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Ever go swimming or surfing only to find out a week later, (when water testing results are sometimes published), that you swam in unhealthy and unsafe water? Want to get water quality data in hours, not days?

The U. S. House of Representatives has just approved legislation to better protect public health and improve water quality at our nation’s beaches. Let the Senate know that you support clean beaches and immediate access to critical water quality information. Urge your Senators to become a co-sponsor of the Beach Protection Act of 2008. Even if you have already asked, now is the time to please ask again.

The BEACH Protection Act requires the EPA to adopt rapid testing methods that will provide water quality data within hours of sampling and forces states to issue swimming advisories or beach closures within 24 hours. These amendments also propose taking action to identify and clean up the sources of beach water pollution.

Click here to take action… 

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An Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin named Winter was rescued off the coast of Florida after being caught in a crab trap. She was nursed back to health, but eventually lost her tail due to her injury. This kept her from being able to swim normally so fearing long-term spinal injury she was fitted for a prosthetic tail. Winter still lives in captivity for safety reasons. She is the only dolphin in the world to done a prosthetic like this and she is doing great now. Swimmingly, in fact.

Read more here…

Summer is in full swing and your kids are out and about swimming and playing in the water all day long… but are they protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun?

We hope so - and this week we’re gonna help you by putting ALL of our kid’s rash guards on sale!

Sunscreens wash off and need to re-applied but the SPF 150+ protection of our rash guard shirts lasts all day long - wet or dry.

So protect your child’s skin from painful sunburns and rashes and lower their chances of developing skin cancer later in life by protecting their precious skin now.

Grab a rashguard or two - they’ll be glad you did.

Joy Monahan (Hawaii), 22, became the 2008 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Women’s World Longboard Champion Wednesday after winning the Roxy Jam event at La Cote des Basques in Biarritz, France. Monahan, who defeated runner-up Chelsea Williams (Australia), in an exciting 30-minute final, posted a solid 14.10 point heat tally (out of a possible 20) to secure her first world crown in front of a cheering crowd.

“I am super stoked, I cannot believe I won the championship”, Monahan said. “Chelsea is one of the best surfers in the world and it was one of the most difficult heats to win. I got good waves and was very focused for the win.”

Monahan was unstoppable in the last heat of the event putting together strong combinations of classical turns and modern style re-entries in the clean two foot surf.

“I was very surprised to defeat Jennifer (Smith) in the semi-finals”, Monahan said. “I had a great week in Biarritz and it ends up perfectly. It is like a dream coming true and it is great to bring this world title home. So stoked.”

With Carissa Moore (Hawaii), earlier winning the ASP Grade-2 Pro Junior and Joy Monahan winning the Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships, Hawaiians dominated the 2008 Roxy Jam and will be back next year to defend their respective titles.

Surfing ace Shaun Gossmann beat some top surfers to win the Billabong Winter Classic down in Gold Coast, Australia on Sunday.

Gossman let rip in the onshore conditions, mixing explosive backhand blasts with rail-to-rail carves to beat Alexandra Headlands surfer Blake Wilson, Currumbin star Corey Ziems and Sunshine Beach ripper Ryan Campbell.

However, it was no walkover with Gossmann coming from behind to finish with a 17.70 two-wave combined total to Wilson’s 17.35. Wilson was on fire in the 20-minute exchange, netting a 9.00 and an 8.35 to setup a commanding lead and leave Gossmann requiring a 9.3 for victory.

On the back foot and in need of a big score, Gossmann jagged a set wave with only four minutes remaining. And he made every inch of it count, tearing it to the beach to steal Wilson’s thunder with a final-winning 9.5 ride.

This week get a special discount on our mens long sleeve rash guard shirt in Red Hibiscus!

You get the absolute most SPF 150 coverage with our line of long sleeve rash guards so your skin will be protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays all day long.

This rash guard shirt has a red body with black and red floral side panels - just a little pizazz but not too flashy.

To get an additional discount on this mens rashguard  simply use coupon code mens-rash-guard when you checkout thru Friday of this week.

Our friend’s over at Heal the Bay have got a great summer program called “Micro Biologists Kids’ Classes” you should definitley check out.

Every Monday from June thru August they hold a two hour drop off program for kids age 3-5 years at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Classes include stories, games, aquarium exploration, crafts and of course a break for snack!  The two hour class is just $25 with a $5 discount for Heal the Bay members.

This Monday, July 14th, the topic will be “Kelp Forests”. You can register online at their website.

What a great way to start educating your kids about the importance of our oceans AND give yourself a little “me time”. 

Thought smog and other CO2 emissions only affected the air we breathe? Think again!

A group of scientists at the University of Hawaii said they have found that emissions of carbon dioxide by human activity have begun to alter the chemistry of the Earth’s oceans.

The team of chemical oceanographers, led by Richard Zeebe from the UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, had their findings published in the July 4 issue of Science.

According to scientists, oceans have absorbed about 40 percent of the carbon dioxide emitted by humans over the past two centuries.  The research states this has slowed global warming, but at a serious cost: The extra carbon dioxide has caused an increase in the acidity of ocean waters, which can damage marine organisms causing  carbonate reefs to ultimately start to dissolve.

The researchers warn that halting the changes already under way will probably require even steeper cuts in carbon emissions than those now proposed to curb climate change.

This week we’re featuring a sale on this pink rash guard for kids!

This girls rash guard is one of our most popular sellers and like all of our rash guard shirts it provides SPF 150 protection for your little ones while they’re in the water.

Just use coupon code girls-rashguard when you checkout to get an additional discount until Friday, July 11th.

Don’t forget we have rash guards for the entire family too - so we’ve got you covered all summer long with the best UV protective clothing around. 

Happy 4th of July!!

After spending a day at the beach, lake or pool you’re gonna be hungry and we found some awesome and delicious bbq ideas that are a step above your basic hamburger or hot dog faire. You can read about them here…

All of us here at Buy-Rash-Guards wish you a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday - have a great weekend. 

On June 25, the Secretary of Commerce announced that a public hearing regarding the controversial 241 Toll Road extension is scheduled to take place July 25 at the Bren Center on the campus of UC Irvine. This hearing marks the next battle between the Transportation Corridor Authority (TCA) and opponents over the continuation of the road, which would lead to the closure of the popular campgrounds at San Onofre State Park and spoiling of the San Mateo Creek.

In addition to drastically effecting San Onofre State Beach and the San Mateo Creek, the proposed toll road expansion will damage sacred Native American sites and the 9,000 year old Village of Panhe, devastate the habitats of several endangered species, impair the waves at Trestles and reduce access to surrounding surf breaks all while setting a dangerous precedent for the California State Park system.

“We are looking forward to the Department of Commerce hearing,” says Mark Rauscher, Assistant Environmental Director for the Surfrider Foundation. “The Department of Commerce has already heard from the experts, now it is time for them to hear directly from the public how the TCA’s proposed alignment for the Foothill-South Toll Road is fundamentally flawed.”

The fight against the toll road has been going on for several years, with its most notable victory this past February when the California Coastal Commission struck down the proposed six-lane highway on grounds that it violates the Coastal Act. Over 3,000 people opposing the toll road attended the fourteen-hour hearing, making it the largest in the Commission’s history. With the Department of Commerce hearing fast approaching, toll road opponents are anticipating a similarly large turnout so the Federal Government can see first hand how many people are invested in protecting a State Park and a pristine watershed. The Surfrider Foundation, along with its coalition partners, want to ensure the Federal Government upholds important California environmental laws and supports the Coastal Commission decision.

On the day of the event, the Surfrider Foundation along with other groups opposing the extension of the 241 Toll Road will be running busses to transport supporters to and from the hearing.

For more information on the Save Trestles Campaign, go to www.savetrestles.org or www.surfrider.org.

This week our Navy Blue Hibiscus women’s rash guard is on sale!

Until this Friday you can use Promotion Code dolphin to get a special discount on these womens rash guard shirts.

Make sure you use the code on the product page before you add it to your cart, (NOT in the coupon box during checkout).This is one of our most popular womens rash guards so get ‘em while they last!

Of course you already know we’ve got a killer rash guard selection for everyone in your family.

· Do not let yourself burn.

· Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.

· Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.

· Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours. Wear a rash guard if you’re going to be in the water.

· Cover up with UV protective clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

· Seek the shade and avoid being in the sun when it’s the strongest between the hours of 10am-4pm.

· Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies older than 6 months.

· Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.

· See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

- Source: Skin Cancer Foundation, www.skincancer.org