The National Maritime Museum Cornwall presents a lecture with Dr. Sam Bleakley, guest curator of the SURF! exhibition, exploring surfing's role as a driving force for Cornwall’s blue economy. Sam examines how the region’s surf culture sits at the cutting edge of sustainability, responsible tourism, and blue health initiatives. Drawing on hidden histories uncovered in SURF! 100 Years of Waveriding in Cornwall, he presents his vision for the future impact and responsibilities of surfing in he region.

This lecture is part of the NMMC Spring Lecture Series 2026: 'Breaking Waves: Surf History, Art, and Ocean Futures’.

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