On July 8th, The Surfrider Foundation hosted the first of two annual Two Coasts One Ocean bicoastal fundraisers in Montauk. Coming together to support clean water and healthy beaches, guests enjoyed handcrafted cocktails and a seated dinner by renowned caterer The Art of Eating, with tunes by DJ May Kwok and Sinkane. Attendees also bid on custom surfboards and specialty items at the silent auction and won once-in-a-lifetime surf experiences. Notable guests included Julie Gilhart, Cynthia Rowley, Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan, Bill Powers, Jayma Cardoso, Sean MacPherson & Rachelle Hruska MacPherson, Peter Davis, surfer Quincy Davis, Chris Gentile of Pilgrim Surf Supply, Leon & Ali Richter, Whitney Oat, fashion lawyer Douglas Hand, surfer Will Skudin, pro surfer Balaram Stack, artist and surfer Tony Caramanico and Anne Templeton.
