After a two year hiatus, we're bringing back a classic Sleeping Bear Surf tradition! Join us for movie night under the MilkyWay, with popcorn too! Here are the deets: 7:30pm - we'll be down at the Empire Public Beach Lighthouse for our weekly Friday night gathering on the wall! Bring a dish to pass and a […]
She was held and surrounded by such a profound, infinite love from us all. As her final breath filled us, the skies opened, rain fell, and Mother Earth wept too. Her spirit lives on amidst the elements; zoom-vrooming through the wind, frolicking in the waves, boogying amidst the trees, and spreading her warmth through […]
Join us July 3rd for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~ July 3rd brings the first […]
Join us JULY 31st for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~ August 1st brings the Sturgeon […]
A Once in a Blue Moon type of Magic. The Skrocki Family is taking this once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity to BREATHE together on the water under this month's 2nd full moon. But you still have the opportunity August 30th to indulge in an extra special night of connection and community on the water; a Full Moon Paddle […]
Welp, where did summer go?! The season is coming to a close which means it is time for our annual Near-End of Season Sale! We have heaps of delicious product with big ol' slashed price tags to encourage their forever homes to come through this weekend! AND not only are brand spankin' new swim, apparel, […]
Nearly every single Friday night for the last, golly, 15 plus years (?) we've upheld a wholesome tradition of gathering, nurturing and expanding community next to the lake at the Empire Public Beach. Join us this Friday at ~7pm onward tailgate style on the wall, to kick off September & our Labor Day Sale weekend, […]
Join us for an enlightening, impromptu evening of awareness and action; from Sharks to our Inland Seas, at Sleeping Bear Surf. Too often in surf lessons I ask "what dangers or hazards can you identify here in the Great Lakes?". Often times, the answer includes something like "Well, we don't have Sharks. Rocks?". There is […]
Join The Cleanup Club and Sleeping Bear Surf for a cleanup at the Platte River Mouth amidst the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, at as we work together to protect our Great Lakes from plastic pollution in celebration of Earth Month! Every year 22+ million pounds of plastic pollution enters our Great Lakes, with an […]
With a big, huge sad face Paddle with Pride on June 17th has been cancelled. Please stay on the lookout for a rescheduled event in the near future! Paddle with Pride is a connection-centric community event brought to life with our partners at Up North Pride. What to Bring: ~ Any non-motorized watercraft ~ […]
Sleeping Bear Surf was established from, and survives upon, a foundation of joy. Our mama, Beryl, yearned to share the magic of her backyard, and the unparalleled joy of playing in waves, with all who walked through her door. Her contagious laughter has carried Sleeping Bear Surf through two decades, fostering a mission of human […]
Join us Saturday, July 2oth for a magical night on the water under the big, bright, full moon ~ a tradition we our proud to continue to hold in honor of the Full Moon Paddle queen herself; our precious Mama, Beryl; as she shines down on us from the stars ~ This Moon is called […]
