Just recently, the ACE (American Corp of Engineers)  has released it’s ‘’final plan’’ for the mid reach (the 7.8 miles of beach from south end of PAFB to north Indialantic).

This section of beach has been spared the type of large-scale dredge-and-fill ‘’beach renourishment’’ projects that have ruined surfing and fishing up and down our coast. Because of the unique coquina reef which is a Federally protected fish habitat, the ACE has had to formulate a plan ‘’they say’’ will only bury a few acres of reef. 

Comments are being accepted by paul.e.stodola@usace.army.mil of ACE through January 30.  I personally don't understand why this $100,000,000 project is being recommended when we currently have as much sand as we've seen in the 15 years we've lived here. Forum Discussion.

The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum is hosting the 2nd Annual Florida Women of the Waves Weekend. There will be a free women's surf movie on Saturday, Sept. 30th at 7:30 pm at the Cocoa Beach Library. On Saturday morning, Oct. 1st, there will be a Surfing Social from 9 -1 pm at the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach. Saturday evening there will be a SUP adventure through the Thousand Islands from 5-6:30 pm from the Cocoa Beach Pavilion. A potluck barbecue will follow from 6:30-10 pm. Open to the public. Cost is $5 per person BYOB Music by the Astronuts. For information, call Melody at 321-537-2045 or see Florida Women of the Waves on Facebook. Mo Info

Sat Oct 8th out back of BalsaBills Surf shop. Come one and all. Bring your board or boards and just have fun. Demo Boards, fins, and talk with others about board design. Buy, Sell, trade, boards, Fins. whatever or just come for the fun of it all. We will have this event Waves or not.... So Plan on it!

Tournament at Sand on The Beach in Melbourne Beach

Men's, Women's & Co-Ed Division

Register at www.sandboxvball.com ($25 per player)

This Sunday, June 19th, Hurley’s pro surfers Rob Machado, Asher Nolan, Oliver Kurtz, Michael Dunphy and more will be hosting a free surf competition for youngsters 16 and under at Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach, FL. No experience is necessary for kids to take part in Hurley’s free surf competition with help from professional surfers where participants will have a chance to win prizes!

Rip My Shred Stick Tour Surf Contest: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
Shepard Park
200 East Cocoa Beach Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Rip My Shred Stick Tour Retail Activation: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
Ron Jon Surf Shop
4151 N. Atlantic Ave
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931  

Goombay's is now giving a free side if you bring in a coupon from 2nd Light (click on the ad on the top left of the 2ndlight front page and print it out)  Will save you a couple of bucks and who doesn't need that.

Beach House Ice Cream Shop in Satellite Beach will give you 50 cents off if you mention 2ndlight.com.  They have great ice cream and it is already a buck or more less than it use to be.   Check it out.