
Duke's Fundraising Event 2025
Join Us for the 3rd Annual WindanSea Surf Club Fundraiser!
Duke’s in La Jolla, May 17th, 2025
See photos from the event at the bottom of the page

Eric "Bird" Huffman and Craig Hollingsworth
discussing the infamous Hynson Red Fin
Selection of the Auction Items for 2025
Mike Hynson Rainbow Surfboard
A 7’6” Hynson Rainbow Surfboard, hand painted by StarMan, who did the original Rainbow Surfboard artwork, especially for the WindanSea Surf.
Value: $4,000
Mike Hynson’s “Red Fin” Model (#3 of a limited edition)
Surfing performance turned up a couple of notches with the introduction of the Red Fin design. This 9’11” replica was shaped off of an Original G&S Red Fin shaped by Mike Hynson from Bird Huffman’s private collection.Value: $2,700





Linda Benson Velzy Jacobs 9’0”
Linda Benson’s first Surf Trip to the Island of Oahu, Hawaii in 1959 at the age of 15, where she won the International Championships at Makaha on her brand New 9’0” Velzy and Jacobs.
Value: $2,750
Dick Brewer “69” Model Surfboard
This Iconic Dick Brewer 7’7” single fin captures the Wave of Change of the Winter of 1969. Year of the Mini Gun, ending the Longboard Era.
Value: $1,600
Also Available:
The DeLorean Ranch House in Pauma Valley: 3 nights, sleeps 4 couples
Value $3,000
Scorpion Bay Hotel: 4 nights for 2 guests
Value: $1,500
Gourmet Dinner prepared by Shawn Styles
Value $2,000
Round of golf at La Jolla Country Club.
The WindanSea Surf Club’s 3rd annual charity event will be held at Duke’s in La Jolla, May 17th, 2025, from 6-10 pm. During this signature event, attendees have the chance to enjoy Duke’s beautiful upstairs patio and bar, reserved for our exclusive use. The evening will include a Live and Silent Auction, inspiring presentations from the Y Strong Girls, historic photos, and Surf Club memorabilia. Our event will be hosted by Duke’s, generously offering an assortment of Pupus from their menu.
In addition to a great party, funds raised at the event will benefit the Club’s non-profit charitable endeavors which include:
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The Y Strong Girls program, which empowers teenage girls to “Stand Tall, Be Strong and Use Your Voice”.
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Day at the Beach events for Father Joe’s Kids and Special Athletes.
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The La Jolla High School Scholarship Foundation, for students with demonstrated financial need.
We hope you will save the date and join us. Last year’s party was a lot of fun! Once again, Shawn Styles will MC and Mike Halloran will be our auctioneer (see auction items listed below).
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Admission price is $125 per person
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Or: 6 tickets for $600.
Purchase Tickets Below Or mail checks to: WindanSea Surf Club PO Box 438 La Jolla, CA 92038.
Sincerely,
Marnie Cheney
President
WindanSea Surf Club
Photos from the special evening:
Duke's Fundraiser 2025
The third annual Duke's Fundraiser will benefit the Club’s non-profit charitable endeavors which include: