🌊 Dive Into the Dream: FinVenturez Launch Day
📍 RAT Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 2, 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.