Eventually, they began referring to themselves mockingly as the Big Blue Surf Riding Club. Whenever one of their acquaintances would beg for a surf lesson, they'd get Beaumont to drag out Big Blue from his garage and force the neophyte to haul it down the cliffs to the beach. Big Blue's girth proved auspicious for one clumsy Barney after another. This surfboard with seemingly magical powers became an inspiration for the Big Blue Surfing Experience. To his surprise, he was inundated with donations and offers of help from volunteers.
People really do want to make a difference.