BOTE : Venture Series V.1

VENTURE SERIES

Front cover: Eric Harris paddles Lake Powell, surrounded by majestic canyon walls in Antelope Canyon, Arizona & Utah.

PHOTOGRAPHER : KIM BAKER

This page: Jacob Strahlo traversing the sandscape for an early morning launch.

PHOTOGRAPHER : SEAN MURPHY

Stand Apart

BOTE Venture Series is a hard copy of the BOTE experience. Our roots run deep in the SUP market but we aren’t just about boards and paddles. To us it’s not whether you enjoy the adrenaline rush of running a river, the tug of a big fish or time on the water with family, it’s about the adventure. The products we develop are to help you enrich and expand upon those adventures.

So get out, enjoy and Stand Apart.

This is BOTE

A Boat... in a Bag

It’s a skiff. It’s a dingy. It’s a tender. It’s a paddle board. It’s a BOTE … in a bag. Meet the Rover AeroBOTE, the most portable paddleskiff on the market. Transforming from travelbag to BOTE and back again, it’s easy to store, tags along on any adventure, and stands up to the toughest tests on any waterway, and hell … even baggage claim. So as you’re paddling, fishing, or motoring your way across the globe, Rover AERO’s got your back.

HULL FEATURES

| SANDSPEAR SHEATH MOUNTING LOCATION

| MOTORAC

| POWER-POLE® MICRO ANCHOR

| BUCKET RAC | KULA

| COMPOSITE FIBER CORE

| VERTEBRAE PUSH POLE ROLLERS

AERO TECHNOLOGY

ANYTHING BUT SOFT The technology behind our AeroBOTEs is second to none. BOTE inflatables transform from a form factor small enough to fit in a travel bag into a fully functional SUP in minutes. This system allows for superior ease of transportation and storage. Don’t worry about scratches and dings because the military-grade PVC skin is virtually indestructible. The inner core of our AeroBOTEs has tens of thousands of composite fibers that connect the top and bottom halves of the board and when under pressure create solid board rigidity. So let your adventurous side run wild and take your AeroBOTE with you!

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| RAIL TAPE | HEATPRESSED SEAM

| BVA FOAM PAD | AIRTIGHT COATING

| FUSION COMPOSITE | COMPOSITE DROP STITCH

ROVER CLASSIC AERO SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL SET-UP. SOME ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY.

| PADDLE SHEATH

| GRAB RAC

| BUNGEE STRAPS | GRAB HANDLE

| GRAB STRAP

| ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT POINTS

| ENTRY ROCKER

AERO ADVANTAGES

DURABILITY & RIGIDITY

EASE OF TRANSPORT

EASE OF STORAGE

Drag it, kick it, push it over a cliff. AeroBOTEs are incredibly durable and tough. Constructed of militarygrade PVC and manufactured with the highest quality materials, AeroBOTEs are there when the going gets rough. When inflated to the recommended PSI, AeroBOTEs are so rigid that most people will think it’s solid construction.

Whether you have a smaller vehicle with no roof mounting system or you take public transportation, AeroBOTE can go with you. Taking a flight to a remote location or on a family getaway, AeroBOTEs can be checked on most airlines. Going on a cruise to the islands or have a boat of your own, yep, AeroBOTE can accompany you wherever you want to go.

No matter what type of home or storage restrictions you may have, there’s always room for an AeroBOTE. Packed in its travel bag, it only takes up the space of a standard suitcase. So whether you live in an apartment in Manhattan, a teepee in the Sierras or in a van down by the river, you can still enjoy all that paddleboarding has to offer.

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view available styles & features | boteboard.com/rover-aero

BOARD PROFILE

STYLE SHOWN: ROVER AERO CLASSIC

ROVER MOTOR NOW $2999

ROVER AERO ONLY | $2499 LENGTH

WIDTH

COCKPIT DEPTH

AVG. WEIGHT

MAX CAPACITY

12’6”

40.5”

11”

63LBS

500LBS

Buy it now for as low as $220 per month with Affirm BOTEBOARD.COM/ROVER-AERO

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It’s in the bag...

Made out of heavy duty rip-stop nylon and high quality components, the water-resistant travel bag and attached Remora bag are uniquely designed to hold all the accessories that are included. Equipped to take on the most gnarly terrain, take it anywhere, inflate, and attach your gear... the Rover Aero transforms into a full fledged BOTE built for any adventure.

AEROGO ELECTRIC PUMP The AeroGo rechargable electric pump will fully inflate and deflate your Rover Aero in no time.

MOTO RAC The Moto Rac will fit securely to your board allowing your Rover Aero to go from paddle to power in minutes.

MOTO RAC RECEIVERS Moto Rac Receivers hold your Moto Rac in place.

SANDSPEAR SHEATH The Sandspear Sheath allows you to utilize BOTE’s Sandspear to anchor your board in place.

PADDLE SHEATH Use the Paddle Sheath to free up your hands for other tasks.

Just insert the blade into the sheath and let gravity do the rest.

GRAB STRAP A removable, durable nylon strap with comfort grip handle for added support and balance.

The strap connects directly to mounting points on the forward deck of the board.

TRAVEL BAGS The Rover Aero travel bags feature wheels which allows you to easily transport your Rover Aero to places other boards can’t reach. The detachable Remora bag buckles to the main bag and was specially designed to carry your included accessories.

INFLATABLE FINS Use the removable 10” fins for increased tracking while paddling.

3 PIECE ADJUSTABLE PADDLE A well-balanced blade design provides great stability and good power, and features an ABS edge blade. An adjustable shaft allows you to easily change the length.

HAND PUMP The Hand Pump inflates your Aero Rover by inserting the end of the hose into the inflate ports and pumping to the proper PSI.

TACKLE RAC RECEIVERS The Tackle Rac Receivers mount directly to your board allowing you to deck it out for any expedition.

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Introducing the

Available Fall 2018

Dock

The BOTE Dock is a floating inflatable dock / swim platform.

Simple. It’s highly stable, incredibly durable construction makes the BOTE dock one of the most versatile products we make. Take it to the lake house, float it off the beach, use it as a yoga platform, lash a few together to create a dock. The possible uses are endless.

We’d love to hear how you will use your BOTE dock (#botedock).

view available styles & features | boteboard.com/dock

DOCK PROFILE

AERO CONSTRUCTION WEIGHT : 80 LBS | DIMENSIONS : 10” X 10” X 8” | INTRODUCTORY PRICE $1299.99

DOCK HOW TO What goes up, must come down. Getting the BOTE Dock on and off the water is simple as can be. First remove the folded dock from the burrito wrap, unfold, attach the *pump hose to the inflation valve and fill ‘er up to 11 psi.

When you are ready to pack it up, do everything in reverse ... Easy as 1,2,3.

*AEROPUMP | $150.00

Remove from wrap & unfold

Deflate, fold & wrap Inflate and have a blast

* Pump not included BOTEBOARD.COM/DOCK

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Introducing the

TOUGH TIFIED CER

Why’s everything gotta be so hard! Well, we’ve made it easier with the KULA Softy series. Yep, it’s still round...but now constructed with watertight, heavy duty softshell filled with badass insulation.

With a watertight zipper, you can sling it around and it won’t leak a drop. But don’t let soft get you down, this baby still packs the goods and will keep them cold till the cows come home. From day tripper to the beach, to a sneaky afternoon in the office, the KULA Softy is sure to keep you satisfied. No messing around...

Available Fall 2018

KULA SOFTY IT MAY BE SOFT BUT IT AIN’T WEAK This 890 Denier, Double TPU coated rip stop fabric will give even a gator a run for its money in the tough department.

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GRAY

VERGE CAMO

KULA 2.5 SOFTY | $229.00 KULA 5 SOFTY | $269.00

KULA 2.5 SOFTY | $229.00 KULA 5 SOFTY | $269.00

Trey Nick pulling crab traps with his son by his side in the the Choctawhatchee Bay. PHOTOGRAPHER : SEAN MURPHY

HOLY MOLLES

THE DAMZIP

SOFTY SLING LATCH POINTS

We’ve included this MOLLE grid so you can attach whatever. From carabiners to knives we’re sure you’ll have plenty of options.

As its name suggests, it can block some water.

Whether going out or coming in, this Dam ain’t gonna leak.

We’ve attached plastic latch points for the Softy Sling just in case you need a helping shoulder to carry the load.

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KULA COOLER

Yeah, its round! And well, why shouldn’t it be. We figured since all your drinks are round it only made sense.The KULA is a tool for your life. Lightweight, easy to carry, tough as hell and designed to keep ice till the cows come home. From campfire barstool to a beachside lunch box, the KULA is there when you need it.

KULA 2.5 COOLER | $189.00

KULA 5 COOLER | $199.00

AVAILABLE IN:

AVAILABLE IN:

This Product Has Been Certified By The Gator Proof Alliance (GPA) | A US Swamp Service • Dept. Of Aquaculture Committee These claims are entirely fictitious and you should never let an alligator near your KŪLA. Gators can be dangerous.

BOTEBOARD.COM/KULA

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New

Verge Camo is a unique camoflauge pattern developed exclusively for BOTE. We wanted a pattern that worked across multiple platforms and products but also performed in a diverse geographic arena. Verge Camo is not only an aesthetic background for our products, but it also works to help conceal those who use our products for sport and the pursuit of adventure.

ROVER

RACKHAM

SOLID CONSTRUCTION

SOLID CONSTRUCTION

14’ / $ 3499.99* INCLUDES AXE ADJUSTABLE PADDLE, MOTOR RAC, AND VERTEBRAE

12’ / $ 1899.99 ; 14’ / $ 2099.99 INCLUDES AXE PADDLE AND CENTER FIN

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RACKHAM AERO AERO CONSTRUCTION 12’4” / $ 1699.99 INCLUDES 3 PC. PADDLE, CENTER FIN, PUMP & TRAVEL BAG

RIPSTOP CAP OSFM | $25.00

KULA SOFTY KULA 2.5 SOFTY | $229.00 KULA 5 SOFTY | $269.00 BOTEBOARD.COM

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Hunter Harlow stacking the deck on the Laguna Madre : Gulf Coast of Texas. photographer : andrew miller

As brothers, Eric and Evan Geiselman grew up doing pretty much everything together.

Having parents that fostered a life on the water from a very young age, a father who shapes surf boards and a mother who also surfs, it almost seems pre-ordained that these guys would end up accomplished watermen.

Nowadays, these professional surfers, working two different circuits, barely see each other. Usually just passing each other in the air as they travel from place to place. So vacation for these guys is at home, spending time with family and each other. We were lucky enough to catch up with them during a brief stint at their home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

StorY & photographY BY SeaN MUrphY

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MY FAVORITE PLACE WILL ALWAYS BE AT HOME, WITH MY BROTHER. EVAN GEISELMAN

Surf Trip When you are heading down to the local jetty or plane hopping to Indo, taking along the essential gear will always keep you stoked.

MR. ZOGS SEX WAX Originally formulated in 1972 these “old school” wax formulas are still relatively popular and provide effective levels of traction.

BIRDWELL BEACH TOWEL A super-soft, super-strong oversized cotton towel 100% grown and sewn in the USA. In the same Frog Skin camo pattern worn by elite Marine Raiders.

REEF SANDALS Style for the beach and beyond.

You can get away with sandals at that classy dinner spot... if they’re the right sandals.

VISSLA BOARDSHORTS Essential to have at least one pair of quality boardshorts in your arsenal.

KULA 2.5 SOFTY | $229.00 Keep the cold ones cold and it also doubles as a carry-on.

BOTE APEX MICROFIBER T | $40.00 Born from the need of serious anglers, this shirt will provide the ultimate moisture wicking & sun protection performance.

SMITH OUTLIER 2 Outlier 2 can be comfortably worn all day wherever your outside adventures take you.

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Music, fishing, golf, skateboarding. There’s not a lot that these guys aren’t good at. With as much natural born talent that they have, these guys still work their asses off and never take it for granted. In December 2015, Eric took a nasty spill at Hawaii’s Bonzai Pipeline where he nearly lost his life, so they have reason, more than most, to be grateful for the time they get to spend together.

At the end of the day, no matter how appealing jet setting around the world as a pro surfer may seem, there’s one thing in life that makes it all worth while... family. And for these guys, no matter how far away their professional lives take them, their favorite place will always be “at home, with my brother.”

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It’ll only work when it’s opened up. Sending it.

watch full video | boteboard.com/my-brother

HD

MOST VERSATILE It’s all about the lifestyle... and the HD embodies it. If you’re looking for a “one board for everything,” then the HD is for you.

A perfectly capable fishing machine, the HD is equally at home just hanging out with family. A great combination of stability, speed and standard features make the HD the most versatile board we make.

view available styles & features | boteboard.com/hd

BOARD PROFILE

STYLE SHOWN: HD CLASSIC

SOLID CONSTRUCTION

AERO CONSTRUCTION

10’6” / $ 1299.99 ; 12’ / $ 1499.99 INCLUDES AXE PADDLE AND CENTER FIN

11’6” / $ 1299.99 INCLUDES 3 PC. PADDLE, CENTER FIN, PUMP, TRAVEL BAG, & MORE

Buy it now for as low as $115 per month with Affirm 18HD120P Nose：760 x 1500mm Tail ：450 x 330mm

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18HD120P Nose：760 x 1500mm

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WHEN YOU START TO SEE SOMETHING THAT YOU LOVE THREATENED. YOU DO WHAT YOU CAN TO PROTECT IT. CAPT. CHRIS WHITTMAN

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StorY BY SteVeN DoUghertY photographY BY SeaN MUrphY

Few fish can match a tarpon’s acrobatics, strength and stamina. With skills that have evolved over millions of years while surviving a range of drastic climate changes, the mighty silver king can stem the strongest tides, elude fearless predators and overtake hapless prey with ease. However, widespread changes in their populations and movements signal significant issues throughout the coastal landscape of Florida and beyond.

With a focus on protecting essential and historical tarpon fisheries before it is too late, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and Florida Outdoor Experience set out to Florida’s Nature Coast for an expedition tagging tarpon not only for our enjoyment, but for those generations to come. Our crew for this foray comprised a group with an array of backgrounds including Dr. Aaron Adams of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Chris Wittman of Captains for Clean Water, photographer extraordinaire Sean Murphy, creative genius Rob McAbee of BOTE, accomplished angler Heather Harkavy, Gray Drummond, Owner of Florida Outdoor Experience, and the radiant Captain Lacey Kelly who serves as Operations Manager at the FOE headquarters in Chiefland.

Coinciding with the region’s epic migration of spawning tarpon where fish eclipsing 150 pounds attract anglers from far and wide, we set out with the ultimate arsenal of shallow drafting inshore platforms to navigate the tongue-twisting waterways that make this region an inshore angler’s paradise. But we were not after the world-record class tarpon that were feeding on the famed Chassahowitzka flats where Captain Steve Kilpatrick guided angler James Holland to the fi rst 200-poundplus tarpon ever caught on fly. Rather, we were focused on catching, implanting acoustic tags, and releasing 20 to 50-pound tarpon, which are the future of the fishery, to help determine potential spawning site changes and how freshwater flow into area waters might influence coastal migrations.

watch full video | boteboard.com/signaling-silver

Anglers Must Haves In the tropics 3 things are for sure ... sun, rain & bugs. Be prepared.

BOTE NITEWATCH HAT | $25.00 Own the night in Bote’s Nitewatch hat.

SIMMS DRY CREEK Z FISHING SLING PACK A rugged, puncture, and scratch resistant outer stands up to any backcountry beating. The fully waterproof, welded design seals out any seeping water that might encroach on your fishing adventure.

TARPON BUFF Stay cool, prevent sun burns, and keep the bugs out!

RANGER READY BUG REPELLENT It can get buggy out there! This non greasy bug repellent will keep those pesky little misquitos at bay.

B O T E B O A R D . C O M / S I G N A L I N G - S I LV E R

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Accomplished angler Heather Harkavy sets out on a mission to acoustic tag some silver kings.

Go Farther. Faster.

In order to make your mark on the world, you often have to make a voyage from the familiar into far off places where few have ventured or even dared. These journeys are necessary to discover our true selves and grow our knowledge of the world around us. We have developed a platform that will help you take that journey. A BOTE like no other, that will take you farther, faster than anything we have ever created.

view available styles & features | boteboard.com/rover

BOARD PROFILE

STYLE SHOWN: ROVER CLASSIC GATORSHELL

ROVER MOTOR NOW $3999 ROVER ONLY | $3499

INCLUDES AXE EDGE ADJUSTABLE PADDLE, MOTO RAC, AND VERTEBRAE LENGTH

WIDTH

COCKPIT DEPTH

AVG. WEIGHT

MAX CAPACITY

14’

40”

6”

105LBS

500LBS

Buy it now for as low as $162 per month with Affirm BOTEBOARD.COM/ROVER

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ConďŹ gure your Rover With Rover's modular Rac system and ConnexSUP attachment points you can configure Rover to suit your needs. Get the most out of your Rover with these quality attachments.

JERRYKAN | $65.00 Extend your range with JerryKan gasoline cans, attach to Moto Rac mounting points for easy storage.

WHEEL RAC | $149.00 Getting your board to and from the water has never been easier, load up your gear and your ready to Rac n’ Roll.

KULA 5 COOLER | $199.00 Strap in your favorite cooler to use as a seat (and ice box) giving you a comfy sitting position as you cruise.

SANDSPEAR | $120.00 This shallow water anchor is the perfect push pole for getting you and your board silently through the most shallow waterways without making a peep.

6HP HIDEA OUTBOARD | $500.00 It provides all the power you need for motoring the Rover, and getting you where you want to be.

BUCKET RAC | $200.00 Designed to wrap around a standard five-gallon bucket which is great for transporting bait, cast nets or just about anything really.

GRAB RAC | $199.00 Grab on! Use this rac as support while running or as you move around the deck.

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WHEEL RAC

watch product video | boteboard.com/wheel-rac

Rac n’Roll After a long day adventuring on the water it would be nice to roll your BOTE back to your vehicle or storage area. Easily slip the Wheel Rac into the hull or deck Rac Receivers and rock & roll. With the oversized balloon tires, the board will glide over almost any terrain with minimal effort.

Quick Release Tires Easily remove the tires and deflate for more compact storage.

Lightweight You won’t be toting a bunch of extra pounds to and fro.

Hand Pump

Adjust the pressure of the tires for different terrain using the included hand pump.

Oversized Balloon Tires

Snap Strap The included bungee strap snaps on to the Wheel Rac holding it snugly in place.

Thick rubber balloon tires make for a smooth ride over the roughest terrain.

Marine Grade Aluminum Constructed from welded marine grade aluminum for maximum corrosion resistance.

WEIGHT : 13 LBS | DIMENSIONS : 32” X 20” X 14” | $149.00

BOTTOMSIDE MOUNTING

TOPSIDE MOUNTING

COMPATIBILITY AND USE

Some models feature mounting points on the underside of the board specifically for use with the Wheel Rac.

For models that don’t have mounting points on the bottom of the board, you can insert the Wheel Rac into the receivers on the topside of the board (Including our AEROBotes).

The Wheel Rac will work with any Rac Compatible BOTE. Some BOTE boards provide mounting points on the bottom of the board in addition to topside mounting points.

BOTEBOARD.COM/WHEEL-RAC

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StorY BY CoreY Cooper photographY BY SeaN MUrphY

The best-laid plans are usually started by sketching on a napkin. When Jeff Spiegel and Corey Cooper sat down on a balmy Belizean night to discuss world peace, this was what they came up with... the BOTE House Belize. Now, the double occupancy cabana won't solve the issue of world peace, but it is certainly a place where peace can be found. Bonefish, permit and tarpon too!

Located at Cayo Frances Farm & Fly, on the north end of Ambergris Caye in Belize, the BOTE House Belize was designed to allow anyone to come experience this unique environment and atmosphere. As well, the incredible fishing opportunities and culinary magic of Chef Spiegel.

The construction of the BOTE House “was simple but not easy.” All materials had to be ferried from San Pedro roughly 12 miles by boat. The furniture was hand built in San Pedro utilizing locally sourced raw materials and also delivered by boat.

The BOTE House Belize will be available for anyone to utilize. As a brand, BOTE feels that this place and the experiences and unique adventures you can find here are what it’s all about. It’s why we do what we do and provide the type of products we do. “We are not a board, a t-shirt, a hat... we are BOTE.”

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SOMETIMES THE BEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT IS SIMPLY THAT A PLACE EXISTS. JEFF SPIEGEL

Getting a little help from the Caribbean breeze.

Corey & Rob pointing it North.

watch full video | boteboard.com/botehouse

Jeff Spiegel, owner & operator of Cayo Frances Farm & Fly 54

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On The Fly

From the flats of Belize to the eddylines of the Green River, we have chosen a few of our favorite things.

ENO DOUBLENEST® HAMMOCKS PRINT Take it anywhere, set it up in seconds flat, lay back, and relax.. by yourself or cozy up with your favorite person.

APEX HAT | $25.00 You’ll need a lid to protect your face on those long days on the water.

NAUTILUS REEL The best in the business. These reels have been made from 180 years of family tradition

COSTA BLACKFINS Polarized lenses reduce glare for better visibility below the surface.

GERBER FISHING GEAR Some fishermen are content to stick to the beaten path.

Others can’t leave it soon enough. The Fish collection is built for the latter, with an innovative lineup of fishing gear that is purpose-built for the adventure.

BOTEBOARD.COM/BOTEHOUSE

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Rackham MAX CAPACITY

The Rackham is the most versatile paddleboard we have ever offered. The Rackham paddles effortlessly while remaining incredibly stable. The recessed standing platform and thick bow keep paddler and gear high and dry ... and speaking of gear, the Rackham sports a capacity to handle all you’ll need.

view available styles & features | boteboard.com/rackham

BOARD PROFILE

STYLE SHOWN: RACKHAM VERGE CAMO

SOLID CONSTRUCTION

AERO CONSTRUCTION

12’ / $ 1899.99 ; 14’ / $ 2099.99 INCLUDES AXE PADDLE AND CENTER FIN

12’4” / $ 1699.99 INCLUDES 3 PC. PADDLE, CENTER FIN, PUMP & TRAVEL BAG Buy it now for as low as $150 per month with Affirm

addiTiOnal STYleS

BOTEBOARD.COM/RACKHAM

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Magda spent the majority of her teen and college years in a pool trying to become the best distance swimmer possible. She knows when to put her head down, focus, and just go. Although she fell short of her Olympic dreams, the lessons from the pool have permeated through the course of her life, from being fitness-focused to family-centered. It’s hard work ... but all worth it in the end.

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Swimming also helped drive her career—to appreciate any successes but also be able to move on from any failures.

It taught her that nothing comes easy. The competiveness and the never-give-up attitude helped her get through the early tough days of entrepreneurship when a lot of people would have quit. Being able to focus on the big picture and not letting the negatives get you down helped her to move on quickly.

“Magda is one tough son-of-a-gun.”

BECOMING GOOD AT SOMETHING IN LIFE, HELL ALMOST ANYTHING, TAKES TIME… AND A LOT OF EFFORT… , AND IN MOST CASES A LOT OF DEDICATION AND SACRIFICE TO GO THE DISTANCE. MAGDA COOPER

STORY BY COREY COOPER PHOTOGRAPHY BY SEAN MURPHY

Like most women, Magda juggles kids, being a wife, and working, but she manages to wake up early and fit in time for herself. Biking, swimming, and paddling are a mental break that allow her to momentarily be free of other responsibilities, so she can come back to them and manage it all with a clear mind and energy throughout the day.

Her kids aren’t left out of her routine though. They’re incorporated so they’ll learn the value of taking care of themselves and working hard to succeed. By example,

she wants them to be good people, productive members of society, and to know that a work ethic pays off in the long-term.

As a mom, wife, and business owner, she knows how important it is to work hard and stay in shape for all of her roles in life.

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Magda's oldest, Tristan, following in moms footsteps...or rather paddle strokes.

watch full video | boteboard.com/distance-free

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In for the long haul...

For all-day trips, it is important to know exactly what to wear and bring. You don’t want to be weighed down by unnecessary accessories, but you also want to make sure you have what you need.

FITAID RECOVERY Help your muscles recover quickly, instead of being a worn-out pile of nothing.

CHASE™ BIKE VEST Designed for those who want a minimal approach to carrying gear without sacrificing hydration or performance.

KULA 2.5 SOFTY | $229.00 Enjoy your day out on the water, with room for up to fourteen cans of your favorite beverage.

BOTE COILED LEASH | $40.00 Keep your gear close, but keep your board closer. Featuring a key pocket and adjustable, padded velcro ankle clasp.

FENIX® 5 Make every stroke count with the fenix® 5.

Includes stroke rate and even distance per stroke.

CLIF BAR Give yourself the extra longer energy to keep you going.

ONYX INFLATBLE LIFE JACKET Unique design keeps stand-up paddlers safe without compromising movement.

WOMENS AXIOM VAPOR SHIRT | $40.00 Provides superior moisture wicking and sun protection performance, with ultimate comfort.

B OT E B O A R D . C O M / D I S TA N C E - F R E E

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Traveller HIGH PERFORMANCE

The Traveller is built for adventure, long days abroad, and covering great distances. A comfortable paddling board in open water, lakes and rivers with the ability to be loaded down with essential gear. This high performance SUP was designed to be a paddler’s paddleboard, efficient yet smooth, stable yet agile, sexy yet tough.

view available styles & features | boteboard.com/traveller

BOARD PROFILE

STYLE SHOWN: TRAVELLER CLASSIC / TRAVELLER AERO NATIVE

SOLID CONSTRUCTION

AERO CONSTRUCTION

12’6” / $ 1499.99 ; 14’ / $ 1699.99 INCLUDES AXE PADDLE AND CENTER FIN

12’6” / $ 1499.99 INCLUDES 3 PC. PADDLE, CENTER FIN, PUMP & TRAVEL BAG

Buy it now for as low as $132 per month with Affirm

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StorY BY tJ MaNgrUM photographY BY roMoNa roBBINS 66

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To many, yoga is a form of exercising. To others, yoga is a lifestyle ďŹ lled with morals to live by on a day-to-day basis. In an effort to bring together a group of people to learn and practice the virtues of yoga all while being immersed in nature, BOTE Ambassador TJ Mangrum put together a retreat in Cape San Blas, FL.

WE EXISTED IN A SWEET BUBBLE OF AHIMSA. WE REVELED IN OUR PERSONAL POWER AND ABUNDANT SELF-AWARENESS TJ MANGRUM

A couple of months ago, I was brainstorming an idea that had been on my mind for quite some time. Yoga retreats these days tend to be incredibly expensive with overwhelming travel. To most, this is not feasible monetarily or time-wise. Which is when a light bulb went off—we have so many amazing state and national parks within driving distance in the South East, so why not create a legitimately affordable and accessible yoga/

SUP retreat? And this is where the retreat began to take fruition.

When I first considered what I wanted a retreat to be besides being affordable and accessible, I also wanted to leave the lightest “foot print” in our state parks, as possible. I wanted to offer people space to breathe and exist in nature. I believe, for many of us, experiencing BOTEBOARD.COM/AHIMSA

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nature in direct support of us can be foreign. Living solely on the support of the raw ground beneath us isn’t something most people are often able to experience. To be in nature and experience the sun at mid-day and the stars in the evening, can only help with our awareness of how we daily interact with nature and our environment. I know that when I spend even an hour in the woods or on the water not only do I feel more abundant, but I also recharge my consciousness. I recharge my awareness and appreciation for a part of our world that can be ignored as we travel on paved roads to enter cement buildings filled with artificial lights.

After some research and deliberation, I had found the perfect park. Cape San Blas was calling my name. I mean, c’mon! Cape San Blas is spectacular! Not to mention its campgrounds are magical. I then approached Corey at BOTE asking if we could borrow boards to lessen the costs. Without hesitation he said YES. Inexpensive travel: check. Inexpensive shelter: check. Boards: check!

Once I had the boards and destination lined up, I collected the most amazing group of Yoga teachers to facilitate this project with me. Jessica McChesney (everything outdoor/ nature loving guru), Erik Brownsword (spreadsheet/love/ Harry Potter enthusiast), Charlie Graham (life enthusiast), Elizabeth Ocheltree (spirituality enthusiast). We planned

Ease Your Mind

Somewhere between tadasana and savasana comes a moment of reflection and contentment.

Here are a few items to help you get there.

NITEWATCH TANK | $26.00 The Women’s Nitewatch Tank has an athletic form fit allowing it to move with you during any activity.

HYDRO FLASK Your water stays cold, while your yoga heats up.

LULU LEMON YOGA BLOCK From supporting your head in forward bends to lifting you in a seated twist, this block has your back in any pose.

ATHLETA HEADBAND Keep those pesky fly aways out of your face with this headband.

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out every detail of the construction of our retreat. Through their enthusiasm and hard work, we were able to collect donations for food from Patagonia and Suja, as well as Lara Bars to munch on throughout the weekend. These donations helped create an even lower cost for the retreat which enabled us to donate over 50% of our profits to charity. We donated directly back to St Joseph’s Peninsula State Park as well as Cultivate Union, a charity for yoga education. We gave back to what gave to us.

During our three day retreat we practiced land yoga on the beach, SUP yoga in the bay, beautiful story time by the fire, meditation on the beach at sunrise, stargazing and meditation under the New-moon at night, SUP adventures around the peninsula, a ceremonial fire celebration, and ate AMAZING yummy food. All under the umbrella theme of Ahimsa.

Ahimsa is a principle term used in the yoga community that means non-violence. Non-violence to anything; nature, others, the Self, etc. We spoke of treating others and ourselves with compassion, grace, and understanding. We asked campers to recognize the vocabulary they use within their own thoughts and how they choose to speak

to themselves; to understand and practice Ahimsa in whatever medium they were able.

This retreat was a surreal experience for me. I authentically feel as though all of the people, all of the support, all of the magic was deliberate. Everything fell into place with ease and positive, purposeful work. People felt impacted by their personal experience. Whether they were on adventures through the woods and on the water or reclined on the beach and resting in hammocks, people lived on this retreat. We existed in a sweet bubble of Ahimsa. We reveled in our personal power and abundant self-awareness. I cannot describe to you the visceral joy I feel by just stepping back into the memory of our celebratory fire ceremony. Or the comradery I felt during breakfast with fresh faces and stories about cushioned toilet seats.

I will forever cherish the memory of this experience. I will forever have slots in my heart designated for each soul we shared space with on this trip. I will forever be humbly grateful to BOTE and Patagonia for their help.

And I will never be able to thank the people who helped me create and facilitate this retreat adequately.

So... let’s do it again!

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When doing the half locust just doesn’t cut it.

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MOST AFFORDABLE The Flood is our entry level board, featuring the latest innovations, packed into an easy to carry and even easier to paddle platform that is perfectly suited for almost anything you want to do. Regardless of your skill level or balance, you’ll appreciate the rock-solid foundation the Flood provides.

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Make It Yours BOTE is the only stand up paddleboard brand to craft boards with advanced accessory integration systems that make it possible to “deck out� your board the way you want.

A perfect canvas for adding accessories and building the perfect vessel for your next adventure.

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BOTE ESSENTIALS

BUCKET RAC | $200.00 Designed to hold a standard five-gallon bucket, or KULA cooler. This accessory works in the front or back Tackle Rac Receivers on Rac compatible boards.

KULA 5 COOLER | $199.00 Use it as a cooler, seat, bait-well, rod holder, cast net holder, equipment storage or just about anything that you can do with a five-gallon bucket.

POWER-POLE MICRO™ | $790.00 COILED LEASH | $40.00 Keep your gear close, but This little anchor system keep your board closer. This offers up big stopping power 10’ coiled leash features a key with a silent and secure hold. pocket and adjustable, padThe all-electric Micro is ded velcro ankle clasp. ultra-compact and designed to deliver while you’re fishing.

TACKLE RAC | $200.00 The perfect companion for your next fishing trip, day on the water or expedition.

It instantly transforms your BOTE board into the ultimate fishing adventure skiff.

WHEEL RAC | $149.00 Easily slip the Wheel Rac into the Wheel Rac Receivers and rock & roll. The Wheel Rac’s oversized balloon tires will glide over almost any terrain with minimal effort.

COOLER KIT | $32.00 Keep your cooler securely attached to your board and within arms reach. The straps allow you to utilize a cooler while on the water without fear of it toppling overboard.

SANDSPEAR | $120.00 This shallow water anchor is the perfect push pole for getting you and your board silently through the most shallow waterways without making a peep.

HITCHHIKER | $30.00 Detachable Hitchhikers provide a convenient place to store extra gear. Hitchhikers attach to the Travelink™ Sling (or just about anything) with two velcro attachment straps.

TRAVELINK SLING | $40.00 The Travelink™ is an adjustable carry strap that latches to the rail of your board in order to get you to your paddling spot more easily and comfortably.

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BOTE APPAREL

It’s a Lifestyle The lifestyle is why we at BOTE do what we do. We live it, even when we are not on the water. The BOTE apparel collection allows you to represent the BOTE lifestyle whether you’re out on the town or chillin’ in the backyard.

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1 APEX HAT : Unisex | $25.00

5 DETAILS : Men’s SS-T | S-XXL | $26.00

2 B LOGO TRUCKER HAT : Unisex | $25.00

6 BOTE NATION VAPOR : Men’s Microfiber Shirt | S-XL | $40.00

3 NATIVE WAVES HAT : Unisex | $25.00

7 BOTE REPUBLIC VAPOR : Women’s Microfiber Shirt | S-XL | $40.00

4 NATIVE FLORAL : Men’s SS-T | S-XXL | $26.00

8 KIDS URAL : Kids SS-T | XS-YXL | $26.00

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BOARD PROTECTION

We Have You Covered The BOTE Series of protective products is like life insurance for your boards and paddles. These products have been designed to keep your investment from harmful UV rays and general wear and tear.

BOARD BAG : Available Sizes 10’6”,12’,12’6”,14’ | $275.00 Our BOTE Board Bag is the perfect way to protect your board. With a full zipper, fin slot, paddlee slot, handles, shoulder strap, exterior bungee, and reflective backing, your board will be protected from all of the elements!

BOTE SOX : Width 28.5” x Length 10’6” -14’ | $90.00 The BOTE Board Sox provides protection from the sun. Slip it on for the car ride or while boards are sitting on the shore after a paddle. Also included is the Board Sox carrying bag, the bag rolls up and fits nicely away. The bag also doubles as a paddle cover.

PADDLE BAG : Paddle Length 72” - 86” | $65.00 The BOTE Paddle Bag is the next level of SUP paddle bag design. The adjustable strap allows for multiple paddle lengths with just one bag. The light colored rip stop nylon fabrication is heat reflective and UV resistant. All engineered in a form fitting bag to allow you to stand apart while traveling.

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Recently we lost one of the pioneers of our brand, Bob Brown, and his wife Meredith to a tragic car accident as they were headed on a family vacation.

Bob was one of our Marketing Executives and was instrumental in bringing all of the images and videos to life through our web and digital environment. If you’ve witnessed any of our marketing content over the years, you can bet Bob was behind it. Bob would always joke and call himself “the robot” of BOTE, but he was much, much more than that. He was a mentor, a co-worker, a technician, a comedian, a husband, a friend, and a brother.

BOTE wouldn’t be what it is today without Bob. As a family at BOTE, we mourn the loss of Bob and Meredith.

They were two shiny souls who set the high-water mark for human greatness. They will both be sorely missed and never replaced.

There was much more to Bob than work, too much to contain with words. But in short, Bob was BOTE...and BOTE is Bob. We miss you and love you both.

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