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COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COASTAL RESILIENCE & SURF-ZONE MANAGEMENT IN OCEANSIDE
The CORE Project is a key collaborator and advisor in ongoing coastal-management discussions by helping bridge the gap between policymakers, scientists, engineers, lifeguards, and community groups in Oceanside, California. Yehuda Ben-Hamo, Executive Director and founder of CORE, serves as a Surf Resource Advisor supporting Save Our Sand Oceanside (SOS Oceanside) while also contributing to technical meetings with the City of Oceanside, Rebeach Oceanside planning committee, GHD
Yehuda Ben-hamo
4 days ago3 min read
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FINS ARE DANGEROUS: HOW TO HELP MITIGATE SURFBOARD FIN INJURIES
This article dives into some key strategies to reduce the risk of injuries and severe gashes from surfboard fins. Please take the following precautions. We are devastated to hear the news about the death of professional surfer, Mikala Jones, after suffering a severed femoral artery from his surfboard fin in the Mentawai Isands in Indonesia . Our thoughts + prayers go out to Mikala's family and friends + the global #surfing community! We will miss all the unique adventures a
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: SUMMERTIME SWELLS: SWEEPING CURRENT AND DANGEROUS RIPS
It is crucial for surfers and beachgoers to know and understand changing ocean conditions, including how to read swell and surf forecasts, especially during periods of strong south swell in the summertime in California. Strong south swells can bring powerful waves and challenging surf conditions. Surfers who are aware of these conditions can make informed decisions about when to paddle out, which breaks to avoid, and whether their skill level is appropriate for the conditions
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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Surf Safety Podcast w/ Occupation Wild
The CORE Project is proud to announce a brand new podcast episode with Courtney Condy, the founder of Occupation Wild. The podcast talks...
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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BWRAG's Surf Responder Summit - An Empowering Event That Every Surfer Should Experience
By Yehuda Ben-Hamo, Founder of the CORE Project It was such an incredible turnout at the 2021 Surf Responder Summit organized by BWRAG,...
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Feb 19, 20223 min read
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THE DANGERS OF RISING SEA-LEVELS + EROSION IN REGARDS TO COASTAL RECREATION
By Yehuda Ben-Hamo, Founder of The CORE Project The west coast is experiencing #kingtides this week, which is a great time to raise...
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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The CORE Project Featured on There San Diego
Check it out here: https://theresandiego.com/2021-san-diego-surf-responder-summit/ Image from BWRAG Summit
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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A TSUNAMI OF SURFERS AMIDST A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
A surf industry study published during the pandemic estimated that the surfing population in the U.S. grew by over 2.2 million! Broken...
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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ENGAGING THE ENCINITAS SURF COMMUNITY ON OCEAN SAFETY
SUCCESS: +30 More Surfers Equipped w/ CPR Training in Encinitas The CORE Project joined forces with the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group...
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Aug 1, 20211 min read
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Encinitas Lifeguard Blake Dresner Passes Away While Surfing in Salina Cruz, Mexico
This story was originally published by The Inertia and the WSL. The wave bends over him in the video above as the sun shines through the...
Yehuda Ben-hamo
Mar 1, 20213 min read
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