Hands Across the Sand

Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people of all walks of life and crosses political affiliations and the borders of the world. This movement is not about politics — it is about the protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries.  The accidents that continue to happen in offshore oil drilling are a threat to all of the above. Expanding offshore oil drilling is not the answer; embracing Clean Energy is.

Let us share our knowledge, energies and passion for protecting our planet from the devastating effects the burning of filthy fuels and offshore drilling present. On June 25, 2011, the people of the world will join hands to champion clean energy solutions to our filthy fuels problem.  Embracing a clean energy future now is the path to a sustainable planet.

What are we trying to accomplish? On a local, national and global level, Joining Hands sends a powerful visual message of human solidarity to our nation’s leaders. We are unified in the defense of the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we consume from dangerous, dirty energy sources. Every time we join hands that message is reinforced. It’s simple and logical: embrace clean energy. A line in the sand is a powerful thing.

Please check out the Hands Across the Sand website to find a beach near you. All you have to do is arrive to the location of your choice by 11:50 a.m. Saturday. Join hands with your neighbor at noon along the shore and smile for the camera.

Where to go near Gulfport:

St. Pete Beach

• Tradewinds Island Grand, 5500 Gulf Blvd. 
• Contact: Debra Davies, (727) 363-2263 or Debra.K.Davies@gmail.com
• Facebook event information
• Check in anytime after 11 a.m.; event begins at noon

Treasure Island

• Treasure Island Beach, 10400 Gulf Blvd.
• Contact: Katy Swanson, suncoast@surfrider.org
• Facebook event information
• Check in anytime after 11 a.m.; event begins at noon