🌊 Dive Into the Dream: FinVenturez Launch Day

📍 RAT Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
⏰ 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Celebrate the official public launch of FinVenturez with a day of impact, ocean magic, and community connection. This is our “coming out” event, you're invited to dive into the dream with us and help kick off a new wave of underwater education and adventure.

🛠️ 6:30 AM – Team Setup

Arrive early to help us set the scene (optional)

🧼 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Beach Clean-Up

We’re starting the day with purpose, help us give back to the ocean we love.

🐚 FinVenturez Will Provide:

• Disposable gloves

• Trash bags

• Trash pickers (limited availability)

• Buckets (limited availability)

• Tarp (for central trash collection)

• First aid kit

• Water jugs for bottle refills

🧜‍♀️ Please Bring:

• Gardening gloves (if you have them)

• Trash grabber or tongs (if you have them)

• Bucket or reusable bag (mesh, canvas tote, etc.)

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Reusable water bottle

• Beach gear for the day (snacks, towel, sunhat, etc.)

📍 Location Tips: Access via Malaga Cove Canyon, Malaga Cove Trail, or walk left from Torrance Beach toward the cliffside.

🧜‍♀️ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Mermaid Beach Day

Tails up and spirits high! We'll dive into the ocean for some summer fun. Whether you're a seasoned merfolk or just curious, this part of the day is all about joy, connection, and saltwater fun.

🤿 Location Highlight: Malaga Cove Kelp Forest

Malaga Cove offers an incredible nearshore dive site perfect for beginner to intermediate divers.

Marine Life:
Garibaldi, Senoritas, Blacksmith, Kelp Bass, Sheephead, Blue Banded Goby, Horn Sharks, Bat Rays, Octopus, Barracuda & more (some species seasonal)

Site Notes:

• Visibility: 10–25 ft

• Depth: 10–30 ft (stay with in your buddies and your own personal limits)

• Entry: Easy via sandy beach; rocky entry only for experienced divers

• Safety Reminder: Float/flag required, return hike to parking lot is steep—go slow and bring water.

  🧺 General Packing List:

• Mermaid tail (optional!)

• Freediving gear (so you can buddy up)

• Reef-safe sunscreen

• Reusable water bottle

• Towel and blanket (items you need to enjoy the day at the beach)

• Snacks and lunch

• Any extra cleanup tools or gear you love to use

This is the start of something big—join us and dive into the dream.
We’re building a community that explores, protects, and celebrates the ocean. Be part of our launch, make memories, and let your adventure begin.