Rainbow Sandals representatives on December 6 donated $7,000 toward the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Associations efforts to remodel and reopen the park visitor center and aquarium. Courtesy photo
By the San Clemente Times and Dana Point Times
Jay “Sparky” Longley, founder and president of Rainbow Sandals of San Clemente and producer of the annual Battle of the Paddle stand-up paddleboard competition held annually at Doheny State Beach, on Thursday donated $7,000 to the Doheny State Beach Interpretive Association at the Doheny State Beach Visitor Center.
This donation marks the fifth year in a row Rainbow Sandals and Longley have contributed to the efforts of the association as a thank you for their support of the stand-up paddle event.
The Rainbow Sandals Battle of the Paddle is an international level stand-up paddleboard event held for the past five years at Doheny State Beach. It has grown from a half-day competition with dozens of participants to a two-day extravaganza attracting hundreds of contestants, SUP clubs, enthusiasts and vendors from around the world. The Interpretive Association assists in obtaining permits, organizing a Kids’ Zone with many hands-on activities and promoting the event.
Guests were given a tour of the visitor center remodel prior to the check presentation.
For further information, visit www.dohenystatebeach.org.
