Local Legends of Surfing
Wed. April 27, 2011, 6:30pm
Meeting Notes:
Dana Point Tennis Center, 24911 Calle De Tenis, Dana Point, CA 92629-3120 –- 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Dick Metz, founder of the Surfing Heritage Foundation, will present a colorful slideshow on the history of surfing.
Program Notes:
“LOCAL LEGENDS OF SURFING” – Dick Metz
He will begin with a talk emphasizing Dana Cove’s role in the Killer Dana era, and Dana Point’s impact on surfing in general.
Both a legendary and a visionary surfer, Dick grew up here with such notables as Hobie Alter. Metz has donated his extensive surfboard collection — now on dramatic display at the foundation’s San Clemente museum.
Public invited to this meeting free. Onsite snacks promised.
Doris Walker-Smith,
Program Director
About Us
The Dana Point Historical Society advocates to formally acknowledge the collection of historic buildings that contribute to the eclectic visual character of the community and serve as reminders of Dana Point’s rich and colorful past, for the enrichment of current and future generations. Dana Point’s historic buildings give a sense continuity and security to the citizens of Dana Point.