Artist and creator of The Spirtited Man - Van Neistat and I discuss surfing, art, culture, mastery, flow + more. Van makes artistic and entertaining videos that are philosophical, funny and inspiring. Links to some of his work: The Spirited Man YouTube https://www.patreon.com/spiritedman Who Sets the Standard video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz_ETXDqdCU How to Learn How to Surf https://spiritedman.com  

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The Journey from Passionate Amateur to Award-Winning Surf Photographer, Oscar Hetherington. Coming from a family that enjoyed beach holidays, he was instantly hooked on catching waves.  In addition to surfing, he also took up photography to document sessions with friends. He began honing his skills by shooting local competitions and events featuring the surfing community. For years, he worked to steadily build his portfolio and improve through shooting. All of his hard work finally paid off when he won an award from the prestigious Follow the Light Foundation for his surf photography. This major accomplishment opened new doors, like assisting professional surfers on international shoots.  Oscar is based in Hawkes Bay New Zealand Website: https://www.oscarhetheringtonvisuals.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/oscar.hetherington/?hl=en Music: Original by Joe Cole. Check out Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joecolemusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TjI5d408YMuLi17W0OP9B For more form Surf Mastery: www.surfmastery.com    

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Iain "Ratso" Buchanan discusses his lifelong passion for surfing and insights from his experiences in the surf industry and WSL tour. Iain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratsonz/?hl=en Surf Shop: https://lionrocksurfshop.com Music: 'Fernweh' by Nachur www.surfmastery.com  

94 Iain "Ratso" Buchanan - The Eternal Grom

Kassia Meador shares insights from her experiance as a pro surfer and recreational surfer. What surfing means to her and how she continues to evolve in and out of the water. Kassia embodies education and inspiration for surfers through her brand, courses, and retreats. From chatting about challenging waves to overcoming head traumas, this episode gets real about the highs and lows of surfing life. We even get into alternative therapies like sound baths.  https://kassiasurf.com/ (use discount 'surfmasterylove' at checkout for 25% off) Retreats: https://www.saltysensations.com/ https://kassiasurf.com/pages/retreats Course: (use discount code 'Welcome10' for 10% off)  Definitive Guide to Longboarding 3.0 Kassia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassiasurf/?hl=en Surf Mastery website: https://surfmastery.com/ Music - "Home" by Nathan Haines

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In just over a year Andrew was surfing Pipeline. Andrew discusses his transition from skateboarding to surfing, sharing insights from trips to El Salvador and Hawaii. They delve into the dangers of surfing, emphasizing the importance of taking it slow and respecting the waves. The conversation covers personal well-being, worst surfing advice, and the unique dynamics of Andrew's Brooklyn skate park. The hosts also explore the pros and cons of using a carver skateboard and share humorous anecdotes about challenging surf conditions. The podcast concludes with reflections on the changing skate industry and the need for affordable skate parks. Throughout, the hosts infuse the discussion with camaraderie, providing an entertaining blend of nostalgia, insight, and humor. https://www.instagram.com/andrewhgelles/?hl=en https://substanceskatepark.com https://www.rosdiner.com/

92 Andrew Gelles - Concrete to Crest

This episode of "The Surf Mastery Podcast," hosts Rob Case. Rob and Michael reconnect after a hiatus and delve into their personal struggles, the well-being of their children, and their profound love for surfing. They explore a range of surfing-related topics, including the importance of mastering techniques like the pop-up and strategic wave-catching. They discuss surf trip challenges, their vision for professional surfing, their frustrations with the World Surf League (WSL), and the significance of surf culture and etiquette. The conversation also touches on family-friendly surf trips, wave pools, and diverse surfboard choices, concluding with their shared enthusiasm for surfing and aspirations to collaborate on surfing education. The episode offers a deep dive into the world of surfing, teaching, and the broader surf culture, covering everything from fundamental skills to the future of professional surfing and the importance of the surfing community. Episode 12 with Rob:  Spotify  Apple Rob's Website: https://www.surfingpaddling.com/ https://surfmastery.com/  

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