An Evening with Shaun Tomson and Peter Townend
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We’ve partnered with Daytona State College for an incredible evening with Shaun Tomson and Peter Townend, 1977 and 1976 World Champions, respectively. Best yet, it’s free. See below for details. But you can grab YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Thanks to Miguel Rivera and Daytona State Colleges Counseling and Accessibility Services, world champion surfer, documentarian, and best-selling author, Shaun Tomson, will be the keynote speaker at “An Evening with Shaun Tomson”, Wednesday, Sept. 4 at Daytona State College’s News-Journal Center. The event includes a showing of the classic 2008 surf film Bustin’ Down the Door, with special guest Peter Townend.
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Tomson, whose book The Code: The Power of ‘I Will’ explores faith, courage, creativity and determination, has become an in-demand motivational speaker. He will speak in advance of the film and will take part in a Q&A after the showing with 1976 world champion, Peter Townend.
This event, sponsored by Daytona State College in partnership with the Florida Surf Film Festival, is free and open to the public. Doors open 5 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m. with a presentation by Tomson on how finding your voice and committing to positive attitudes can help you achieve your goals. The event will conclude with a Q&A session with Tomson and fellow World Surfing Champion Peter “PT” Townend.
“I am thrilled to collaborate with Counseling & Accessibility Services and the Florida Surf Film Festival to bring Shaun Tomson to the News Journal Center,” said Brad Moody, Chair of the School of Digital Media Production. “Shaun’s legacy as a world champion surfer and environmentalist, combined with his powerful message of resilience and positivity, will inspire our students and community alike. This event exemplifies our commitment to creating impactful experiences that merge media, storytelling, and real-world influence.”
Tomson, a native of South Africa, won 19 major professional surf events during his surfing career, including the International Professional Surfers World Championship in 1977, and is considered one of the 10 greatest surfers of all time. Following his retirement from competitive surfing, he went on to write the best-selling Surfer’s Code – 12 Simple Lessons for Riding Through Life and the No. 1 Amazon teen bestseller The Code. He has appeared in multiple films, including Bustin’ Down the Door and founded, managed and sold two clothing brands. He is currently an ambassador for his revitalized brand, Instinct, and board member for the Surfrider Foundation.
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The event is being hosted by Daytona State’s School of Digital Media Production and the College’s Office of Counseling & Accessibility Services.
“Shaun is truly inspirational and we are inviting all students, faculty and staff to attend this event,” said Miguel Rivera, Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services. “It will be an enlightening and enjoyable evening.”
“We are thrilled to have 1977 Surfing World Champion Shaun Tomson to present his “Surfer’s Code” keynote,” said John Brooks co-founder of the Florida Surf Film Festival. “Shaun’s experience competing in the world’s most dangerous waves, building international brands, and experiencing deep personal loss have equipped him to inspire, uplift and unite others. The Florida Surf Film Festival’s mission of connecting and invigorating our local surf culture fits hand in hand with Shaun’s positive message and we are proud to help bring this event to Daytona State College and showcase
Shaun’s classic surf movie Bustin’ down the Door following his presentation.”
5:00 p.m. – Doors open
6:00 p.m. – Introduction of Shaun Tomson
7:30 p.m. – Intermission
8:15 p.m. – Bustin’ Down the Door
9:50 p.m. – Q&A with Tomson facilitated by fellow World Surfing Champion Peter “PT” Townend
The News-Journal Center is at 221 N. Beach Street in Daytona Beach.
Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media, and more.
Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans multiple times.
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Regarding November 15th and 16th, we can’t wait any longer to let the cat out of the bag. We will be screening a new documentary, Tom and I, featuring none other than 3-time world champ and everyone’s favorite enigma, Tom Curren. Tom and Pat, his son, will be in attendance with a musical performance following the film. Save the date now for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Tom. Tickets will go on sale in mid-late October.