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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Why Water?


The reason we chose clean water as one of our main focuses, is because of the following:


Right now, one billion people on the planet dont have access to safe, clean drinking water.

Thats 1 in 8 of us.

42,000 deaths occur every week from unsafe water, and it’s rising!

Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of diseases and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war.
And besides would you drink this?
There are many locations we know of that are in dire need of a clean water resource as well as sanitation efforts. These locations also have some of the best water sports conditions in the world for surfing, windsurfing and more. We hope to be bringing you closer to the positive changes we are bringing to the lives of the communities. We also will be creating ways you can connect through us and to the communities through donations and visually amazing real time video.

Water is not the only answer either as sanitation is another key issue, as documented in this video!
If you can make it through the first segment, good job.

Pascal Bronnimann


Pascal started windsurfing when he was nine. He is one of the most passionate windsurfers on the water and is out no matter what the conditions are doing. His love for the sport has transferred into being conscious of the world and its resources.

Here's a little bit about Pascal


Nationality:
Swiss

Height/weight:
6'2"/175lbs.

Favorite Spots:
Gnaraloo, Pungarehu, Glass Beach, Toes, Lanes, Ho'okipa

Sponsors:
Quatro International Goya Sails, Blue Planet Hawaii, Chinook, MFC, Zeal Optics, Aloe Up

Goals:
To enjoy every day and keep on smiling.

About:
My passion for windsurfing began when I was nine
years old. It has taken me all over the world and led
me to some of the most exotic and spectacular
locations.

Contests:
2000: 1st, Blue Planet Diamond Head Pro-Am
1999: 2nd, final overall standing after 3 events
1st, Blue Planet Diamond Head Pro-Am
4th, North Shore challenge, Mokuleia
1998: 4th, final overall standing after 4 events (participated in 3)
3rd, Blue Planet Windsurf Bash, Diamond Head
5th, Hinano/Ocean Club Diamond Head Pro-Am
4th, North Shore Wave Sailing Challenge, Mokuleia
1997: 3rd amateur, final overall standing after 4 events (participated in 1)
1st amateur, Blue Planet Diamond Head Pro-Am
1996: 3rd amateur, Hawaiian Windsurf Bash, Diamond Head

And here is a little video of Pascal ripping on Maui along with comments from the other team members.