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Drown Zero Initiative

Drown Zero Initiative

501(c)(3)

Classification:
Donation

Founders:
Cocoa Beach Rotary Club
Wyatt Werneth, DrownZero Project Chair

Purpose:
Providing Life Saving Equipment to Beachgoers

Media Contact:
Wyatt Werneth
wetguard@hotmail.com

Drown Zero Initiative

In 2017, Cocoa Beach Rotary Club partnered with local leaders to set out on an ambitious project they called Drown Zero. Under the leadership of Wyatt Werneth, the Drown Zero project aimed to install life-saving stations that held orange buoys or flotation devices along the beaches for beachgoers to use in case of an emergency in the water. Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation saw this project as a worthwhile effort to save lives and began sponsoring Cocoa Beach Rotary Club in 2019 and will continue to do so in 2023 and beyond.

floatation station sponsored by Surfing's Evolution and Preservation Foundation

Since the implementation of these life-saving stations, there have been multiple documented rescues using the floatation devices. The Drown Zero program has expanded throughout the county and has now reached out to other counties through their local Rotary clubs all throughout Florida.

For more information please visit DrownZero.com or on the Drown Zero Facebook Page.

Please check out the thank you letter sent to us from the Cocoa Beach Rotary.

The owner of the registered trademark for ENDLESS SUMMER® is Bruce Brown Films, LLC. Bruce Brown is a pioneer in the surf culture and created the classic surf documentary “The Endless Summer®”. Bruce Brown Films, LLC supports the Foundation’s goals, and has graciously allowed the Foundation to use the “Endless Summer®” name for this important fundraising and awareness effort. The Endless Summer® Florida specialty license plate,  Surfing Capital® merchandise, and Endless Summer® specialty license plate sticker were created by Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as a revenue source to assist with our financial quest to preserve Florida Beaches. All proceeds benefit the Foundation. Endless Summer® is a registered trademark of Bruce Brown Films, LLC and is used under license. The graphic design of the surfer on the beach at sunset is a copyrighted design owned by Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, © 2008. SURFING CAPITAL® is a registered trademark of Ron Jon Surf Shop of Fla., Inc. THE STOKED EXPERIENCE® is a registered trademark of Surfing’s Evolution and Preservation Foundation, Inc. A copy of Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Registration no# CH41137.