It was an honor....

It was an honor to have ESTERO carried on the racks at Joe’s. Over the years, @joessurfboardshop has been a great asset to the community and a true and dedicated board shop to surfers from all walks of life. Joe, McKenzie, Chris, Julie, Noah, Wiley, and David were all friendly faces to see when I’d walk up and PULL open the PUSH door. I had many a conversation in the shop that pushed the “time to pick up the kids at school” envelope. The boardshop hosted a community within a community and the connections made were really fun. Glad to have been a small part of what it was.

-TeddyB

Owner, ESTERO

Update: ESTERO "Kōkua"

First….gratitude. Thank you all for helping support the Lahaina, Maui wildfire victims. These folks range from so many walks of life and socioeconomic levels but there’s one thing in common; humanity…..that even links you and I. So far, your pre-order funds have generated $1100 that has been donated to the ‘Āina Momona nonprofit organization. This organization has long-standing commitment “dedicated to achieving environmental health and sustainability through restoring social justice and Hawaiian sovereignty.” Āina Momonahas been instrumental in the routing and distribution of funding and resources that continues to reach those affected by the recent and tragic Maui wildfires.

I have decided to keep our ESTERO "Kōkua" apparel and hat sales open as an ongoing means of support to the Maui wildfire victims with continuing to donate 100% of all profit from our ESTERO "Kōkua" line going to Āina Momona .

Regarding production, shipping, and orders; production will happen mid-September and our incredibly supportive partners at J. Carroll in San Luis Obispo. Shipping and local doorstep delivery will commence immediately following.

Thank you for your patience, support, and kōkua with our deepest mission yet.

Please feel free to message, email, text, call about any questions.

-TeddyB

Owner, ESTERO

(805)235-9393

Special Update: Monster & Sea 2020 "24" Paddle

We’re very honored to announce Monster & Sea “24” Team Morro Bay has delivered not one, but TWO envelopes this morning! The envelopes found their new homes with two local families in the battle with cancer. As team leader of Monster & Sea “24” Team Morro Bay, I’d like to recognize former South Bay Reserve Firefighter, David Sylvester for his care and generosity in filling 1 1/2 of these two envelopes. David’s family were envelope recipients from the 2018 24hr paddle and he reached out to pay it forward. With his generosity combined with a donation from Stanley Craig (Current South Bay Reserve Firefighter) and a little help from ESTERO, two other families in the battle were reached today. Give thanks and praises in life.
-Teddy
Team Captain
Monster & Sea "24" Team Morro Bay

Beats for the Bay Benefit Concert November 19, 2020

Click on the flyer for more info!

ESTERO is increasing our Morro Bay National Estuary Program donation to 50% from “Estuary line” sales between November 11/19-12/03 • Decals will still remain at 100% donation • Please check out the streaming fundraising performance on 11/19 by @theupsideskaband presented by @bigbigslo • ESTERO merchandise is available at Joe’s Surfboard Shop in Morro Bay and online.

Nope, they’re not chonies… they’re masks!!

Eco-Fabric Mask: 40% Recycled Poly, 30% Recycled Cotton, 30% Cotton. 145g/4.3oz.

Not to jump on any novelty fad like fidget spinners, squishy foam figures, or selfie sticks….this COVID-19 has brought some of the weirdest things. For example, stockpiling TP, buying up all of the baking flour, and paying someone else to grocery shop for you (actually, that’s pretty dang convenient). All these things aside and one thing is for certain, masks limit transmission. When I say “transmission” I mean anything that should come out of your face. So the next time you’re in an area that’s “mask required”, pull one out of your pocket, cover your mouth AND nose, and know you’re not being “that guy” without a mask.

On a more serious note, ESTERO is not here to make a quick buck by price gouging people who are making a solid attempt at stopping the spread of COVID-19. At our current mask pricing, the TWO masks for $18 with shipping, leaves about $6 to cover packaging, shipping, and leave a $3.60 donation to a local NPO. Our mission, have fun and give back. -TeddyB

New Partnership!!

I’m stoked to announce an exclusive partnership between Joe’s Surfboard Shop and ESTERO! Since the Morro Bay shop’s inception, Joe Nichols has been an essential part of the surfing community with his shaping expertise, repair skills, and solid character. Joe’s is a great fit for ESTERO and the shop crew is in alignment with our mission of “having fun and giving back”. That’s what it’s all about after all isn’t it?

-TeddyB

Owner, ESTERO

2019 Monster & Sea “24” Final Update

2019 Monster & Sea “24” Team Morro Bay Envelope Recipients

After a solid 24hr paddle fundraising campaign this year, 8 warriors in San Luis Obispo County each received $1k in an envelope with a note of love, strength, and encouragement. Over the past four years, and with help from the community, Monster & Sea “24” Team Morro Bay has raised $31k for Central Coast families battling cancer. The 2019 paddle was amazing from the time we started posting flyers, until the end of the 24hr paddle at Coleman Beach. Epic local business support coupled with genuine community involvement made for another fulfilling year. The 2020 paddle is just around the corner…. teams are growing and word is spreading!

Thanks for supporting the community!

-TeddyB

Owner, ESTERO

2019 Monster & Sea “24” Update #2

About four months have passed since Team Morro Bay paddled in the 24hr Monster & Sea “24” paddle and a lot has transpired. To say we’ve been busy is an understatement to say the least. As Captain for Team Morro Bay, I’m proud to say that this year’s paddle went off with a hitch. The weather, paddler turnout, community support, and fundraising was incredible! Food sponsors Duckie’s Chowderhouse, Beach Hut Deli, and Pizza Port all kept us fed and fueled for our round the clock event. With help from the community, we filled 8 envelopes with $1k each for 8 families in the fight with cancer. So far, we’ve delivered seven of the eight envelopes and are strategically planning the last delivery for the year.

Stay tuned for a final update

2019 Monster & Sea “24” update #1

ESTERO is proud to cover jersey costs for Monster & Sea “24” Team Morro Bay for a third year in a row. The jerseys are two sided, bright red, and don four unique graphics. On the left chest, the Monster & Sea brand graphic and on the back, the “24/Go Because You Can” motto. The left sleeve displays a “5” signifying the fifth year of the event. The right sleeve bears a heart with the name Bob, and 2018.  This hits home for the paddling community, especially for Team Vancouver.  Please take a moment to read the powerful the words of Team Vancouver paddler, Jason Lexa. 

“Bob... Where do I start? We lost Bob in January. The same month he announced to the then group of 5 Vancouver 24 team members that he would be joining us as our 6th teammate. I was frothin./
Bob was a pioneer of stand up paddle boarding in these parts. In any parts really. He believed that the sport, thru it’s connection to the water and each other, could “change the way we live on the planet”. Bob walked the walk. He led with a quiet, confident voice of compassion, support and enthusiasm. He stood up for the environment and for those without a voice. You walked away from any conversation with Bob feeling loved.
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In 2011 Bob began a campaign to make positive change thru SUP. He paddled everyday, thru snow and ice, thru cold rain and overwhelming heat and wind for well over 2000 consecutive days until his health failed. Whatever the circumstance, Bob would go.
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Bob put up a brave fight against cancer. His loss is heavy. He may be gone but, thru each of us, his legacy lives on. It’s up to us to pick up where he left off and continue to create positive change in how we care for the planet that gives us life and how we interact with one and other.
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Bob walked the walk. I think we should too.“ -Jason Lexa • April 8th 2018

Bob Purdy photo by Troy Nebeker

Monster & Sea “24” Paddle 2019

 One more year boils down to one more set of families that are given a breath of fresh air in their fight with cancer. Monster & Sea was born from a family in need of a break of their own. The benevolent mission of giving back to folks is what Monster & Sea founder, Troy Nebeker created. The very first “24” was put in motion by Troy as he motivated a team of five other paddlers to paddle for 24hrs. Community support grew and their paddle mission of raising money to benefit families with cancer did too. Fast forward 5 years later to now... This year there are 40 teams across the US, Caribbean, and Canada. With so much growing community involvement and support, this will be a record year for the Monster & Sea “24”. 

 For more info on the “24” and  to donate, please visit www.GoFundMe.com/ms24mb19

Mahalo,

TeddyB  

"Of Marshes and Morros"

This short documentary film weaves the story of concerned individuals whose efforts mobilized a community central coast California to protect and preserve Morro Bay. Watch it and see why Morro Bay is a natural treasure that we can't afford to lose.

Morro Bay National Estuary Program’s “Of Marshes and Morros” shows the amazing importance of our estuary on so many levels. The survival of the Morro Bay National Estuary is vital for so many local plants, animals, and insects, as well as several migratory species. ESTERO is proud to support the efforts of Morro Bay National Estuary Program by continually donating 20% from our “Estuary line” sales.

"Women Walk On Water"

"Women Walk On Water" graphic by talented artist Erin Witters of The Salty Life Co. 

Adi Mahan...talented, inspirational, determined, and putting together a documentary on women in the surfing culture. Her project, "Women Walk On Water", dives into the talented, the controversial, and the way women are seen, presented, and represented surrounding the sport and lifestyle. ESTERO has partnered up with Adi in a fundraising campaign to make her film come to fruition. Look for ESTERO / "Women Walk On Water" collab tanks and tees at this Thursday's Farmer's Market in SLO! The collab apparel will be available on ESTEROpaddle.com if there's still stock left from the Farmer's event. 

WWOW mock-up by Lauren Wheatley of J.Carroll

2018 Monster & Sea "24" UPDATE #3

2018 Monster & Sea "24"Team Morro Bay - (L to R) Stanley Craig, Sandi Twist, Ken Twist, Teddy Borja, Michele Mechling, Eileen Small.

Team Morro Bay has concluded this year's fundraising for the Monster & Sea 24hr Paddle. In just two months, 100+ members of the community came together to support families on the Central Coast that are in a bare knuckle brawl with cancer. As of today, our team has delivered seven of envelopes stuffed with love, hope, and support. With raising $11k, we have four more envelopes to deliver. 

More to come...

TeddyB - Team Captain, Monster & Sea "24" Team Morro Bay

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2018 Monster & Sea "24" UPDATE #2

Monster & Sea "24" Team Morro Bay Flyer

As team captain for Monster & Sea "24" Team Morro Bay, I'm stoked to say we've not only met our initial goal of $6k, but surpassed it by $2k!! 

What does this mean??  Eight, local Central Coast families battling cancer will be receiving very special envelopes. These envelopes contain $1k and a note to let them know they are not alone in their fight. With the help of the community, may lives will be touched. 

Oh, are we stopping at eight? No! We've raised our goal to hopefully reach a ninth family!

Thanks for your support!

TeddyB - Team Captain, Monster & Sea "24" Team Morro Bay    

2018 Monster & Sea "24" UPDATE

As both the owner of ESTERO and Team Captain for the Monster & Sea "24" - Morro Bay, I'm stoked to say that we've filled the first of six envelopes. With the efforts of amazing donors, this envelope, filled with $1000 cash, will make it to a local family struggling with cancer. There are many expenses and burdens that come with cancer...as if the health part isn’t enough. This envelope will be a breather in a family’s fight, as it can provide for so much: funds for treatments, fuel to get to and from appointments, food, lodging costs near special centers, help with recurring expenses, and more. 
All this is possible through generous donors caring for others. 

Mahalo,

Teddy Borja,

Team Captain, Monster & Sea “24” Team Morro Bay

ESTERO "Outsider" jacket...

New jackets...

wind resistant/water resistant/weather resistant

Here's the deal.....any company can buy a jacket, slap a patch on it and call it theirs. That's not what I did. I wore this jacket for a few weeks in many different settings and it's exactly what it states....weather resistant. Water/wind/mild chill...no problems. This jacket is made for the Central Coast and will repel wind and water with no problem. One thing....when the temp hits 70ºF, it gets very warm. The micro fleece lining, is soft to the touch and locks in heat. True quality from Independent trading Co. makes this jacket normally retail for $61.00.  I wanted to get it out there without gouging people as ESTERO all about having fun and giving back.

20% of "Outsider" line sales is donated to San Luis Obispo County Firefighters Benevolent Association.   

The jacket has an ESTERO patch for the sole purpose of letting people know it has my seal of approval. 

TeddyB

Owner, ESTERO

Quick note on holiday shipping.....

Due to the fires and staffing at the local fire stations....if you purchase anything off the site, there's a good chance your order won't make it to you until after the holidays.......unless:

1. You live locally in the communities of  Cayucos, Morro Bay, or Los Osos. I'll personally deliver your order to your doorstep...FOR FREE!!

2. You schedule a pickup.

You can always find ESTERO apparel at The Paddleboard Company on the Morro Bay Embarcadero.

-TeddyB

Owner, ESTERO