Friends and family of NSSA co-founder and USASA founder Chuck Allen, who died on Valentine’s Day, will gather at the Huntington Beach Pier on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 1 PM (PST) for a paddle out in his memory, according to a post on the NSSA website.
Huntington Beach Pier was a favorite surf break of Chuck’s where he coached the National Champion Huntington Beach High School surf team for many years. One of his greatest achievements was leading the USA Surf Team to a gold medal at the 1984 World Championships which was held in Huntington Beach. Chuck’s contribution to surfing, snowboarding and the entire action sports industry is unparalleled. His wisdom and inspiration has touched the hearts of many.
Click here for his Los Angeles Times obituary or follow the jump for more information on the paddle out and where condolences can be sent.PADDLE OUT FOR CHUCK ALLEN SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, FEBURARY 27 AT HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER
Thursday, February 17, 2011 | Written by Janice Aragon
NSSA HOSTS PADDLE OUT FOR FOUNDER CHUCK ALLEN
(Huntington Beach, Ca – February 17, 2011) — The sport of surfing is deeply saddened by the passing of National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) Founder Chuck Allen. A beach memorial and Paddle Out ceremony for Chuck, who also founded the United States of America Snowboard Association (USASA), will take place Sunday, February 27 at 1:00pm on the south side of Huntington Beach Pier. Huntington Beach Pier was a favorite surf break of Chuck’s where he coached the National Champion Huntington Beach High School surf team for many years. One of his greatest achievements was leading the USA Surf Team to a gold medal at the 1984 World Championships which was held in Huntington Beach. Chuck’s contribution to surfing, snowboarding and the entire action sports industry is unparalleled. His wisdom and inspiration has touched the hearts of many.
The public is invited to attend the ceremony and pay respects to one of the true legends of the action sports. Everyone is encouraged to bring a surfboard and paddle out for Chuck and/or pay their respects on the beach at the ceremony prior to the Paddle Out. Just across from Huntington Beach Pier on Main Street, you can also visit Chuck’s (along with the rest of the NSSA Founders) granite stone on the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame right in front of Jacks Surfboards.
SENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE ALLEN FAMILY:
In lieu of flowers, the Allen family appreciates any donations to be made to one of the following Scholarship Programs in Chuck’s honor:
The NSSA National Scholarship Fund – Checks should be made payable to the NSSA Scholarship Fund and mailed to:
NSSA Scholarship Fund – Chuck Allen Remembrance
P.O. Box 495, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
The USASA Scholarship Fund – Checks should be made payable to the USASA Scholarship Fund and mailed to:
USASA Scholarship Fund – Chuck Allen Remembrance
POB 156, Wrightwood, CA 92397
The Allen family appreciates the outpouring of love and support that has been expressed.
The Paddle Out ceremony is being coordinated and hosted by the NSSA. Please direct any questions or inquiries regarding the memorial and Paddle Out ceremony at Huntington Beach Pier to the NSSA National Office. Contact Executive Director Janice Aragon at jaragon@nssa.org.
