The Memorial Dedication has finally come around and Tourmaline surfers wait anxiously for the coming Saturday, November 1st, 2008. The "Tailgaters", the oldest band of surfers roaming in those parts, have finally been able to complete their Tourmaline Canyon Surfing Park Memorial, which is about to be dedicated in just a few days.

The feat came after several years of bureaucratic acrobatics and talented maneuvering on the part of some Tourmaline locals, among whom is Glenn Paculba, owner of Star Surfing Company Surf Shop. Paculba and his “gang” have been working on this project for years. And with a good community support, and the occasional arm-twisting red taps of local government, the surf shop owner was able to get the project both approved and completed. 

The memorial will be located on the narrow strip between the bathrooms and the fence facing the beach. Each brick (4" x 8"), containing a custom script on it, was purchased for $200 as part of a fundraiser to finance the memorial project. There are predictions of a big turnout and some of the San Diego political figures are expected to be on scene, as well as the droves of cameras that usually follow them. So, if you plan on going, given that parking is limited, some insiders are suggesting an early arrival.

Event Details:

Memorial Dedication
Tourmaline, Pacific Beach
November 1, 2008 at 9AM