-- Newport Beach Public Library’s grand opening celebration for Witte Hall on Saturday, July 11, will feature an appearance by world surfing champion, author, and speaker Shaun Tomson as part of the continuing 20th anniversary tour for The Surfer’s Code.
Tomson is scheduled to speak at 7:00 p.m. at Witte Hall in Newport Beach, where he will share reflections on resilience, purpose, and the life lessons that have shaped both his writing and speaking. The event places Tomson at the center of a major cultural opening for the city and adds a literary and inspirational dimension to the celebration.
Best known as the 1977 World Surfing Champion, Tomson later became widely recognized as the author of The Surfer’s Code, a book that has resonated far beyond surfing through its focus on personal values, discipline, and meaningful action. Now marking its 20th anniversary, the book remains central to Tomson’s message about how individuals can live with greater clarity, courage, and purpose.
The July 11 appearance is part of Tomson’s broader anniversary book tour, which has included appearances at bookstores, community venues, schools, and cultural institutions. Through these talks, he has continued to bring the message of The Surfer’s Code to new audiences while revisiting the ideas that first made the book influential.
Tomson is also the creator of The Code Method, a purpose-driven framework that invites participants to write and share personal commitments beginning with the words “I will.” The method has been presented to schools, universities, companies, and leadership organizations as a way to help people connect values with action and move through life with greater intention.
The Witte Hall event is expected to draw readers, members of the Southern California surf community, and local residents interested in an evening centered on storytelling, reflection, and the enduring appeal of The Surfer’s Code.
Shaun Tomson is a former World Surfing Champion, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Code Method. He is known for speaking and writing on resilience, leadership, purpose, and human connection.
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