The city wants to build a skatepark, but they need to get over a hump, both finacial and community momentum. A location was confirmed 3 month ago but a key donation from the Elks Club fell through, so the city has had to renew its search for a skatepark site. Brookings is close. Ideally, the skatepark design would start at 10,000 square feet, said Russ, in relation to Jacksonville's 5,000 feet square feet. Sessions Surf Company is Russ' local surf and skate shop.
Sessions has other plans, too.
Russ was serious but light hearted when he told the story of Brookings great 300 yard surf break that was recently dynamited because, in the span of a week, a fisherman sunk his boat and the Coast Guard grounded on it. He pointed out that El Segundo, California has an artificial reef. To get involved call or visit Sessions Surf Company 899 Chetco Ave.