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La Herradura, Peru: Save The Waves and Peruvian surfers scored a resounding victory in early November 2004 when GREMCO developers agreed to scrap a marina proposal at La Herradura, a perfect left point break near Lima. La Herradura was spared after opponents of the development cited that the economic value of the wave to the local community outweighed that of the proposed marina. Photo: Will Henry
Had a memorable wave or session recently? Maybe you picked off a set wave at your favorite local spot or you might have lucked into a clean, little runner on a day when waves seemed few and far between. Either example fairly illustrates the idea that it only takes one wave to make your day.
What follows is a list of seven waves, from around the world, that we are stoked still exist, thanks to the hard work of numerous and diverse organizations and individuals. The following waves were spared from ill-conceived developments and continue to make us thankful each day.
As a bonus, number seven is your home break! Join Save The Waves today and help keep informed on threats to the health of a break near you. We are working hard to establish protection for waves before they are threatened, but we can only do this with your help. Become a member today, donate, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!
If there’s a wave you’re thankful has been saved that wasn’t on this list, share it in the comments below.