Paul Camenisch

Paul Camenisch has been traveling the world in search of waves, culture and environmental awareness.  His message is to respect and keep the ocean and beaches clean.  Respect the mammals and support our community organizations.   He is making a difference in many levels, from his surfing to being an excellent role model to the local community.   

Name: Paul Camenisch

Nicknames: no nicknames! 

Age:   35

Weight: 150

Stance: regular

Home Town:  Milton

Home Break:  The world

Board: 5'10" twin fin, 19" 2"1/4, but all of them,  I'm addicted to surfboards just ask my wife.  I have quite a quiver I enjoy riding all boards, from small to long.

Sponsor:  Prana Clothing, Rehoboth Beach Surf Shop

How long have you been surfing?   I've been surfing since I was twelve,  I was always a skater, skated a lot when I was a kid, I bodyboarded and then I just wanted to surf.  I got my first board, it was a  used board, from Fenwick and I kept doing it, I kept trying whenever I could get to the beach, then I got my license and started going more and more.  

you are a world class wave surfer, what are some of the places you have traveled to?  I can't say I'm a world class wave surfer, I like surfing world class waves!.  I've been to New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Indonesia, Chile, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, and Canada.

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and your all time favorite wave is? why?  Hollow Trees in Indo, it's a really challenging right hander reef break and it's challenging but so rewarding. That's what intrigues me, I love reef breaks, but I have many favorite waves.  There are so many waves out there and I like them all buy H Trees (Hollow Trees)  and Raglan in New Zealand, I caught it really good one time. Its hard to just pick one.  (laughs)

what is the key to surfing in different places? Tread lightly and show respect, what I have always enjoyed about surfing and what I have learned about is that you have to be one with the ocean and if I go to a different place I like to study the wave, see how it breaks, and not go out there thinking that I own it.  I respect it and try to take in what I see from other people.  Every wave is different, just got to enjoy the uniqueness of every wave.

Ive heard that if you like to surf and you don’t travel you are not being fair to yourself, do you agree?  I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to travel,and I know that not everybody has that opportunity.  I started traveling in my adult life and it is something that I enjoy, I have set the way I live my life to be able to travel, but the ocean is what you make of it, its a playground no matter where you are and some people have all they need in front of them, and if that satisfies them that's all it matters.  If you can't travel or if you can, you are what you make of what you have.  The moment that you are out surfing  is what counts, whether you are in Delaware or if it is around the world.   You don't have to travel around the world to get surf.

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how does one open fully to the ocean, the freedom of just going anywhere in search of waves?   The ocean is a power place, I'm happy I found the ocean, and always know there is  more to it than just the waves, its a whole Eco system, you have to look at as a whole and respect it.  I try to do my part as far as using it as something I love to do, by keeping it clean, respecting the animals that are around it, that is something that Ive gotten into more now that I'm older.  Try to be in balance with the ocean, not just use it for what is worth and disrespect it.  It involves my whole  lifestyle, I try to stay in tune with myself and all my surroundings, just flow.  The ocean is a place that I go to ground myself and get back in balance if I have to. Even if it is just to swim or go body surfing.    

Do you enjoy surfing smaller Delaware waves?   Yeah I do, its funny that you say, cause I think about that all the time when I'm traveling, it keeps everything in perspective, makes me appreciate where I come from and what I have, even going all around world, the waves are not always good and that's how it is here, I like to say every dog has its day, you can go to world class waves or different places in the world and you are not always going to get good waves, but here right at home, underneath your fingertips sometimes it lights up and its a magical session, you really have to be grateful for that.  I feel fortunate that  was raised close to the ocean as supposed of being land lock, I think being able to surf and go in the water every day keeps me in check.   If it works out that I get really good waves at home I'm just as happy if I was getting good waves somewhere else. 

What has been your best experience surfing DE-   My best experience in De would have to be being able to surf in the winter time, putting all the rubber on.  I really feel the waves always get better in the winter and there are not that many people around so I enjoy surfing with a select few, being able to enjoy what it has to offer, the elements that are thrown at you.  Not always catching the best wave but being one with nature in challenging conditions.  I say challenging because the waves in the winter time in Delaware, late fall or early spring,  can be just as challenging as anywhere, you are in with all the elements and have all this rubber on, you can't really function as you normally would, but it just fun to be out.  Finding gems, beautiful beach break barrels. Its here if you want to be committed 

What is your worst experience/ may be biggest wipeout?   I've had a lot of them!  I feel the worst experience is when you are paddling back out and you are digging' for the horizon and the wave is coming and you know its going to break and you try to get underneath of it but it breaks two feet in front of you, picks you up, tosses you around, spits you out, rolls you over, and all the sudden you don't know where you are at.  Those are worst then me falling on a wave.   Sometimes is fun but sometimes its like a roller coaster ride, but you gotta enjoy a good wipe out!

do you do any special training and diets?  I'm really into yoga, I like to stay in tune with my body through yoga and I have my own personal training practices that I do.    I enjoy swimming, I go to the Y in the winter, staying in shape and staying active.  Just staying active everyday even if it is a walk with my dog or getting my heart rate up, I feel that's important.  I try to eat a really healthy diet, try to eat all organic food, you are what you eat"  that's one thing I learned in college , what you put in your body can really affect your mood, performance, and things like that.

what has been the biggest swell you have surfed this year?  I just got back from indo, caught a pretty big swell there, caught some  6-8 foot reef break waves but I was in Chile in March and caught a pretty big swell there, 8' to 10' swell, really big sand bottom points there, where is was really top to bottom, with wet suit on, I would really say in March in Chile are some of the biggest waves I surfed this year.

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How was your recent trip to Bali?  Bali is amazing, its not only just the waves.  Bali is so alive and colorful, its a cool culture, they believe in the Yin and the Yang and they try to balance out their life with the good and evil.  I like to take into perspective those same principles in my life.  The people are a reflection of their surroundings and its cool to be in a place that can make you feel so small.   Something that I enjoy about traveling is being in different cultures and see how people live and relate it to where you live, see what they do in their daily lives.  One thing I really like to do when I'm in Bali is get on a moped and go in the rice paddy's early in the morning and I get to see all the people working, basically  going in the middle of it and see how they live their lives on that side of the world.    I don't travel only to surf but I also travel to learn about cultures in other parts of the world.   Makes me think about ways I live my life and what I can to better my self and people around me, just be a better person.

who are some of your  favorite surfers?   I enjoy watching all surfers, and taking a little bit from everybody, but some that I really enjoy surfing and just how they carry themselves, past, present , future.  Dave Rastovich, Slater ever since I was a kid, Slater is the man, and still winning now, he is older than I am, on top of his game at his age, it has a positive influence, you can still do a lot of stuff at any age.    Derek Hynd he is an old soul, he still carrying out the soul surfing in his life and Tom Curren.  Those guys are a big influence on me because they are soul surfers and not caught up on the media of surfing and that's something I try not to get caught up in, like traveling to places that are hyped up and rather going to places that I enjoy, not because its the new spot.  Surfing is a freedom and they reflect that.

you said you skate and do you snowboard?  I love to skate, I started skating before I surfed, I try to skate as much as I can but I just had my meniscus repair this past spring, so I haven't been able to skate in the past year and half, but I have a half pipe in my back yard that really needs some TLC so I'm hoping to get that thing back in order.     I really enjoy snowboarding, I lived out west for a couple of seasons, and I haven been in a couple of years cause of my knee problem but I'm really anxious to get  back on the slopes.

Your thoughts on SUP?  I'm a fan, I have one, I use it more for training in flat water, I take it out in the bay, been out twice this week, since I've been home, I don't have an opinion with surfing with an SUP.  I personally don't like going out in the line up with them, not that I disrespect anyone that does, I do feel they have their place in the line up and certain respects, but I choose not to bring them in the line up, but I do use them , its a great way to enjoy the water , you  get to see a lot of the activity that's going on around you being on top the water like that.     Its a useful tool, and that reminds me of my trade, carpentry, there is a tool for every job, I think you can use that in many respects , certain waves you need the right tool for the job if you don't you can get hurt.  I use that not only in my surfing life but also I use it in my career

Any projects that you are working on?   I'm a contractor by trade, I have a couple renovations going on.  I have also been trying to be more active in the community, I'm a ,member volunteer of MERR, which is the mammal rescue here in Lewes.  And with my clothing sponsor Prana Clothing, when I went to Chile I did a blog spot for all the water pollution issues and the things they have been dealing with like smog etc.   I've been trying to be more active about being respectful towards the ocean  and making people aware that they have to respect it.  Keep it clean and show respect for the animals that call it home.  Ocean awareness!!!

What do you have going on for the rest of the year and 2012?  I'm going to California in the beginning of November, my wife and I are going to take a road trip, gonna go visit my brother in law, he lives in San Francisco, go surf, travel and see some friends and family.  Also hopefully get to Hawaii in the winter time, and  2012 I tentatively I have a plan to go back to Indo in April, but I'm really anxious to seek new places, not just for surfing but for travel,  There are a lot of waves that I want to go find because it was really inspiring to go to South America and see the potential for waves in other places, there are other waves that are untapped that you can find.

anybody you would like to thank?   My beautiful supportive wife that deals with my surfing addiction she is my rock and my best travel partner too.   My parents that have always been supportive of me in everything I do, and everybody that I have met along the way, I've met some of my best friends traveling, and I'm thankful to be here today healthy and happy.  I also want to thank Prana Clothing and Rehoboth Beach Surf Shop.

How cool is your wife?  She is amazing, loving, beautiful, and she makes beautiful art jewelry,she has a killer gallery  in Rehoboth Beach, (Heidi Low Gallery) if any one wants to come out and support her , she is having a show the 8th of October, its going to be rad, she has been working really hard on it, influenced by the Silversmiths in Delaware, she was awarded an artisans grant from the state.   She has some really unique and beautiful pieces, she carries artist from all over the world.  Shout out to Heidi!  I love you!!!!     big ups to her and the Low family.

Thanks for the interview Paul and for everybody out there if you see trash please pick it up!  

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Corey Mahoney Interview

Corey Mahoney is a professional skimboarder  that has been leading the wave of new skimmers on the east coast.   He owns Alley Oop with his business partner and childhood friend Jason Wilson.  They both have contribute to changing the lives of many kids with their summer skim camps and clinics.   Corey has mad steez (style) on his board making huge waves seem effortless.  Summers in Delaware, winters in Florida,  Alley Oop is a way of life!   

Corey skimming North Side-  Photo by Gel Clemmer-

Name:  Corey T. Mahoney

Nickname:  There are a lot of those, but Ramon or “Moe-nee”, I forget why but Carter Schmidt threw that out there one time and I kinda accepted it and everyone else called me that from that point on.

Age: 29

Weight: from 180lb to 195lb

Stance: I’m regular

Home Town: Dewey Beach, DE

Home Break: South Side, DE

Board: My new exile

How long have you been skimming?  and how did you get into it?

Coming up on 20 years, I was friends with Jason (Wilson) and Joey (Vavala) growing up,    I tried Geoff Shupard’s  board, one of his old Sand Pipers from back in the day and just went on from there, kinda got hooked and started doing it and wanted to get better than them  although it will probably never happen!  (laughs)  my parents used to let me ride the Trolley to Dewey every day from Rehoboth and it just developed like that.

How would you describe your skimboard style?

I’m more of techy skimboarer for a big guy, my ideal wave is something that's about waist high, with a nice open face that I can bust a trick on, my favorite move to do is a front side slash,  that way I can put my whole big 6 foot frame into it.

Your thoughts on Grinching?  The greatest creation in the world!  Even though I haven’t gotten a gem of a wave on it .  It’s just so much fun the effortless work, its more of concentrating into riding a big wave than getting out to it, you lose a lot of your energy trying to get out to waves like that.   There are so many days where is a little to far out to  get to for skim and too close to the beach to surf, the grinch takes that out of the equation.  

Do you skim everyday? 

I try to, had a little injury, I’ve been rehabbing the knee, a dancing accident (laughs)

 Your best session ever?

probably the first time I won the east coast, I call it a session cause I was skimming with three of my best friends Geoff Shupard, Connor Schmidt and Jamie Celano, think it was 2004, just tyring to out do all my buddies.

worst wipeout?

L:Corey Mahoney and Jason Wilson checking the waves.

when I was 16 I cracked my head open, I was skimming with Greg Catts and Joey Vavala, who were not 16 yet, we were at South Side on this really big day, we were playing a game called suicide, you just throw your board down and slide into any wave that was coming, it doesn’t matter if it is a 6 foot wave slamming into the shore, when you are told to go you go.  The wave I went to, I timed it perfectly , I went up and I  was going wrap it but the board slipped out and I went under,  I came up, and though where is my board and boom on top of my head.  I came out of the water holding my head, it didn’t really hurt that bad, I was just holding it and looked down and there was blood running down my chest and I looked at my hands and they were covered in blood.  Called the lifeguards over, they were freaking me out, the one life guard says “woah” .  There are only a few ways to wrap your head, around your temple or like you have a tooth ache, they started to warp my head like I had a toothache, Greg and Joey lost it laughing. Life guard tells me I need to get to the hospital because if I lose a lot of blood I can pass out, then I started thinking I had to drive myself to the hospital because Joey and Greg didn’t have a license. Long story short, 4 staples in my head, you can still feel the bump on my head.

favorite trick?  Front side big spin! 

Favorite place to skim in the world? Cabo, lovers beach, its a cross between cabo and 

a place up towards Todos, I can’t name the beach, people wouldn't want me doing that. Nice reef break in the middle of nowhere.

Do you practice any other sports?  Skate a little bit, and my background I played La Cross all through college.

You are positive influence to a lot of skimmers, who were some of the people that influenced you while growing up?  My friends influenced me a lot and I looked up to George Bryan a little bit. Everybody was into the Beaker  and he is ridiculously good, but I’ve never picked the best person in the sport as my influence I look for different qualities, Goe is a big guy, I’m a big guy.....kinda just looked up to him a little bit more

How did alley oop come about? We had an idea, that basically nobody was getting taught how to skimboard, when I was in my senior year of high school I thought why isn’t anybody doing this.  No body was even giving a lesson, maybe people thought no one would pay for it.  I saw an opportunity and all it took was a poster and a flyer, skim lessons $20 a pop, and then the teaching aspect of it developed.  The name came from Jason (Wilson) we had the idea sitting around and pitched it to Harry, hoping that he would get the idea and run with it and I would work at it, but he flipped it on me saying “no I want you to do it, this is something you should do as your business”   We had all the tools, Dewey Beach, everybody skims the element is there, had the promotion for the store Dewey Surf and Sport and everybody around to be the counselors.  First year didn’t really get much attention, next year we got 18 kids,the first year was a sleep over camp.   It has eleven years now and now we are at 294 new campers for this year.  It has grown.

When did you guys open the FL alley oop and where is it ?  We opened last December,  because this is such seasonal town, and we want to do this as a main way to make a living that was the best place to do it.  Besides half of our online business was coming from FL.   It was more of a question  of  where not if we should do it.   Its in Lauderdale by the sea, Ft Lauderdale.  Another cool thing that has happened is that all of our employees were campers.  In 2002 Dave Grok came to camp and now he has been our head counselor for 2 years. It all comes full circle.

What are some of the most rewarding things that come from having the camps?  Getting the kids into something positive, showing them another way of life at the beach.  Spreading the passion for skimboarding, making it infectious.   

How was this years Championship Contest?  It was awesome. It was Jason and Harrys theory on how they could make this an amateur world championship pan out.  This year was the skimboard championships 30th year, and it started as an amateur event with 20 competitors.  Not having the pros there was a concern in the skimboarding community, that maybe it wouldn’t be as competitive but the fact that we kept the semi pros,  those guys that are in that division are driving the sport right now.  I was on the mic and there was a point in the super heat that I couldn't talk fast enough, it was wave after wave, John Weber, Sam McCoy, Sean Kenny.  The riding level has gone up so much that some of these riders should be going pro already.  The other aspects were having Joe Bonk come back for his last hurrah as an announcer and Harry's last year too.  We dedicated an award to Harry, the H-Dub Professional Volunteer award, there are people that go to all the contests and are there from the time you set up to  the time you break down, and that's what Harry does he is dedicating all  of his time to something he is not getting paid for , and being the main sponsor this year it was the culmination to something we have been trying to accomplish, trying to give back to the sport as much as we can.

What are some of the other events you guys will be hosting this year?

In Delaware we have the Coastal Clean Up ,September 17th, we invite everybody to come help out clean the beach, we are responsible for all of  Dewey, 9am-12pm  and we are doing our Halloween contest October 29th “ Sea Witch competition” , that one is always fun, seeing what everyone will come up with for costumes and if you win the costume contest you get to be on the Tshirt for next year, last year we had Kiss and those turned out sick and for this year we have the little rascals by Nate and Syd Phillips with their dog.  We'll possibly have some skateboarding things going on, working stuff out with Epworth church,  that's the church Jason and I attended, we have some good ties there.     Oh yeah and we have huge sale on Labor Day weekend!

What do the kids around here need to do to get sponsored?   Put media together, photos, videos, and hounding people like myself.    We find you, go skim have a positive attitude, if we feel like you can be a good representative to Alley Oop we will put you on the team.  It’s really a false since of what being sponsor really is, being sponsored is really all about representing a company, and that's the first thing you should ask yourself, how can I represent this company well, it's not just a sticker on your board.    Delaware kids have a lot of potential, they need to find a good wetsuit and skim year around. 

Thanks to?

Shout out to Jdub, Harry and the Wilson family, my parents for supporting me in everything that I do,  my friends, and all the counselors.  

Thanks for the interview Corey. Alley Oop is located on New Orleans St,  Dewey Beach Delaware

Skip Savage

Skip Savage is a Rehoboth Beach native.   He joined the military in the 60s and got stationed in FL, he wanted to be stationed in Dover to be closer to home but FL turned out to be a fortunate experience, thats where he was exposed to surfing.   Many friendships were made at that time, allowing him to surf legendary spots and be part of the evolution of surfboard design. After the military he headed back to Delaware, opened up a surf shop and continued to spread the surf stoke in our area.  Skip was a  top rated ESA competitor for many years and was inducted to the East Coast Legends Hall of Fame 1996.

name:Thurman Franklin Savage

nickname:Skip

age:67

weight:170 lbs

stance:Switch foot

home town:Rehoboth Beach, De.

home break:Indian River Inlet

board:long board

When did you start surfing?

Started surfing in 1964

How long were you in the military for? did you get a lot of surfing time while in the military?

In the U.S. Air Force for four years and being stationed in Orlando, got to surf every day I was off duty. Ended up renting a place in Cocoa Beach to make it easier to stay over.

How did “surf shop east” come about?

Before I was discharged from the service, I started thinking about what I was going to do. Since I loved surfing so much, it was inevitable that it had to be something related to surfing.

that was in 1966.

How many people surfed in rehoboth at that time?

Hard to put a number on the people who surfed there then, but it certainly was not that many. Basically just all your friends or soon to be friends. There were quite a few in Ocean City though. That was a long drive back then.

Have the waves changed a lot since those days?

The waves have not changed since then, but the beaches and breaks have. And of course the amount of people in the water. Our biggest problem back then was dogging weights from the surf fishermen!

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What was the best spot to surf at that time?

The BEST spot was the Inlet....both sides. Also the jetties in front of Henlopen Hotel and the Cove.

How much has the ESA changed with the years?  How many years did you surf competitively?

The ESA has changed and evolved just like everything in surfing. At one point it was getting so big membership wise it failed to keep up with the age groups especially the girls and woman's divisions. But, all in all, I don't think that there are contest run on a more  predictable time schedule. I have surfed the ESA in both De. and Fl. and the contest that was most fun was the HO-HO Surf Off. At the Inlet in December by Harry Wilson. That was a dedicated bunch of surfers and spectators!! I started surfing in the ESA in 1971. My best years were 2001  and 2002 when I won the district, regional and east coast championships and placed second in the U.S. Championship.

I still compete, but only selected local charitable events.

When were you inducted in the Surf Legend Hall of Fame?  

The official word went out in late 1995 to be in Orlando at Surf Expo January of 1996. Twenty two surfers were inducted during that event. The two days before the induction were certainly filled with nervousness. After the show ended on Saturday, we went to a hall that was a brand new part of the Convention Center. As we entered the hall, soft Hawaiian music was playing, lights were dim, we all relaxed and it turned into surfing history.

Do you still surf all the time?

I live right on the beach in Cocoa Beach and usually surf right out front. It's never crowded. It might be better some where else, but proximity breeds contentment.

Your all time best surf session in Delaware?

Hard to remember the best sessions up there. There were so many, but one instance was surfing in the Cove. I remember taking off on a wave, riding it and looking back at another person riding a different wave behind me, THEN a third person riding yet another wave. Those rides were so long and perfectly peeling off up  the beach.

Worst wipe out or experience in the water?

I'd have to say the worst problem I've had in the water was being stung by a Portuguese Man of War.

What type of board  do you think works best in Delaware waves?

I've always been partial to long boards so.......

Can we say that you love Delaware?

Born and raised in De. There are many other places, but I always say I'm from there and proud if it.

Rehoboth Beach Museum has a surf exhibit, going on  have you checked it out?

From every thing I've heard, it sounds very nice. I sent some things up there.

What is something that you are most proud of?

I am proud of being involved in a sport that has been my life for the past forty seven years.

What is some advice you can give to all the surfers in the area?

Advise for surfers every where; be friendly, be respectful and have fun.  Pretty simple. Carpe Wavem

Vince Boulanger

Vince Boulanger is one of the best surfers in OC, Maryland.   He was part of the Nike 6.0 Expression Session at the Dew Tour this year and got 2nd place.    Boulanger surfs year around and is an areal master with a powerful cutback.    

Name: Vince Boulanger

Age: 22

Weight: 160

Stance: goofy

Home Town: ocean city

Home Break:  inlet

Board: 5'11 18 3/8 2 1/4

Sponsors:  Quiet Storm surf shop,Brian Wynn surfboards, Reef and Dragon

What have you been up to? 
just hanging out with all my friends who are here for summer

What made you start surfing and when?

some kids I went to school with invited me to surf with them when i was about 13 and i was hooked right away

When did you realize that you wanted to take your surfing to the next level?

probably when I was about 15 and started doing well in the local contests. I saw that if i progressed I would get the chance to surf more and surf better waves

Do you remember winning your first contest?

I don't really remember it that much...I remember that it was the beginners contest though so I didn't feel like it counted. I remember the 1st contest that I won my division in ESA was when I was 15 in the Malibu's contest. I was just stoked to get some prizes!

Over the course of your surfing career, what are a some of your personal highlights?

for me the best highlights are just the memories of great waves and the people I've met from traveling as far as contests or media or whatever, the best thing I've put out is my part in a surf video called Patience. It was my first video part and I felt like I put a lot of work into it and I was just stoked when it finally happened.

Who are some of your role models or surfing influences?

my favorite surfers to watch are Andy Irons and Dane Reynolds...I don't feel like I'm following another persons path though so I cant really claim a role model. I think there is good in a lot of people, role models are everywhere

Favorite surf travel destination?
New Zealand

Best surfing session?

I got to surf a good left in Hawaii with 2 of my friends, Mick Fanning, Bede Durbage, Joel Parkinson and Andy irons. It was really cool to trade waves with those guys, they put on a show and were class acts in the water. I was just tripping because i was surfing with the guys I always watch on video and stuff and they were destroying waves right in front of me.

Worst wipe out?

last fall I fell on a wave, broke my board, and my wetsuit got blown out, it was a really cold swim in!

A lot of people say you can’t get good at surfing in our area, what are your thoughts about surfing Delmarva?

We get waves, just not that often. especially June and July.

Winter surfing in OC? the cold is brutal but its usually not crowded and sometimes the waves get really good

What are your favorite surfing maneuvers?

big backside airs

Are you working on any new tricks?

oh yea I'm always trying new stuff, right now I'm trying flips and stuff but really I want to get some different grabs documented, it doesn't count if I don't have proof!

Any other hobbies?

skateboarding

How do you stay balanced and grounded?

I gotta girl that does that for me

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

I'm still trying to decide where exactly i want to go. i want to finish the east coast contests and then move somewhere in October where i can get some better waves

What is some advice for the young surfers out there?

just enjoy surfing and all the relationships and opportunities that come with it and remember the reason you surf is to have fun

Thanks and shout outs? Moms Pops Brothers, all other family, Brian wynn, Chris makibbon, all my friends and anyone who has helped me out anytime THANKS!!!