Legendary world champion surfer, bestselling author, and globally renowned motivational speaker Shaun Tomson will present his acclaimed multi-media keynote, Surfer’s Code: Stories of Courage and Commitment, at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7 PM. Admission is $20 – all proceeds benefit Surfrider Foundation.

Recently honored with the SIMA Lifetime Achievement Award, Tomson will share powerful, personal stories of resilience, commitment, and hope – illustrating how the lessons of the sea can inspire courage and purpose in our lives. Through breathtaking visuals, compelling storytelling, and active participation, he takes the audience on a journey—from surfing the world's deadliest waves to overcoming profound personal loss.He shares the transformative power of The Code, a simple yet profound set of 12 promises that empower individuals to make better choices, build resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with hope and purpose.

The event is part of Tomson’s Positive Wave Tour, which aims to reach 50,000 students across 25 schools from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The tour also involves community events, like this one, that are meant to share surfing stories that inspire, give hope and bring people together in today’s divided and turbulent world.

Don’t miss this powerful event that combines storytelling, hope, and community. 

Tickets can be purchased here: https://events.rivian.com/surferscode

About Shaun Tomson:

A former World Surfing Champion, Shaun Tomson was named one of the 10 Greatest Surfers of All Time. He holds a Master’s in Leadership from Northeastern University, co-founded the surf brands Instinct and Solitude, and authored the bestsellers Surfer’s Code, The Code – The Power of “I Will” and The Surfer & the Sage. His acclaimed Code Method has inspired people worldwide, from corporations and universities to underserved schools and prisons.