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Why Community-First Surf Events Like A Great Day In The Stoke Matter So Much

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A Great Day in the Stoke (AGDITS) is redefining the Black surfing communities connection with the water. For the past five years, Huntington Beach has played host to the event, bringing the community together in a way that no event of its kind has yet to accomplish. Beneath the surface of the largest Black surfing event in the country, one word was consistently shared on the beach throughout the day, family.  “It’s the community that keeps bringing us back year after year,” says Greg Rachal, President of the Black Surfers Collective . “We may not all be competitive surfers, but as an older guy, it makes me smile seeing so many young people of color surfing at such a high level. We come from different communities and bring our own vibes, but each year we come together to celebrate and cheer each other on.…

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