Jeff Deffenbaugh On Board As Surfrider Foundation’s New Ambassador

ASP-WCT surfer/coach Jeff Deffenbaugh was just named Surfrider Foundation’s Huntington Beach/Seal Beach Chapter Ambassador for community outreach.

Deffenbaugh has an extensive background in competitive surfing as a former World Tour Competitor. He is one of America’s most decorated surfing professionals and still maintains a high profile in the competitive community. Deffenbaugh is one of three legendary Huntington Beach surfers to qualify for the ASP World Tour (along with Timmy Reyes and Brett Simpson).

Deffenbaugh (pictured above with Brett Simpson at this year's International Day of Surfing in Huntington Beach) said, “As Ambassador to the Surfrider Huntington/Seal Beach Chapter, my goal is to help spread the word to the younger kids, who don’t really understand what Surfrider Foundation is all about. They don’t recognize how dirty the oceans and the beaches really are. They enjoy the ocean or the beach, but don’t understand what can be happening.” For example, he stated, “There could be danger like broken glass on the beach or the ocean could be polluted.”

Tony Soriano, HB/SB Chapter Chairman, and Seth Matson, Vice Chairman, both emphasized how pleased they were to have Deffenbaugh on board as the Chapter’s new Ambassador. “Jeff Deffenbaugh is a stand up guy, an unbelievable surfer and a truly positive role model throughout all the OC beach cities. We are honored to have him represent our Chapter and look forward to doing great things with him," said Matson.

Matson (shown above with Deffenbaugh and Soriano) explained that Deffenbaugh’s responsibilities as the Ambassador for Surfrider’s HB/SB Chapter include: acting as a positive liaison/role model between the local chapter and the public, as well as helping to bring in new members and volunteers.

As a former World Tour Traveling Pro (1996 – 2004), Deffenbaugh is a surf coach for ASP-WCT special events and a technical coach for kids who are advanced or looking to be professional surfers. He is also currently involved in marketing and promotion for surfing companies HDX Hydration Mix and FCS Fins.

Deffenbaugh’s extensive world class surfing experience includes: Team Manager for Split USA; Former Top 44 ASP – WCT competitor; US Tour – Two Time Runner Up; numerous WQS wins; three-time HB Surf Series Pro/Am Champ; Huntington Beach High School National Champ and Surf Team Captain in 1992.

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