Oc ean Institute Lecture Series
 Don't miss the Ocean Institute's exciting lecture series. Our Artist by the Sea events feature a variety of inspirational artists and professionals that share a common love and respect for our oceans. Join us as they share their amazing stories and experiences with Ocean Institute members and guests.
An Evening with Bob McKnight and Greg MacGillivray
Join us Thursday, March 18th for an illuminating evening as we dive into the surf culture with two pioneers who helped introduce the sport to new audiences throughout the world. Bob McKnight, co-founder of Quiksilver, Inc., and IMAX filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, co-founder of MacGillivray Freeman Films, will take us on a journey from their early days of filming surf movies to the multi-billion dollar sport it has become. Bob McKnight has turned his passion for surfing into a $2.5 billion company by creating Quiksilver, Inc., one of the world’s strongest lifestyle brands. Quiksilver, Inc. was the first boardriding company to break through a billion dollars in revenue, provide 100% sponsorship to its surfers, and the first to create a multi-media entertainment portal. Bob will discuss his early adventures in filming surf movies and how it inspired him to launch the board sports lifestyle.
 Greg MacGillivray is internationally known for producing some of the most popular IMAX films in the history of filmmaking, like Everest, The Living Sea, and Coral Reef Adventure, however he got his start by making surf films such as Free and Easy and Five Summer Stories. In his upcoming film, Greg re-visits his roots by filming a documentary of Hollywood's relationship with the surfing industry.
Join Bob and Greg as they talk about their passion for surfing, show image and film clips, and discuss how they successfully drew international attention to a sport that was mainly limited to coastal regions.
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