Surfrider Yuin Branch was established in January 2024. The branch is named in honour of the Traditional Lands of the Yuin people.
Our community supports the Indigenous approach to coastal management, including respect for the land as an integral part of protecting oceans and mitigating human impacts on the climate. We aim to share values of caring for Country and provide a respectful platform that listens to First Nations' love and respect for Mother Earth. The Yuin Branch leadership team will always include a representative of the Indigenous community to ensure that First Nations perspectives are at the fore of campaigns and policies.
The Yuin Branch evolved from the Eurobodalla Branch, which was founded in Moruya in 2014. The branch now covers the coastline from Jervis Bay to Eden on the south coast of New South Wales. This area includes several world-class beach breaks and reefs. Major campaigns have included participating in the successful Fight For The Bight paddle outs, beach cleans and dune/headland restoration in Eurobodalla National Park, ensuring beach patrols do not affect access to surf breaks, and coordinating surf lessons for youth to manage the trauma of bushfires.
Branch members work closely with environmental organisations such as the Nature Coast Marine Group, Treading Lightly Inc. and local governments to achieve goals of conserving the ocean environment and to ensure that development does not impact access to beaches and the surf zone.
To participate in Surfrider activities and learn more about what we do please get in touch!
