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Here we are, it’s winter of 2015 and it seems like Y2K was only yesterday.

Meanwhile the increasing popularity of an inland surfing lifestyle seems like it started decades ago, yet we are still very much at the beginning. Winter for many of us is a great time to reflect on 2014, to plan a resolution for the New Year and to get ready for spring season. We are anxious and excited for what’s to come and we long to put our sandals back on and head down to the water. I am writing you from the back of Dylan Phillip’s van (p. 62) in route back to North Texas from our Florida trip where we stopped at Yolo Board, Surf Expo (p.84) and the Neptunalia Challenge (p.86), not to mention hitting some foggy surfing conditions on the East Coast.

For some athletes the winter is the perfect opportunity to rest; for others, it is an ideal time to grow and to travel. When he is board of winter (p.54) in Minnesota, Alex Brost travels to find some sunny surf in Indonesia. Doum Lagace heads down south and camps out on a beach in Mexico and Korina Smyrek is snowboarding in the Swiss Alps.

When taking a break just isn’t an option and the water is calling your name—shut up and suit up (p.44). This is the time when the true waterman comes out to play. The person who will not resort to hibernation, who checks the weather regularly for a sunny day in the 40s or 50s with no wind—this is us. Athletes like SUP racing champion Lina Augaitis can continue to paddle in the freezing cold in her SUP Skin (p.50).

For companies and manufacturers in the industry, the winter season is the opportune time to look back over the past year. Starting in January until the middle of March there are boat shows throughout the nation. This is the best time to find a deal on a new boat, or at least go to the show and check out all the new features. What is trending in the boat world is usually a good sign of the times- if boats and sales are thriving, so too is our economy once again. Beyond wake surfing, boat dealerships are trending towards the entire inland surfing movement and selling paddle boards.

Paddle boarders are getting into wake surfing and wake surfers into paddle boarding and more kids are able to enjoy watersports with their entire family.

Check out some of the top surf boats and what athletes like Aaron Witherell wake surf behind in My Ride (p.25).

For some like my friend, Jessica Oswald (2X World Champ), it is a time to reflect on how delicate life really is and how important it is to have family and friends in a time of need. Thank God for off-season snowboarding, when, at the bottom of the mountain, after a normal run, Jessica could not catch her breath. Her body was letting her know that something was not right. After several tests Jessica learned that she has Lukemia. As a healthy and committed athlete and M.D. herself this came as quite a surprise.

Jessica reminds us that we can move forward into the new year with a smile on our face and be inspired to transform ourselves deeper into living in the present moment. #surfwithin.

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WINTER WAKESURFing Zoey Shields and Coach Caro

By: Paul Alexander Wake Surfing has always brought warm-fuzzy feelings and good vibes from the people who love the sport and those around them.

Why wouldn’t they? Wake surfing reminds us all of summer and letting go, truly enjoying the short vacation of being on the water.

After all, even Zach Brown talks about “putting the world away for a minute, pretend I don’t live in it. Sunshine gonna wash my blues away.”

Only this time of year, during the dead of winter, we’re surrounded by the grey skies and cold water. For the lucky ones, winter brings on a whole new training ground at the slopes. This winter wonderland can help any surfer reach their potential, since they remain on a board during winter. For others, the cold winter frost means the end to surfing and board sports all together. Zoey Shields, on the other hand, won’t let the frigid temperatures and icy conditions stop her from entering the water.

You may have heard of Zoey, last year she competed in the outlaw skim division at Worlds. Last year Zoey won 2nd in Women’s Outlaw Skim at Lake Anna and at 10k Lakes Wake Surf Open. Zoey, only 16, has been fighting the battles that most athletes have to overcome at a later age—herself. It is the mental block that every athlete faces as they prepare to make their run during competition. They say that the only obstacles are the ones that you let become obstacles, or maybe that is what her coach Caro Villeneuve would say.

Zoey’s fun-loving, carefree attitude won’t let the winter get in her way, it only adds to the attraction of riding in the winter! As every cold day passes, that’s another day she has to perfect her tricks and combos. Don’t be fooled by Zoey’s smile, her passion delivers an unprecedented level of motivation and determination to succeed. Few have the opportunity to live in a climate with yearlong warm water, but for Zoey Shields, this lake has created her opportunity.

The Shields live a few hours from Lake Anna, Virginia. This lake

is unlike any other lake in the country. Separated by a small landmass, this lake has two sides. Formally known as the public and private sides, also known as the hot and cold sides. This water is clean, but provides a nice smooth 71-degree wake during the frigid winter months. Our first day of filming, Zoey was shivering as she got ready to jump into the water. As we all jumped in, we felt instant cold relief by the luke-warm waters in Virginia. The outside temperature, 32 degrees Fahrenheit, literally freezing, but won’t stop Zoey or her coach Caro.

For Zoey, failure is not an option, and her coach wouldn’t let her think of “what-if’s.” Caro Villeneuve, owner of H2O School, has never had an issue with cold, living in Canada. Caro and Zoey’s dad claim the winter is the ultimate opportunity to surpass the competition! Why rest when we can advance? Zoey tells us that Caro’s coaching is very technical but she is able to teach in a way that everyone understands. Caro even helped me understand how to stay in the pocket of the wake by hitting the gas (weight on the front foot) and hitting the brakes (weight on the back foot).

Caro has taken wake surfing full circle, from starting in 2007 and winning 2nd in the Pro Women’s Skim division to coaching other riders beyond their wildest dreams. Caro has been coaching over 8 different aquatic watersports all over the world, but has constantly been progressing the sport of wake surfing.

Caro Villeneuve has multiple characteristics that make for a great coach: she has sincere interest in her clients, she has high emotional intelligence, she’s humble, and graced with superb communication. Caro has an uncanny ability to motivate her students, especially Zoey and it is the connection between coach and student that has evolved and motivated Zoey beyond the outlaw division. This year, Zoey Shields will announce her entry into the Women’s Pro Skim Division. When we asked Zoey how entering the Pro Division makes her feel Zoey said, “it makes me nervous, but it’s a thrilling feeling. I’m excited for the new challenges that going pro will offer, but I’m ready and I know I’ll have fun.”

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Picture Perfect

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Smyrek It was a wake surf test day by MasterCraft on Lake LĂŠman. We were riding all together and suddenly a storm was approaching us. I kept riding until the whole lake turned into an ocean. It was crazy! Many thanks to Jonathan Viey for the great shot and Pedro Rego for driving the MC X46 fully loaded.

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“This isolated wave on the Gauley River in West Virginia is called Diagonal Ledges. It is a 45-minute hike in and crosses an old refurbished railroad bridge. That is where Molly Wolff captured the photo. She quickly captured the photo and seconds later the sun moved out of position.

After the 45-minute morning hike I gear up in my R4 Patagonia wetsuit and R5 Patagonia booties and grab my Hynson Black Knight by Boardworks Surf. In the profile pic I am also wearing a Patagonia Jacket called the Nano Puff hoody. The air temp is usually in the 30’s this time of year and the water temp is 44 degrees. Our typical winter session is usually shortened to about three hours where as during summer sessions we spend all day out there surfing and lounging in the sunshine.”

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Big Waves to Endless Waves From

Big wave pro surfer Kalani Chapman at Surf ’s Up in New Hampshire. He came in with the Redbull Who is JOB crew to explore new ways to surf inland.

“Kalani and the rest of the Who is JOB crew were shredding on our barrel”

– Laurie Greer, Surf ’s Up New Hampshire

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my ride// Why I Love My Boat

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Aaron Witherell//

My Supreme 226 has allowed me to progress my wake surfing.

First off, it has tons of room in it for a 23 foot boat and the hull design is very deep so it displaces a lot of water, which helps make the wave bigger. With the deep hull you can store a bunch of ballast and led no problem in the compartments and the wave is absolutely amazing on both the goofy and regular sides. As I add more weight the wave gets steeper and more powerful, which allows me to work on getting more air and more tricks under my feet. Not only is the wave amazing, so is the sound system, and surfing is always a blast while jamming thanks to Skylon Audio. It’s an amazing boat for someone just learning or someone who wants to get to the next level of their surfing, my Supreme 226 has it all.

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Jaqualine Fort//

I love Nautiques for many reasons. The first and foremost is the amazing wave it produces that is not only long, but has great push and shape. It is also very easy to manipulate the wave with the touch of a button. When dialed in to surf, the boat does not list and the seating inside is comfortable and balanced. Nautique has focused its energy on every detail of the boat and it is evident in the craftsmanship of the design from the hull of the boat to the LED cupholders.

I have been wakesurfing and competing at the professional level and among the top female riders since 2007. I primarily surf on Lake Mills in Florida though I will gladly join anyone anywhere who loves to ride. I took the 2014 season off from competing so I could focus on my son who was born September 2013 :).

As the new year approaches I am excited to represent Evercarve wakesurf boards and compete in as many stops in the World Series of Wake Surfing as possible.

 Danny Braught

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Johnny Stieg//

I’m 27 years old from Templeton California. I have been wakesurfing since high school with the Wakesurfing Magazine crew and MOB Group. I grew up as an ocean surfer, but once I got invited out to the lake I have been hooked on wake surfing ever since. My home lake is Lake Nacimiento in Paso Robles California, a beautiful lake shaped like a dragon in the rolling hills of the central coast wine country and this is where I surf behind my Axis T-23.

I love my Axis T-23 because it is so versatile. I can go from starting the day off giving my Dad a pull on his slalom ski, to towing my friends who are just learning to wakeboard and want a mellow easy wake, then we add some ballast by flipping a switch, drop the wedge and guys like Trevor Maur can take a set behind the biggest wake possible. Next thing you know we throw out a Surf Gate, no weight change from Trevor wakeboarding, drop the speed and you have a worldclass wakesurfing wave. You can literally do it all and it is so simple.

 Flash Garrison

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madi horta//

I’m Madi Horta and these are my top 3 reasons why I love my new 2015 Centurion FS33: The Wave: Centurion has made the longest, most powerful wave in the market. Being a surf style rider, I like a long wave with a hard lip and a ton of push and the FS33 has all of those covered.

Ramfill: Ramfill makes it quick and easy to get a competition level wave without any pumps or extra sacs. By the time I wax up my board and put on my vest, it’s time to surf. I love having the fastest ballast system so I can get to riding faster.

The Features: Since I love listening to music while I’m training, the new Downfire audio system is perfect. Normally I’m the one in the water constantly, so my parents get to enjoy the interior features the most. My papa, aka the boat driver, loves the touch vision dash, while my mom loves the comfort of the pop up stadium seats for those long training days on the lake. From the audio system to the seating and the mass amounts of LED lights, Centurion has thought of every detail in the “fit and finish” department.

 Cilla Horta

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 Chris Bank

I love my Malibu because it is truly the full package. I have so much fun surfing on the super long wave and then at the touch of a button I can transfer to the other side for another perfect wave. It’s the ultimate surfing playground. The 2015 dash is the most progressive and user-friendly system I’ve ever seen. I can fill the internal ballast, set the speed and dial in my tunes from the one touch screen. It’s fun to drive and surf!

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the wolfe Taylor Wolfe: “I love riding behind the Supra, it looks awesome and performs as well as it looks. The size of the boat is perfect for throwing a super surf wave without having bags thrown all over the seats and floor. The convertible rear-facing seat is great for the times when we have friends on the boat and we are watching each other surf.”

Jordan Wolfe: “I love the huge wall of water that the Supra Swell delivers and the way that you can adjust the wave. I’m anxious to try more transfers this season. My Dad loves the

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Supra VISION system and Indmar Ford Raptor engine and my Mom says she loves the “Supra” comfort, fit and finish!”

 Alison Wolfe

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OFF-SEASON TRAINING

How We Train: Winter Training Tips from the Pros.

With SUP racing becoming more popular and competitive, athletes are training year round to make it to that next level.

Paddleboarding is just like any sport and it takes more than just paddling day in and day out to reach an elite level. Brian and Chris at Captial SUP focus in on off-season training in Annoplis Maryland where it is too cold to SUP. The goal is to remain focused on a tough SUP condition that can maintain paddle strength.

“In the mid-atlantic, our paddle season ranges from mid March to the end of October. As the weather and water become colder our team at Capital SUP puts the paddles away and bring out the weights and Christopher “Goose” Norman, the fitness director at Capital SUP, leads the team in off-season training.

We begin with hypertrophy training where lighter weight is used in conjunction with a high number of repetitions and sets, which builds the foundation for the rest of the offseason training. The next phase of training is a strength phase where we begin to add more weight and do less reps. During these workouts we also focus on hip strength and mobility as well as shoulder mobility.

Some exercises that Chris includes in his programs are sumo stance barbell deadlift, bent over barbell row, front and lateral dumbbell raises, and rotational core exercises. The sumo deadlift allows the athlete to get their hips lower and closer to the bar. The bent over row is great for building lat and rear delt strength and can be done on top of a bosu ball for added stability training. The dumbbell raises are great for building shoulders like boulders. As the winter comes to an end, the programs will transition from strength and power into higher intensity training to a focus on an aerobic base for the paddling season. The higher intensity workouts will still focus on back and shoulder strength but with less rest intervals and supersets of any where from 3 to 8 exercises.”

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I created SUPtheworkout as an alternative form of stand up paddle training for the athlete as well as the recreational paddler. It can be done day or night, rain or shine and it is ideal for people with time restrictions.

Over the course of this past year I realized that SUPtheworkout is also a workout in itself, it is low impact, high intensity and it can burn up to 700 calories in an hour. Many of my regular clients have lost up to 30lbs in 6 months. It has proven to be ideal for the absolute beginners of SUP, they never fall when they transfer from the machine to the water and they show exceptional form.

SUPtheworkout uses the SUP Ergometer as well as other modalities (TRX, ropes, Bosu ball, kettle bells etc) to enhance strength and conditioning and it is totally sport specific.

Just like stand up paddling itself, it is a total body workout.

For off-season my number one recommendation is to train with a heart rate monitor and to mimic the zones that you work in when you are actually paddling on the water. Winter is also a great time to work on form on the SUP Ergometer because SUP is primarily a stamina sport but skill plays a capital role as well.

-Melina Cherry

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work + recovery = success

 Chad Jarae

The New Year brings new hope and a dedication to making

yourself better. You can get overwhelmed trying to sort through all of the info about how you should spend your time training and what new moves and trends you should be focusing on. Well this article is not one of them and I do not want to add to the noise. Every person is unique with their own strengths and challenges, so it does not make sense to get too specific with training advice or exercises that might hurt you in the long run. In looking around at those that are in my life, both the athletes and non athletes, in SUP and other sports, there are some common issues that they struggle with and these are the three issues: recovery, habits and mental game. The ones that can get these issues dialed in are the ones that achieve the most success.

RECOVERY The wintertime brings weather that is not conducive to getting on the water in most places. Not being able to paddle is not always a bad thing. The number one issue that I see with all levels of paddlers is that they do not fully understand recovery. I am not talking about recovery from injuries. If you do have injuries, 38

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the offseason is a great time to get them healed up and taken care of. First, lets define recovery as best as we can. Recovery is a sustainable, holistic approach to letting your body rest. I was fortunate enough to participate in a mentorship program with EXOS, which is considered one of the top performance companies in the world. Their focus on recovery is so strong that they include it as one of their 4 tenants (Mindset, Nutrition and Movement are the other 3). They even take it one step further and include it in their definition of success.

WORK + RECOVERY = SUCCESS Recovery incorporates things like rest time between sets to rest time between training sessions, but it also includes sleep, massage, stretching and nutrition. There is not enough time to talk about the training components of recovery or nutrition but I do want to focus on sleep and massage, or self massage in this case. Sleep is the lynchpin that holds everything together. You have heard the phrase that you cannot out-train a bad diet, it is also true that you cannot out-train poor sleep. There are so many studies about the ill effects of poor sleep hygiene and how it effects every single aspect of your life from memory to physical performance.

Here are 3 tips for better sleep:

player says about habits:

1. Create an environment that is conducive to quality sleep, meaning no electronics of any kind. So get rid of the TV, the cell phone or anything else that would interfere with sleep. Also, make your bedroom as cool and as dark as possible.

“Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly.” -Shaquille O’Neal

2. You need to go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time each day even if it is a weekend. I would recommend that you set an alarm for 30 minutes before you need to go to bed. This will allow you time to prepare for sleep.

3. Make sure you are getting enough rest. I am sure you have heard that 8 hours is recommended and this is a fairly good guide but everyone is different. Most sleep cycles are between 1.5 hours and 2 hours so the goal is to allow time for the entire cycle to complete. So based on 8 hours of sleep you should go through 4 complete cycles. 4 complete sleeps cycles are the goal and if you focus on good sleep hygiene you most likely will not need an alarm to wake up anymore.

The second part of recovery that I want to talk about is self massage and facial tissue. Your facial tissue cannot be fully explained in a short article like this but your fascia is a weblike tissue that basically holds our bodies together; it is found everywhere in our body and is one of the more crucial components that we need to focus on from a training standpoint. There are many ways to help our fascia but we are going to focus on self massage and more specifically, myofascial release. Myofascial release can be facilitated in many ways but the easiest one for you to implement is foam rolling. Foam rolling is performed with a foam cylinder about 6” in diameter and you use your body weight to roll your muscles on top of the roller. You want to make sure to hit all of the major muscle groups of your entire body for 30 to 60 seconds. Foam rolling can be done as a warm up or cool down or can even be done on off days by itself. For detailed info check out Trigger Point (www.tptherapy.com) they are the experts in the field.

HABITS Whether we realize it or not, habits rule our life. Every behavior both good and bad usually is the result of a habit. A habit is a behavior that becomes automatic through repetition. Think about brushing your teeth, it is a part of your routine before you go to bed, most of the time you do not have to think about it.

When you were four years old, your parents had to force you to brush your teeth because they wanted it to become a habit in your life. Our focus should be to facilitate the habits that we want and to replace the ones that we don’t. The offseason, especially the first part of the year is a great time to focus on developing good habits. There is a common rule that if you can perform the behavior that you want for 21 days then it will become a habit. The same can be said for breaking a habit if you stop it for 21 days. I am not sure if this is true or not and honestly it doesn’t matter. What does matter is that the more you perform the behavior the more likely it is to become a habit and the less you perform the behavior the less likely it is to become a habit. Check out what a Hall of Fame basketball

So how do we apply this to the off-season? First you sit down and write out your “perfect” day, meaning that you write down in order and with specific times every action and behavior that you want in your life. Include everything like brushing your teeth, meal times, snacks, down time and training times. Place this piece of paper in a place that you can reference it often. Your goal is to live as closely as you can to this perfect day, keep in mind that some days you will fail miserably. Don’t let this sidetrack you, just get back to living your perfect day. Make sure you spend time the night before to do any planning such as packing your meals or scheduling training appointments. The goal is to establish the habits that you want and get rid of the habits that you don’t. The world’s top performers waste very little time each day and stick to their plan as much as possible.

MENTAL GAME Ahh the mental game, such an ambiguous topic with many experts. I hear all the time how important the mental game is, but very few have an answer as how to solve it. I am going to keep it simple, it all comes down to gratitude. If you are thankful, you are in a very powerful frame of mind that can accomplish much. I really don’t care if your situation is bad or good or indifferent, there is always something to be thankful for. How many times have you heard someone say that they were the most thankful for the bad times in their life? I hear it all the time from the successful ones. This is a great quote from the greatest basketball player of all time: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” -Michael Jordan Jordan is thankful for his failures as they gave him the motivation to achieve the greatness that he did.

I want you to keep a gratitude journal and every morning you write down the top 3 things that you are thankful for at that current time and then spend the next ten minutes focusing on those things that you are thankful for. This can and should be your mediation. Meditation doesn’t have to be some weird eastern thing; it can be real, tangible and effective. If you start off each day this way and add it to your perfect day layout, I can promise that you will be more successful, have better days and accomplish much more that you thought possible.

These 3 concepts are a very important part of developing a solid foundation for you to be successful. There is no better time than the offseason to work on these things for you to be on point for the upcoming season. Work hard and see you on the water.

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natali zollinger Natali Zollinger is a whitewater stand up paddle athlete from Moab, Utah. Natali spends most of her year traveling around in her sprinter van training as an athlete, hosting clinics, and attending some of the best whitewater/flatwater races in the US. She has a full house when it comes to certifications, including Yoga, Stand-up Paddleboarding, Personal Training and River Guiding. Yoga, Nutrition, Exercise, Music, and Watersports are her cornerstones for staying healthy- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. As for offseason training she continues to be active training by doing what she loves.

“Considering I spend 5 months paddling and training my upper body during the Spring/Summer time, I like to use the Fall Time in the Desert to focus on my lower body. Hiking, Mountain Biking, Hill Sprints, Longboarding and Trail Running are my major activities I like to do outside. I try and utilize the National Parks in the Area like Arches and Canyonlands into my outdoor workouts and training grounds to keep it fresh and fun!

Once the winter hits, I get more serious about my “training schedule” by adding my arms back into the mix. I like to focus on the “BIG 5” body weight exercises and incorporate each of them into every workout that I do: Push-ups, Pull-ups/TricepDips, Squats, Lunges and Core.

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 Ken Hoeve

It is really important to add in VARIETY to your workouts. Here are a few cross training methods that will help you increase your SUP PERFORMANCE. Balance, Speed/Agility, Endurance, Sprints, Hiit (High Intensity, Interval Training), Tabatas, Grip Strength and Suspension Training with TRX straps are the best exercises that I have found. Make sure to balance these exercises out with Rest, Recovery, and SLEEP. Yoga and stretching are just as important to a training program than the conditioning exercises themselves.

 Natali Zollinger

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LEAH SEACREST Leah Seacrest is the VP of Fitness Onboard, a Fitness Onboard Certification Trainer, a Stroops SUP Training Specialist, co-founder of SUPcessories and the co-author of SUP Junkie.

“The off-season can be crucial in providing you the opportunity to enhance your in-season performance by taking steps to improve range of motion, joint stability, total body strength, endurance, stabilization, and power as well as improve upon your cardiorespiratory endurance.

Improve stability and balance by incorporating exercises using a Bosu, stability ball, or an Indo board. Need to feel a SUP under your feet? Bring yours inside, remove the fin and place on cushions to get the effect. Try squats, deadlifts and shoulder presses to challenge your stabilizers. You can also get your SUP fix by finding a local indoor SUP fitness class. These classes are exploding around the country with formats like strength/ conditioning, yoga and pilates.

Increase your strength and power by hitting the weights. Go the extra mile with movements that require rotation-like lunges with rotation, back extensions with rotation and woodchops.

Power can be enhanced by performing explosive exercises like medicine ball throws, burpees and box jumps.

Run, walk or bike for cardiovascular endurance. If the weather outside is frightful, indoor rowing can also be a great addition to your routine, or try out that fitness class you have neglected to try.

Often overlooked is the need to improve flexibility. Adding flexibility training helps to correct muscle imbalances, increase your joint range of motion and it relieves stress. Yoga, pilates, and foam rolling are great additions to your fitness routine year round. Lastly, donʼt forget to use the off-season to try something new and fun!”

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sup yoga Lauren Peterson is a SUP Yoga pioneer and founder of Namaste SUP. She is a SUPCore Master Yoga Instructor and an Adjunct Faculty Instructor in the Kinesiology Department at MiraCosta College.

“Not ALL businesses and yogis have the benefits of practicing sup yoga year round. During the winter months for places that see snow, this makes practicing sup yoga outdoors impossible or incomprehensible. There are, however, a few options to continue your on board balance training.

Many yoga studios are turning to indo yoga boarding. You can change the degree of difficulty by adding small cushions under the board. This board simulates the instability you find on the water and is a great tool for cross training.

Another option is taking your standup paddleboard inside (inflatable recommended and fins off) and placing a large cushion under the board. The cushions can be inflated and deflated to the perfect size of instability preferred by the yoga practitioner.

This is also a great cross training on land for sup yoga.

Many sup yoga businesses have turned to fitness gyms that have indoor pools. Leashes can be tied to lane dividers in lap pools for an anchor system and music can be played for ambiance.

This is a great alternative during winter months and networking with the community.

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I was born and raised in Arizona, so flowboarding was a great alternative for surfing and it is also a great cross training tool for stand up paddling, wakeboarding, skateboarding and snowboarding. The board is small, super responsive (little to no fins) and it is a great way to work on tricks and instability training when the ocean isn’t available.

There are many ways to train during the offseason by bringing your training to an unstable surface via sup yoga. The main thing is to always be open to try new things, be safe, don’t give up, and have fun :)” -Lauren

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3 (not so secret) secrets

to getting faster on your SUP or prone paddleboard in 2015 As an endurance coach it is always easy to get athletes to punish themselves. Conversely, it is much harder to get them to slow down and realize that 1) it is a long race season and nobody can finish strong without injuries and overtraining if they go hard all the time and 2) slowing down at planned points in the race season is critical to stimulating the physiologic adaptations that will help them build the endurance base needed to get them through the race season and build a foundation upon which they can make speed gains.

Although it is outside the scope of this article to discuss all the reasons why a scheduled training year is critical to success as an endurance athlete and/or why going slow is critical to getting fast. So here are three quick tips to help you plan your offseason or early season paddle training.

Step 1: Plan on letting your fitness wane a bit through the

winter months. Nobody, not even Chuck Norris, can operate in peak form month in and month out. At some point in the year you are going to have to take your foot off the gas and let your fitness wane. You will be slower than you were a few months ago. Your head will tell you that are going to get fat and out of shape. Your friends will chide you for training like a sissy. This is a good thing. Embrace it. If you do, when you put your foot back on the gas you will like what you see.

Step 2: Let your fitness wane does not mean get all fat and

lazy. Dialing things back a bit does not mean that you should sit on the cough and eat hot Cheetos. You want to maintain your “low end fitness” and take this time to build your endurance base, work on muscular imbalances, and keep things moving.

As a paddler, focus on your cross training. That means get on the bike, go for a run, or get on a prone paddleboard. Keep your workouts below 70% max. Go longer and slower rather than harder. You should also get in the gym, focus on your flexibility, and do those things you don’t normally do during the race season like spend time with your family, surfing, skiing, or whatever floats your boat.

Step 3: All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. Allow

yourself to cheat 10% on your base training. From time to time you need to give in to your desire to do something else other than go long and slow. Put in a few short intervals during a workout once a week. If you have a short race in the middle of your base training go for it. A little bit of intensity here and there will not ruin your race season. Our recommendation, however, is to keep it to less than 10% of your training load. In San Diego 44

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we have a weekly pre-season interval session through the winter that serves this purpose. We post these workouts every week to our Ridingbumps.com Facebook and Twitter feeds and in our newsletter.

About the author: Roch Frey is a former professional triathlete, endurance coach, and paddle boarder. For more information about Roch, base training and endurance training please visit www.ridingbumps.com.

Bottom line: this year make a new year’s resolution to take

8 weeks to base train and cross train like you mean it. You will likely be faster in 2015 if you do.

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SUITING UP

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What We Wear. The Wetsuit Guide for the inland waterman. So what do athletes like Lina Augatis, Alex Mauer, Nate Richard, Morgan Lohmeier and Randy Fisher wear while they are paddling, wake surfing, or river surfing?

 Taylor Thorne

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On those cold winter days on Lake Grapevine, TX I like to rock my Hurley wetsuit and sport my Zhik watershoes. On the windy downwinder days it is important to pay attention to the forecast. How cold and windy it is helps our crew at DFW Surf determine where and when to paddle and what equipment to use.

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A BRIEF HISTORY In 1951 a guy named Hugh Bradner, who was working for the Navy got an idea that if a small layer of water was trapped between the skin and something it could act as an insulator against the cold water. That something became neoprene, a buoyant, flexible material and in the mid-1950s the idea of the wetsuit was born. It was not until Jack O’Neill (O’Neill Wetsuits) from the San Francisco area with surfing roots and the Meistrell Brothers (Body Glove Wetsuits) from Southern California with scuba diving roots did the idea become a marketable reality.

However, neoprene is a very sticky material and is extremely hard to take on and off. I remember more than once laying in the sand, locked in an un-winnable wrestling match with a piece of neoprene only to lose as the waves got the better of me and the material finally ripped. When you tossed in the other elements, like salt, sand and sun you would be lucky if a wetsuit in the 1960’s would last a year. Then came the invention of nylon, which made it a lot easier to take on and off. Nylon worked so well on the inside that it was also added to the outside of the wetsuit in the 80’s for color and flexibility. Stitching the neoprene

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was as important to the wetsuit as the material itself. In the beginning, the pieces of neoprene were simply sewn together, but this created holes that water eventually could flow through.

Big Mythbuster—water can pull heat away from the body 26 times faster than air. This is not a factor if the water is in the 70’s and it is sunny, in fact, most wetsuits in the 1/2M range have a stitch, which is called the flatlock stitch. So for use in colder waters the seams were sealed with nylon and glued. This process is found in wetsuits called steamers, semi-dry suits and drysuits. Today you can find wetsuits that have titanium strands in the inside which helps retain a larger amount of body heat of the users body, wool/fleece are also used as an insulator on those really cold days and if you are really interested there are electrically heat wetsuits as well. Batteries, however, are extra.

Today’s wetsuits are even lighter and more flexible than ever before with the introduction of lycra, spandex and advancements in neoprene material.

-By Jeff Stearns

Todd Johnson’s Top 5 Wetsuit Tips: 1. The wetsuit seams are very important to keeping the warmth inside the suit. Taped seams leak less than stitched ones and a rubber coated/welded seam is the best.

4. Exposed stitching, cheap or dried-out neoprene, and improper sized suits will give you wetsuit rash and will make you very uncomfortable in and out of the water.

2. Flexibility is key especially when buying a thicker suit (say over 3/2mm). Don’t buy too thick of a suit if you don’t need it, check your water temps and buy the right suit for the conditions.

5. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOP

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nrs wetsuit

Living in Colorado, winter is a variable that has to be overcome to paddle year around. It does not matter if I am going out for a surf session or just trying to keep warm while I paddle.

The NRS radiant 4/3 is a suit I can trust to keep me warm and extend my sessions! The liquid sealed seems make a huge difference in keeping me dryer, warmer and able to surf and paddle longer. One of the things I love about this suit is that it is made of TERRAPRENE, which is an alternative to neoprene that is made from limestone (one of the most plentiful minerals on earth). While I surf I can paddle easy knowing I am helping the environment by cutting down on petroleum use (which is what regular neoprene is made of).

Winter is a variable that has to be overcome.

For more info on this wetsuit go to BoardersMag.com/ wetsuitguide

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During the winter season, on the New and Gauley Rivers in West Virginia, I river surf in the Patagonia R4 hooded front zip wetsuit because it is extremely warm!! The greatest feature is that the suit is actually lined with merino wool.

The winter season in West Virginia typically consists of water in the low 40’s and air temps in the 30’s and we surf year round so a good quality wetsuit can go a long way.  Meghan Roberts

Patagonia R4: White peaks in the distance and winter lefts wrapping onto an empty Alaskan point. Providing unparalleled performance in frigid conditions, the new R4® Front-Zip Hooded Full Suit is made with anatomical patterning and high-quality neoprene that meets Patagonia’s rigorous standards for stretch, durability and warmth. The torso and thighs are lined with midweight chlorinefree merino wool; a hydrophobic recycled polyester micro-grid thermal lining in the arms, legs and hood dries fast, minimizes weight and offers excellent flex. The floating front-zip provides ease of entry and maximizes freedom of movement through the shoulders and chest. 100% external seam sealing eliminates leaks. Other features include a durable, water-resistant recycled polyester outer lining, hidden key loop and long-lasting Supratex kneepads. All seams are triple glued, blindstitched and internally taped at high stress areas.

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L i na Au g a i t i s sup skins

In order to enjoy paddling in areas where it is not always perfect paddling weather (warm waters, and warm outside temperatures) it is really important to be smart about what you are wearing and to stay safe with proper safety equipment and gear including wetsuits and drysuits. I wear a SUPSkin because it is lightweight and breathable and I am able to put some thermals on underneath and still paddle hard with minimal sweating. It is a really comfortable suit that provides excellent protection from the elements. I also love how you can customize your SUPSkin.... with funky colors and designs. I look forward to racing and adventuring in my SUPSkin throughout the winter months in the Pacific Northwest.

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My favorite wetsuit is the Billabong Surf Capsule. I recently got this one and the inside seams are insulated so no water can seep through. This is especially helpful when I’m out here trying to ride behind the boat in the winter and the water temp is 48 and the air temp is 45. I love the billabong wetsuits because they are super warm and come in many different styles other than plain old black like many other brands. I usually have to start wearing a wetsuit out here in Austin from mid-November to around mid April. Without a wetsuit, I wouldn’t be able to surf for about 5 months out of the year so I’m really thankful for mine!

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Favorite Places to Paddle

CHICKEN

Pillar Point Marina – Half Moon Bay Lake Tahoe

& THE M CNUGGETS

Truckee Donner Lake Bolinas

Favorite Board and Gear Boardworks!

My custom-made wet suit!

My GoPro!

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Board of

Winter What do inland surfers like (pictured clockwise) Alex Brost, Dominic Lagace, Koko Janput, Frankie Jost, Korina Smyrek and Brandon Tollie do in the winter time?

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Alex

Brost In Indonesia

Depending on where you are from, wake surfing and

paddleboarding may not be a year-round endeavor. My home base is Minnesota, so our water sports season lasts roughly from Memorial Day to Labor Day plus a couple chilly wet-suitable months outside of the summer window.

Winters in Minnesota are harsh to say the least, and as a boarder here there are two options: fight or flight. You can either brave the elements and find alternatives to outdoor liquid water sports, or you can migrate south with the flocks of snow birds. This winter, I’ve utilized both approaches by flying south to Indonesia and Central America for some ocean surfing, along with some great lakes surfing and snowboarding in Minnesota while I’m home for the holidays.

I’ve noticed a lot of my wake surfing friends are choosing similar routes this summer, so I decided to check in with them on their Board of Winter adventures and share with the good people at Boarders Magazine.

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“Some of my friends are also addicted to wakes surfing, and we ride until beginning of November. I am very thankful that I can do this. Then suddenly, the day of changing my Walker wake surfboard to my Never Summer snowboard comes. On the way to the mountains I smell the fresh snow, the cold and I cannot wait to catch the first moment of white covered mountains waiting for me. I drive to Davos for snowboarding and other places as well, but I am always excited to see the first snow on the mountains. It looks like heaven.

This Christmas and New Year’s I traveled to San Francisco to catch some waves in the Pacific and start the new year wake surfing. I am excited to be here because it is a while since I was surfing. It takes time to get used to the power of the sea, but when you catch the first wave it feels incredible. The feeling of having a board under my feet and sharing this moment with somebody makes a surf day perfect in Pacifica.”

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dominic lagace

Doums Top 5 Things to do in the OffSeason: 1. SURF 2. FISH 3. TRAVEL 4. STRETCH 5. YOGA

In Mexico “I am spending this winter between Mexico and Canada. In Mexico life is simple: Every day I wake up, do a bit of fishing, go surfing, eat breakfast, and go surfing again if the waves are good. If I catch a fish that’s big enough, we have a party and feed everyone.

I went to my hometown in Quebec for the holidays and I will stay until the Montreal Boat show in early February. At home, I enjoy snow activities like snowboarding, ice hockey, riding snowmobiles, snow shoeing and playing with my two nieces.

After Canada, it will be time to start the 2015 wake surf season.”

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“This year in Minnesota, our wake surfing season lasted from late May to late October. My family and I wanted to surf year round and avoid the Minnesota winter, so we decided to move down to the island of Barbados in the West Indies.

Here in Barbados, we surf almost everyday. When the waves are small, we either get out some big foam boards, or head to another break. It’s a small island and has a variety of surf spots. I have a surf coach here who helps me with my ocean surfing and also takes me around the island to check out new spots. Being here this winter gives me four extra months of practice to improve my wake surfing. When we aren’t surfing, you can find us snorkeling, SUPing, or just perfecting our beach bum lifestyle.”

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Being a wakesurfer really helps my ocean surfing.

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koko janphut In Thailand

“This winter I will be in Thailand for wake surfing and trying my new Mendonesia “New Moon” model for 2015. I love this sport and would love to develop it further in Europe and in Thailand.

In 2014, I placed 4th at the World Wake Surfing Championships in the outlaw division, so my plan is to train as much as possible and do even better in 2015. Training this year will take me to Thailand, Russia, and USA. I’m also spending time this winter developing my new brand Mondaka Clothing. You can follow @mondakaclothing on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for the news.”

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brandon “tollie“ tolliver In Florida

“Home is officially frozen over, but I’ve been able to escape to some warmer states like California, Texas, and Florida to do some wake and ocean surfing. Last summer I accepted a position as Midwest Sales Manager for Centurion and Supreme boats, so I get to travel to all the Midwest boat shows. Although it’s too cold for water sports this time of year, it’s still fun to hang out at these events and enjoy the good vibes amongst the people who make up the wake surf industry. The seldom times I am home, I try to hit the Flow Rider at least once a week and I go snowboarding occasionally to keep my legs strong.”

 Danny Braught

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feel the ride

idolsurf.com

Team rider Brandon “Tollie” Tolliver’s signature surf-style shape.

Available in 2015 in 4’3” & 4’6” and EPS epoxy or Limited Edition carbon-fiber / bamboo construction. Handmade starting at $629.

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This morning was a dual action adventure, combining stand up paddling and white water rafting. The river was flowing, the water was cold, and that was all the incentive I needed to embrace the adrenaline rush of downriver paddling. Then afterwards I quickly embraced the warmth of my friends and the multitude of local watering establishments. This is Richmond, Virginia, the RVA, and we have a community here of paddlers, kayakers, and every other form of downriver enthusiasts. A community that grew up in the aluminum canoes and fiberglass kayaks and has seen their fair share of innovations over the decades and has had no problem adapting as paddleboarding came into its own as a whitewater sport.

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The RVA straddles the James River as it drops 120ft over the Atlantic Seaboard carving out some of the best urban whitewater in the country. From foggy morning glass to barreling Class IV rapids, the amenities of the river bring in water rats of all kinds. In the summer, the falls of the river fill up with paddlers turning what normally is a 20 minute bomb into an all-day socialite event filled with day drinking, chilling out in eddies, and mimicking wildlife. At night, everyone spills into town to share their daily exploits with the rest of the community. The winter provides a more solitude environment, as most fair weathered watermen gaze at us in amazement that we would still brave the frigid temperatures.

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It doesn’t go to say that we forget all about the summer vibes once winter hits. A concoction created in part with Hunter Davis, on the first Saturday of December our local whitewater shop, Riverside Outfitters, provides shuttles up the river where we present paddlers with grilled grub and hearty beverages. It doesn’t matter what season if whitewater is the reason. So if you think you can play—come to the RVA. 68

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Ben Moore steps forward to drive the nose of his Bic Duratec Beach 225 down the wave at First Break.

Originally designed as a windsurfing board, the stability, maneuverability, and rocker profile of the Beach make it an aggressive whitewater board as well.

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Cole Sorensen Words by Justin Hammond

If it comes to adventure, adrenaline, and friendship then Cole Sorensen is like almost any other 12 year old out there. I say almost because as of this point he is the youngest male ever to be invited to wakesurf competitively at the professional level.

His journey to the top actually began there, at the top of a mountain. By the time Cole was five he was already the youngest snowboarder in his competitions, and with Powder Ridge only an hour away from his house his skill level skyrocketed rapidly.

After he had qualified three times for the USASA Slopestyle competition, a great feat in its own, in 2013 Cole landed the 3rd place podium in his age group.

As a member of his Christian church youth group, Cole had access to many variations of board sports, but he found his second passion in wake surfing. When he isn’t strapped into his Burton, he is shredding out on Eagle Lake with his Brigade Rogue Skim custom shaped by Shawn Wright at Brigade Wakesurfing.

With the sleek style of snow jumps, Cole transitions between the sports with shuvs and grabs, spins and flips. The crossover has allowed him to create a style that truly only belongs to him.

The true humbleness of this young man is what really sets him apart because when I asked him his reaction to the invitation to riding pro, his response was simple. “I think it is an honor to be 12 and riding pro. I will just ride and do my own thing and have a great time!”

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chemotherapy initiation. A lot was accomplished during this time—I chopped off my hair, dyed it pink and got some tattoos (fake ones, mom).

Live for the Moment “As a 3rd year ER resident at UCLA, I’ve communicated lots of heartbreaking news (death of a loved one, disease diagnoses) to families. It never crossed my mind that I’d be exchanging the white coat for a hospital gown becoming the recipient of a fellow physician’s potentially terminal diagnosis … “you have cancer.”

With my new disguise, I was admitted to UCLA on January 7 to begin chemotherapy. Other than a little nausea, I am tolerating the regimen well. Perhaps the hardest challenge is adhering to my chylous (basically fat free) diet. Limiting fat stunts the growth of fluid around my heart and buys time for the chemotherapy to take effect.

My three weeks as an inpatient has been positive and has allowed considerable reflection. I am grateful to be a part of UCLA for so many reasons; the faculty, program directors, and importantly the residents who have showered me with love, gifts, and company. I am humbled by the generosity of my Hawaii friends and unanimous support and positive thoughts.”

“Ever since I have known Jessica she has taught me to dive into the present moment, experience life to the fullest and to travel whenever you get the sec. Jessica, thank you for your hard work, dedication and inspiration. We wish you a safe and healthy recovery.” -Tyler Marshall

In an odd sense I find relief that I am not getting old and deconditioned 2X World Wake Surf Champ after all.

Five weeks ago I was gearing to spend some time home in Hawaii working a sports clinic and as a physician at the Triple Crown of surfing. Following the holidays my resident schedule was sprinkled with exciting away electives at places like Big Sky and Hawaii where I’d be experiencing different aspects of emergency medicine. About two days prior to boarding the plane to Hawaii, I checked myself into UCLA’s ER with symptoms of mild neck fullness, fatigue, pain and a run time that was getting progressively slower—all complaints easily explained by the demand and rigor of a medical residency. With a nearing trip and desire for peace of mind, imaging was ordered to ensure the symptoms were benign. One thing led to another and before I knew it, it was explained that I had fluid around my heart that required emergent drainage. After a pericardiocentesis with 1.5L of fluid removed, numerous specialists, three weeks in the hospital and two lymph node biopsies, it was determined that I have Mediastinal B cell Lymphoma—a cancer that carries a high cure rate and usually responds well to treatment. It is believed I have been battling cancer for over a year. In an odd sense I find relief that I am not getting old and deconditioned after all.

My chemotherapy regimen is incredibly aggressive. It involves 6 cycles of R-EPOCH, a multidrug IV infusion given over 5-days.

Drug potency is adjusted to ensure the infection fighting cells are kept intentionally low (ANC <500).

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Don’t take life for granted and live each day to the fullest

I am extremely grateful for those that have contributed to my online fundraiser

http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-jessica-fight-lymphoma-/283137 I am finding the contributions make things like buying a wig, healthy meals, cleaners, and medical expenses doable on a resident budget. I owe so much to all of you.

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The Lochsa Pipeline Classic is a grassroots river surf rally hosted

by Strongwater MTN Surf Co. 2015 will mark the 5th Annual Lochsa Pipeline Classic. The goal is to unite river surfers for a weekend of surfing on the Lochsa Pipeline Wave. In 2014 surfers from British Columbia, Alberta, JacksonWyoming, Missoula-Montana, Boise-Idaho, Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene-Idaho and Spokane-Washington all descended on Pipeline for a weekend of surf.

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The event usually takes place the second weekend in June. The date can change however, because the wave is water level dependent. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simply about surfing, hanging out, camping and progressing the sport of river surfing. There is no prize money or prizes at the rally because of permits and other factors due to the location of Pipeline. It is more of a rally to promote and progress the sport than a contest.

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Dylan Phillip: surfer, writer, photographer and full-time van dweller.

“For me, less is more. I try to portray that in my photography as well as my life, keeping it as natural as I can, un-edited.”

“I have been living out of my van and traveling the U.S of A for over a year now, documenting and taking photos of the things around me.”

Dylan Phillip @ myamericandreamtour VIVA LA VACAY - On a full- time quest for a simpler way of living.

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“One night while watching Netflix, I watched a documentary called “180 degrees South.” A film about adventure, rock climbing, surfing, and simple living. This film inspired me so much that It changed the way I thought about my life. It brought me back to the young child- like mentality I had growing up, to live a simpler life, free of debt and full of wonder and excitement. While discussing and then watching the film with friends like Danny Braught, we began talking about this simpler way of living and how we felt like we had been fed a sack of lies—the material possessions and a cut and paste type of life we are pushed to live that doesn’t make us truly happy. That’s when I decided that I needed to embark on a similar journey.

It started with a van. Using the van as a home base, I would travel the country pursuing my dream one connection at a time. Along with the help of my father, we converted the empty interior of the white 1993 Chevy work van I had purchased, into a livable camper van. Complete with a double bed, wood floors, insulation in the walls and ceiling, and a kitchen/storage cabinet for things such as food and cooking supplies, my van now called “Pearl,” was ready for life on the road. I got rid of everything that wasn’t necessary, giving it away, throwing it away, or selling it. I became as minimal as I thought I could, finally settling on some summer and winter clothes, a camping stove, pots and pans, two surfboards, two skateboards, minimal camping gear and enough food to last me for a couple weeks. I spent New Years Eve with close friends and family, and hit the road on January 4th, 2014 at 4am. I remember that morning like it was yesterday, feeling as free as ever as I took off into the unknown.

LESS IS MORE It’s coming up on a year now since I left the place I once called home. The plan was to hit the road for a whole year, see things I have never seen, meet people I have never met. It seems like just yesterday I was packing up my van, filling it with things I thought I needed for the journey. I have rid myself of a lot of those items by this point, trying to keep my space neat and tidy, which helps keep my mind clear and life seem orderly. I have come to find that the less I worry about possessions, the less I worry about life.

The world is changing. Young adults are finding ways to travel and live more free than ever. Many are quickly finding out that there are other ways to live your life than they had grown up thinking. The traveling, new experiences, new skills and relationships formed become your future, your investments and your retirement. I have countless friends that are living out of their vehicles. Not because they are lazy, not because they don’t want to work, (most enjoy working on themselves and their own goals) but because they believe in a better and happier life, where meaningless things and possessions hold very little value.

Once basic common needs are met, roof over your head, food in your belly, friends and family and a good hobby like surfing, what else do you really need?”  Dylan Phillip and Friends

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Pictured: 1. Jessica Cichra in the SUP demo pool showing off her master yoga skills and modeling her Local Honey Designs bikini 2. Fiik Skateboards taking long boarding to a new level up to 23 mph without any pushing or kicking 3. Diana Schaekel sporting the new Body Glove Breathe collection designed for active women 4. Tom Jones and Toby Grimes from Titian Paddles 5. Angie Grab and Christine Mcfaul geared up with their floatable and portable IceMule Coolers

6. Surf Expo Models on the runway 7. Emily Phelps sporting her Amped Optics and Apparel 8. Jacob Dildine with Futures Fins showing off the new Blackstix fins for wake surfing 9. Johnny Puakea (paddle expert) and Seychelle (top sup racer) at the SUPATX/ Lahui Kai booth talking paddle technique 10. Buck Bailey and David Swanson lighting up the night with their Torch glow paddles 11. Hurley model Hunter Denoyelles

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The day after Surf Expo athletes and industry professionals headed east to the first sup race of the year, the Neptunalia Challenge, in Melbourne Florida. A little rain in the morning got the blood pumping for athletes who competed in three distances- 3, 6 or 10 miles. The elite race featured some cash prizes and Ryan Helm and Seychelle taking the honors in the Kraken 10 miler.

A great way to finish up the weekend and special thanks to the Paddling Paradise crew (paddling paradise.com) for putting on a great event.

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