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EDITOR'S NOTE

SPRING EDITION Welcome to our 2017 Spring Edition of Fluid Magazine. Although winter wasn't really that bad to us, who doesn't love spring? One of my favorite things is the time change. No more getting out of work when it is practically dark out! I really want to do away with daylights savings, because every year when Fall hits, I am always dreading losing that hour. With that being said, who is down for signing a petition to get rid of the time change??! I know I sure am, and I would be stoked to keep living my life through the winter months. Now onto a better note. Going into March, living in Central Florida during Spring time means you pretty much have won the lottery of life. The time goes back to normal, and we can finally enjoy all that this land has to offer. If you don't get out and explore, you’re pretty much failing to cash that winning lottery ticket in. For me, Spring signals that it is time to start planning out some vacation time in my schedule. Vacation time means something different for all of us. For some it is just time to decompress and get as far away from work as possible. For others, it’s a journey and time to discover things. Whatever it is to you, savor it and enjoy it with the ones you love. Central Florida has so much to offer right at your fingertips. You can always find a reason not to do a trip; work, school, romance, finances. The key is to find a compelling reason to do it and allow all other factors to fit in around that. So, get out and explore what Florida and the East Coast has to offer. Whether you want to stay in around town or get out on the road, a great start would be a trip to the Outer Banks! Check out our travel feature in this issue for the inside scoop for getting on the road and visiting OBX from a Floridian’s perspective. Always look forward to what lies ahead. Bryan Forand | Editor

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CONTENTS

IN S IDE TH IS IS S U E issue 2. volume 6 . March - april 2017

editor's note

s p r ing is s u e

10 miss sunshine co u r tne y r o s s

14 PHOTO: RUDDY

behind the lens john garza

the outer banks

road-trip approved

22 billy rotne fishing guide

26 PHOTO: RUDDY

WHat i ride jesse heilman

FIshing reel

reader submissions

35 Talk story mimi munro

38 PHOTO: RUDDY

GROMSTOP e tha n ha r bins o n

Behind THE COVER Not hing but g ood vibes and hand jives from Mr. Jesse Heilman.

PHOTO BY pat ric k ruddy

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COURTNEY NICHOLE ROSS Age: 19 Where do you live? New Smyrna Beach, FL Originally from? New Smyrna Beach, FL Occupation? Server at Clancy's Cantina Where would your dream trip take you? Somewhere tropical like Fiji or Bali. What do you enjoy the most about modeling? Being able to be myself and express my style through pictures. I find it a lot of fun, I love meeting new people, and it makes me feel good about myself. How many times a day do you use social media? (tell us the truth) Probably 50% of my day. If you were a skittle, what color would you be and why? Red, because who doesn't like the red skittles? Real House Wife's or Sunday Night Football? Sunday Night Football You aren't the average lady. Tell us about your plans for the future? I don't have a plan because tomorrow is never promised. I do know I'd like to get my associates and then become a registered nurse. Got a boyfriend? Not at the moment and don't plan on having one any time soon. Worst Pickup Line? "Do you have a mirror in your pocket, because I can see myself in your pants!â&#x20AC;? lol Most important thing on a first date? To be a gentlemen. Best beach in Florida? New Smyrna Beach, duh Favorite celebrity? Leonardo DiCaprio Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hottest- Surfers, Skaters, Wakeboarder, Musicians or Artist? Surfers I love Fluid magazine because? It supports our local town and represents all of the beautiful things this city has to offer. What does the future hold for the lovely Courtney? I just want to be successful and happy.

LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT

BEHIND THE LENS

Photographer: JOHN GARZA Age: 30 years young Shooting since: 2014

Raised in the shark bite capital of the world, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, John Garza grew up with a rather pessimistic outlook on ocean predators and the role they play in our oceans. It wasn’t until he moved to Hawaii in 2010 that he met a group of individuals who forever changed his opinion of the ocean and its creatures. Since then he has dedicated his time to photographing the underwater world in order to raise awareness and reshape the misconceptions humans have concerning his finned friends. Garza has recently located back to his Florida roots and is still an advocate of raising awareness. Let’s hear more about Garza and his passion for the ocean and it’s creatures.

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Hi John, where and when was the last image you captured? The last image I captured was quite memorable actually. I took a day trip from Florida to the Bahamas for a dive. We spent the whole day in the water. The sharks were rather lethargic and everyone got out of the water except for me. I was photographing Lemon Sharks when out of the corner of my eye I noticed a big shadow approaching the surface. I stayed still and calm as the dark object moved closer and closer. Finally, I saw that it was a Great Hammerhead. It was the first one I had ever been in the water with. She was about seventeen feet long. The locals have named her Sylvia and, man, is she beautiful! I spent a solid thirty minutes with her swimming around me. Definitely one of my most unforgettable moments. Give us a little background on how you got into ocean photography. Moving to Hawaii really changed things for me. I was surrounded by such beauty all the time, so I went and bought my first camera for fun. What inspires you? What inspires me the most is how much I’ve seen the world change and how many people I have seen come together for ocean conservation. It is going to take all of us working together to repair the damage we have done. Why shark conservation? Growing up in New Smyrna Beach I witnessed so many of my close friends get nipped by sharks. I grew up actually long lining for shark because I had a completely different outlook on them. Later on, when I relocated to Hawaii, I met a group of people who educated me and showed me the true side of sharks. Seeing how unthreatening they truly are and understanding their behavior made me want to change others' preconceived notions. The reason there are so many shark bites in places like New Smyrna is because the sharks cannot see in those murky waters. They are completely relying on sensory cells called Ampullae of Lorenzini and they don’t have arms to check things out like us humans. Most of us are scared to death of sharks. Do you still have the fear, or are you pass that? No fear of sharks for me! I actually get really excited. For me and my other fellow shark conservationist it is more about respect. The ocean is their home, and we should act like proper guests. When I am in the water with sharks I make sure they are comfortable. If they are in a good mood then I stay in, but if they’re having a bad day then I just get out and let them do their thing. Everyone has bad days. Where is your favorite place in the world to shoot and why? My favorite place to shoot, hands down, is Tahiti. Not just because of the pristine blue lagoons but also because of the people and their culture. Tahitians are the nicest people I have ever met and their culture, from my experience, is still very rich. This is why I have returned there every year since I first visited.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “shark”? First word that pops into my head is misunderstood. Any close encounters with the man in the grey suit that made you question your profession? Of course I have had close encounters. After all, they are wild animals. That is where knowing their behavior and their environment comes into play. Looking back on those very close calls I definitely put myself in the situation that I asked for. I have a pretty gnarly bite on my forearm and it is not from a shark, it's from a dog! Despite this, we aren’t out there culling a bunch of dogs are we? Are you currently working on any new projects? I am actually working with a good friend of mine, Michael Dornellas @reefhunter, getting his ecotourism shark diving company, Reefhunter Safaris out of West Palm Beach Florida, up and running. Everyone should come join us for a dive! Do you have a few tips for aspiring photographers? For aspiring photographers, I say “Keep taking pictures and keep learning"! I’m still learning and I am taking photos everyday. There is a lot that affects a picture, especially with wildlife and being outdoors. Your environment is constantly changing and with those changes come never ending camera adjustments.

Any Last words or shout outs? First off, I’d like to say thank you guys for doing this story. It’s an honor to be able to share my story and even more so when it’s with my hometown. I couldn’t be doing what I do without the help of Florida Freedivers @flfreedivers, HECS wetsuits @hecsaquatic, Go N Sea fins @go_n_sea, and Flomotion @flomotion. Once again, come check us out at Reefhunters Safaris out of West Palm Beach. To see more of my work you can check out my website johngarzaphoto.com Cheers.

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OUTER BANKS R OAD-TR I P APPR OVE D

Since the seventies, surfers from Central Florida have been making the roughly 800 mile voyage north to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to capitalize on one of the most rewarding trips available for East Coasters, Cape Hatteras and the surrounding beach breaks. This stretch of coast offers a shot of consistent and hollow surf for the dehydrated traveler. Boasting with it's abundant and captivating species of wildlife in and out of the water, down-to-earth feel, superb fishing, and unlimited access to miles of coastline. For us in Central Florida, it's usually a last minute flip of the switch decision. With a place like the Outer Banks you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the luxury of planning a swell out weeks in advance, the systems that produce the type waves we all see and crave are usually generated by low pressure systems that develop off the eastern seaboard, so basically the window for good waves & wind are small, you might only have a few hours of good swell, so decisive planning is key! To help you out we created some a list of tip to help guide you on the ultimate road trip, catered specifically for like-minded Floridians.

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Transportation Honestly there's no easy way to get to the Outer Banks, if you fly it's almost 10 hours, if you drive it's just over 10 hours, so you pick! The closest major airport is in Norfolk, Virgina, but make sure you look into flights from Sanford - Newport News, as we've heard stories of flights sometimes being as cheap as $65 each way. Otherwise it's I-95 North, cruise control and your best playlist! If you decide to hit the road, make sure you plan your meal stops, otherwise you're eating Bojangles! We recently discovered South of the Boarder has a small bar, so for your travel partners this is a good spot to quench your thirst and take some unusual photographs. Far as direction goes there's a few different ways and a few short cuts, but the easiest is I-95 North to exit 138 for US-64 toward Rocky Mount, this will basically take you straight into Nags Heads, from there you're on your own!

History Earning it the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Graveyard of the Atlanticâ&#x20AC;? was earned from pirates. They used the shallow sandbars and intricate inlets to sabotage unsuspecting vessels more than 300 years ago. More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina.

Seasons For many, the most obvious time to visit the Outer Banks is hurricane season, from June 1 to November 30, but because the Outer Banks doesn't like the long period swell that hurricanes tend to produce, your best bet for solid swell and good conditions is Fall. Everything generally falls perfectly into place for the months of September - December. The tourists thin out, the air cools off, business slowly drops, and most importantly the surf cranks. But don't feel trapped to a specific season, the Outer Banks likes every type of swell direction you can imagine: North swells, south swells, east swells, windswells, hurricane swells with an abundance of all type favorable of wind directions, westerlies being the most favorable.

What to Expect Made up of quaint towns and sleepy fishing villages, OBX truly has something for everyone. You'll find uncrowded beaches Sept-April with no long waits at local establishments and the complete opposite from May-August, both seasons can be fun, but when you can't get a beer in the busy season don't say we didn't warn you! Remember that no matter when you visit the Outer Banks the weather can fluctuate at anytime, so pack a few long sleeves even in the summer months! The waves here come out of deep water, so hard off-shores tend to cause an upwelling, so defiantly bring more rubber than less. If you're planning to stay in town, Kitty Hawk - Nag's Head you'll have everything at your finder tips, plenty of great restaurants and shops to choose from, we personally recommend the Outer Banks Brewing Station for great food, drinks, and nightlife! For the best surf shop check out WRV and make sure you mention that Fluid sent you to a receive %20 off (I'm not sure if this will actually work, but it's worth a try!). For die heart surfers staying a little further south is the best call, Rodanthe - Buxton. You'll be a little more remote down here, but you're closer to more consistent beach breaks and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Food is hit or miss everywhere, so if you're picky bring your own, or even better... catch your own!

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FISHING GUIDE: CAPTAIN

BILLY ROTNE TAI L H U NTE R C HARTE R S

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Capt. Billy Rotne is a Florida native with over 20 years’ experience fishing inshore in the east central Florida area. He caught his first redfish at the age of 6 years old, and by the time he was 12, he had his own boat. To say the least, fishing has been a part of Capt. Billy’s for as long as he can remember. Since the waterways surrounding us have been such an intricate part of his life, Capt. Rotne has made it his mission to bring awareness to the preservation of the fish and the areas they occupy. Protect what you love! Let’s hear more from Capt. Billy and his passion for Mosquito Lagoon.

When did you first start fishing? I've been lucky enough to grow up in this area and always have access to the water. I started fishing seriously when I was about 7 or 8 years old. I owned my first fly rod when I was 10. I bought it for $10 from the Port Orange Flea Market. At age 12 I got a Gheenoe and was able to start exploring, and I've been at it ever since. What are three items you never leave the dock without? Towels, because a dirty boat isn't ok. A sling to land fish and keep them in the water until it's time for the photo. Much easier than a net when handling big fish. Sun screen, skin cancer is no joke!

Who is your favorite person to fish with and why? That's a tough question, as I have several buddies who I really enjoy fishing with. We all have busy schedules, but if I'm lucky enough to get on the water with any of them, I know it's going to be a great day.

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Can you tell me about how you got into guiding and how you got to where you are today? When I was about 18, I was already fishing the lagoon regularly and had befriended some of the guides. Capt. Eric Perez and Capt. Denny Mialki are both some of the people who I spent numerous days on the water with and who influenced not only my guiding style, but really showed me that it could be a serious career choice for my future. Getting where I am today took years of work and time on the water, and I still grow as a guide on a daily basis. I never stop learning! What has been your most memorable fishing tournament? I'm not much of a tournament angler. Every day that I put my clients on great fish and make life long memories is a win for me. How do you prepare in the week or so leading up to an event? I fish almost every day it's nice, so I'm always ready to fish with clients. Do you have a rival when it comes to fishing competitively? I have a habit of becoming friends with most of my biggest potential rivals in the guiding industry. I'd rather make like minded friends than business enemies. On a professional level, the fishing community is a small circle!

Where else, besides Florida, have you had the opportunity to fish? I have fished in Louisiana for reds and drum, and I've fished in the Carolinas for trout, but Florida is where I prefer to wet a line. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your most embarrassing fishing story/ memory? Years ago my boat floated off the beach at the ramp where I was waiting for my clients to arrive. It was a cold windy day so I was in my truck. When the clients arrived, I had to wade across the cut in 45 degree temperatures to get the boat off the island it drifted up on. Not something I even plan on letting happen again. What is your favorite species to target? I love to fish for bonefish. They are such great fish, from the visuals, to the challenge, to the runs. Permit and snook tie for a close second! Tell us about your mission for preservation of Mosquito Lagoon. The lagoon is a very special place. Its fish numbers and size are world class. Those of us who fished it before its algal bloom fueled decline remember how incredible it once was. Clear water that glowed with bioluminescence at night, miles of dense grass flats covered in multiple species of grass and macro algae, and large numbers of big game fish that could be caught by the technique known as sight fishing. All is not lost, but the lagoon is on the brink of collapse and needs to start moving in a positive direction. My care for the lagoon is far beyond my business. It's one of my favorite places to be. Getting involved in the restoration is not only the right thing to do, but it's a moral obligation for many stakeholders who are angered and saddened by its degradation. I'm privileged to serve on the citizens advisory committee for the Indian River Lagoon Council. The council now hosts the National Estuary Program and will be completing a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan that will guide the future of the Indian River Lagoon system. Any last words or people to thank? The future of the lagoon depends on our stewardship and our efforts to restore and preserve it. Having a great place to fish is something we can all be thankful for!

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1. 5’5/5’6 X 19 ½” X 2 ½” - Asymmetrical Mark Richards Tribute This board literally calls me out from the rack. It’s the most versatile board in my quiver, gets more water time than the rest, and constantly teaches me what I need to know. It’s an honor to me and a testament to MR that I am most stoked on a design he had ridden to a world title on 10 years before I was born. Thinking about what went into that outline inspires me, much like the resin work on it. Something about riding a piece of art gets me psyched, especially when it goes as well as this one. 2. 5’5/5’6 X 18 ½ X 2 ¼” - Asymmetrical A tried and true experimental tail that Dave Baliker had been remastering for years. With respect to all the time he had invested in these tails, it seemed fitting the first board we made together be Asymmetrical. 3. 5’9 X 18 ¾” X 2 1/8” - Single Wing Bat Tail I love this board. It’s inspired by a straighter outline planning hull, and a need for performance. This board flies and is extremely responsive. I like to ride it when the surf is a little bigger to draw out longer lines. 4. 5’8 X 19” X 2 3/16” - Diamond Tail Bastard A mashup of an outline that I worked on with Nev Hyman from Firewire called the “Hellfire” + Tino’s favorite board at the time. I actually made this board for Tino, but put so much love into every pass that the board knew it was mine when I gifted it to him, haha. He rode it a handful of times and liked it, but I fell in love, and found some much needed inspiration for those wedgey sandbar days that we get here in Florida. It fits really well in the pocket and likes to go in the air.

5. 5’2 X 20 ½” X 2 ½” - Twin Flame My all time favorite board. A classic Twinnie outline influenced by “Rons Dream”. It’s a board that Bernie Crouch shaped for this local, Ron, who passed away before he got to ride it. I found it in the back of Balikers garage, rode it a few times, and couldn’t get over the speed. Twin fins are the fastest boards, and this one in particular is so versatile. I try to ride it as often as possible. Tino claims he did the best turn of his life on this board, haha. 6. 5’5 X 20” X 2 5/8” - Round Nose Bat My version of a Round nose fish. This board is built for speed and fun. The Paddle Power from a little extra volume and pushing the wide point foreword allows me to ride it when the surf is chunky and a lot of water is moving. I find myself struggling a lot less when I ride it, although lacking a leash plug. I once watched it get thrown up onto our jetty on a large northeast swell. Pretty rad it survived. Good Vibes.

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Captain Foods was started in 1994 by

a Sea-Captain, Doug Feindt, and his First Mate, Kathy Feindt. It started with one sauce, “Olde Florida Hot Sauce”, and over the years expanded into over 50 specialty food products. The Feindt’s are very passionate about their products, and it reflects in the company’s mission. They strive to share their families love for healthy foods, by adding a little spice to your life, which equates to happy customers. Over the past few years there has been quite a buzz around the country for hot sauces and gourmet seasoning blends, but they’ve been at the heartbeat of this movement long before the rest of us realized the potential and importance. Let’s hear more from Captain Doug about his adventures in the gourmet food industry.

Why did you decide to get into the gourmet food industry? I have always been a foodie since my mother and grandmother taught me how to cook, so I learned from the old school foodies from way back when! I also had further training in the culinary field along with working and growing up in restaurants. I have a degree in marine science and catering & creative foods, so I, along with my wife, decided to start a nautical food company and Captain Foods was born. Did traveling through the Caribbean influence the flavors you offer? From my sailing days, I have several flavors such as the Caribbean Rum or Keylime Jerk that were inspired by the islands. We can’t limit ourselves to the strictly island inspired flavors, though. The clientele demands variety, and that is why we currently have over 50 products we offer. Tell us where we can find the products. You can find our products on our website, Amazon, Cost Plus World Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, specialty gourmet stores and soon we will be in your favorite local food markets.

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MARCH/APRIL FISHING REEL - READER SUBMISSIONS

2 1. It's always Mahi Madness when you're aboard with the Cana Sportfishing Team. Photo Courtesy of: Cana Sportsfishing

2. Young gun, Colton Preston, already an experienced angler at the ripe age of 4. Photo Courtesy of: Sport Preston

3. George Kotsonis and the crew score a good looking Wahoo. Photo Courtesy of: Cana Sportsfishing

4. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all work for Captain Eddie Oliveras. Sometimes he gets to pull in a nice catch too. Photo Courtesy of: Cana Sportsfishing

5. Now that is a fat amberjack! AKA The Reef Donkey. Photo Courtesy of: Cana Sportsfishing

6. Kyle Gesualdi finds a beautiful catch. Photo Courtesy of: Gesualdi

7. Bubba Petracca gets a colorful one offshore. All his brothers were jealous, to say the least. Photo Courtesy of: Petracca

8. Ray Altman shows off a nice fish caught on a 5wt fly rod. Photo Courtesy of: Mike Keenan

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MARCH/APRIL FISHING OUTLOOK

FISHING REPORT Hello fellow anglers! Spring has arrived in Florida, and that can only mean one thing, Fish! Florida’s central coast is prime for the picking in the months to come. Arguably the best time to fish in the sunshine state, spring means that migrating fish will be moving along the Atlantic coast. Now isn’t that amazing news?! Here is what to look for in the months to come: OFFSHORE Florida’s central coast is prime for the picking in the months to come. Red Snapper continue to be an aggravating issue. They are everywhere as of lately, and with the ban in place, numerous boats have reported catching massive amounts and continue to release them back into the ocean. To catch that many and not get to keep any can be discouraging. Something needs to change. On a better note, the slight rise in water temperature will see the brave few break away from the school, ready for you to drop in and reap the benefits. Many species have begun the migration and with any luck the Cobia will be caught more frequent. At times, we will see dramatic runs occur along the coast in April. Cobia love to hang around navigation markers, wrecks, and artificial reefs, where they swim both at the surface and down deep. Seabass and flounder will still be on the wrecks as well.

Look out for young Colton Preston to set some records. His pops, Pat "Sport" Preston, is well known for his skills on the water. | Photo Courtesy of: ReelMosquitoLagoon.com

INSHORE As we approach March and April, expect the Reds to be swimming in larger schools and grazing shallow grass flats. Redfish have already begun to school up, and they will be plentiful in the months to come. The trout game has been pretty strong through the winter months but should get even better with the arrival of our warmer spring time weather. Speaking of warmer water, we will continue to see Sheepshead running thick around the jetties. The bite on black drum has been hefty the past month or so, let’s hope that continues. Dock lights have been supplying numerous species, with reports of snook, trout and other species have been plentiful.

Casey McDermott with a once in a lifetime catch. 30lb. Black Drum caught with his fly rod. Photo Courtesy of: McDermott

What motto do you live by if any? Treat others as you want to be treated. Life is short, try not to miss any of the good parts! Surf Often! Laugh a lot! What was it like in the 60’s being a surfer in our area? In the 60's the Beach was more free, no gates and regulations, and less trash. Competition wasn't so intense, not as many surfers, and very few female surfers. There were more sand dunes, homes, and less commercial. Longboards only in the early 60's. There was a lot of pot smoking and other drugs, and long hair among 60's surfers. Many parents didn't want their kids to be Surfers. If you can go back 40 years what advice would you give yourself? Going back 50 years I would encourage myself to stay away from pot and other drugs, to keep surfing, and finish my college education.

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What is the biggest difference now and when you were growing up in the Daytona Beach area? When I was growing up in Ormond Beach, A1A was 2 lanes, less people, slower pace of life, and dogs on the beach. What do you like best about teaching students to surf? Kids are so real. They get so stoked to wax their board, paddle out and ride a wave. Their enthusiasm is so raw!

TALK STORY Mimi Munro

Ormond Beach’s Mimi Munro began surfing at age 10. Within two years she became Florida's state champion, and in 1965 and 1966 she won the East Coast Surfing Championships. A few years later in 1968, at only 16 years old, Munro decided to quit surfing. There was a few factors involved. Part of it was she felt women were seen as non feminine because they had muscular bodies from surfing. Mimi didn't like the judgement and negative notoriety. She decided she had other things to figure out in life. Mimi got married in her 20's and raised four amazing kids. Then after many years of not surfing, she decide it was time to get back on a surfboard. She picked up right where she left off and eventually started loading the mantle with trophies & giving surf lessons. Munro was inducted into the East Coast Surf Legends Hall of Fame in 1996. Let’s hear more about Mimi and her adventures in the water. Intro: Bryan Forand Photos courtesy of: Munro

What is the best traveling experience in your life? I love to travel, especially surfing road trips with my kids and friends, visiting my son Clayton and family in Texas, surfing with David in CA last fall, 60’s summer road trips up the East Coast with Surfboards Hawaii and Hobie Teams, Costa Rica surf trip with Wahine Magazine, and a trip to Scotland with my friend Sandy to check out the Munro family roots. What was the pinnacle of your career? Receiving the 3rd place trophy in the 1966 World Contest standing next to Joyce Hoffman & Joey Hamasaki, 2 women surfers I admire very much. I was very surprised to got 3rd! What is our youth lacking? I would love to see kids have more un-plugged and down time. They have to work harder for the things they have. More time to daydream! Any last shout outs or thank you’s? I am very grateful to my family and friends for their love and friendship. To everyone, please say hello when our paths cross. I hope to see y'all in the water!

• 1964 & 1965 FL State Surfing Championships - 1st place Women • 1965 & 1966 East Coast Surfing Championship - 1st place Women • 1966 World Surfing Championships - 3rd place Women • 1997 Inducted in East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame • 2007 Women Of The Year, Surfing Walk Of Fame Huntington Beach CA • 2012 1st Women Inductee East Coast Surfing Championships Hall Of Fame

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ETHAN HARBINSON A.K.A. BUBBA, BUBS, 'E' / 9 YRS

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across the street from the beach. What type of music do you listen to? I like alternative music, most of the popular songs. Twenty Photo: Jason Obenauer @surfsupwolf

One Pilots is my favorite band. Favorite non-surf movie? Ender’s Game, my dad and I have watched it a hundred times.

Favorite book? Song of the Deep, By Brian Hastings

Have you ever been star-struck? YES! Every time

Favorite cartoon character? SpongeBob

Homebase?

I meet a surf legend. Last month I got to meet Rob

SquarePants, he’s the only person I know that spends

New Smyrna Beach

Machado at Surf Expo. I surfed with Will Skudin in

more time in the water than me!

Sponsors? Shop sponsor: Quiet Flight NSB, Team

Puerto Rico in December. I also got to surf with CJ

Where do you go to school? I am in 4th grade at

rider for Quiet Flight Surfboards, Sponsors: SPY

Hobgood recently. This past year has been pretty

Coronado Beach Elementary.

Optic, Grom Army and Raw Elements USA

epic.

Who will win the world title in 2017? Gabriel

Crew? Braeden, Corbin, Aiden, Logan, Benji, and

Best place around NSB for breakfast? The Beacon

Medina, John John, or Slater. Gabriel Medina throws

whoever is in the lineup. I love talking to everyone in

Restaurant on Flagler Avenue.

the sickest airs I have ever seen. I am super stoked

the water and learning from them.

What's your instagram name?

Will Skudin made it on the Big Wave Tour this year. I

Your dream trip takes you where and with whom?

@ethanharbinson

think he will be the champ for sure! He is fearless!

My dream trip would take me to Teahupoo with John

Favorite app and why? Oh, for sure, Surfline. I love

If you owned a restaurant, what would you make?

John Florence.

watching the live cams from the breaks all over the

Tons of different kinds of burgers and fries. That

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself

world. I check them a lot during the day.

might be because my house smells like Breakers

training with the USA Surf Team getting ready for the

If you had to compare your surfing to anyone, who

Restaurant all the time! Hahaha

Olympics. I think it’s amazing they have added surfing

would it be? People say I resemble John John, but

Thanks to? I want to thank my parents for moving

to the Olympics and can’t wait to see what it does for

I just think it’s the blonde hair and freckles. I try not

us to New Smyrna Beach from the Keys 2 years ago.

the sport.

to compare my surfing to anyone else. I study a lot of

I also want to thank my coach, Josh Nicastro; he has

Who is your shaper? Bruce Ragan makes me the

different goofy footed surfers, but I want to make my

taught me so much and helped me become a better

sickest boards. It’s almost like he can read my mind.

own style. Lots of arm and big turns!!

competitor. I want to thank Randy Nolan (ASF), Rod

I don’t even have to tell him what I want my next

Big airs or deep pits? Deep pits for sure, all day

& Eddie (ESA), Linda Johnston (NSSA), and Charley

board to do, he already knows.

Yewww!!

Hajek (Gnarly Charley Surf Series) for all their hard

Favorite things about living in New Smyrna Beach?

Best advice an old person has given you? You

work in putting on our regions surf contests. I also

My favorite things about living in New Smyrna

don’t always have to be like someone else, just be

want to thank my sister and brother for spending their

Beach are the Inlet because there is always a wave,

yourself. I hear this from a lot of the older surfers

afternoons and weekends supporting me from the

the awesome surf vibe, all the restaurants, so many

I meet in the lineup. I also had someone tell me

beach.

activities and things to do. Not to mention I go to an

recently, “Always be a good sport, and don’t ever be

awesome school with all my friends, and I love living

a bully”. It’s the best advice ever!

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9 1. Kris Kerr sippin' on a coldy, and get photobombed by a grom. 2. You can’t beat the good times that are had at Florida Surf Film Fest. 3. Can’t we all just get along? Sometimes I guess. 4. Introducing the newlyweds… Mr. and Mrs. Senese. We love you guys! 5. Nothing like a cold beer with a few friends. Throwback with Nils in the OBX 6. The ring tailed bandits, are known to be excellent swimmers and climbers. 7. When you’ve been fishing your entire life, the big ones come easy. 8. Did you know you can’t breathe fast and stick out your tongue at the same time. 9. Mimi Munro, looking through the archives and talking story with Fluid. 10. Surf Shops define the culture in small surf towns. Red Dog will forever have a legendary crew. 11. Road trip approved. You can't go wrong with the Outer Banks!

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1. Downward Facing Dog: Hands shoulder width apart, fingers spread wide. Broaden across the back, lift your tailbone high, and draw your belly in. Feet hip width apart with your heels pressing down to the earth. Hold for 8- 10 breaths.

- This grounding pose will open up your chest, shoulders, and calves while strengthening and toning your arms and shoulders. Also, the spine is lengthened and lifted, creating flexibility and strength critical to surfing, especially if you get tossed and flipped unintentionally. Your body is equipped to respond more effectively.

2. Upward Facing Dog: From a plank position, roll over onto the tops of your feet. Relax your shoulders and glutes, and keep your thighs lifted off of the ground. Keep pressing away from the earth, lengthening your spine, letting your chin rest parallel to the floor.

- Creates space in the chest, shoulders, spine, and quads. This pose is in a series of movements called a sun salutation: a natural flow of breath and movement comparable to paddling for a wave and pressing up before standing.

3. Warrior II: Stand with your feet wide. Turn your right foot out directly at 12 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock and bend at the knee, allowing the right knee to extend no further than your ankle. Extend both arms out parallel to the earth, palms down. Feel the extension in your arms and lats, but soften your shoulders. Send your gaze directly down the right middle finger and breath for 5 - 8 breaths. Switch sides.

- This strong pose opens the hips and groin while building strength in the feet and ankles. Creates a sense of focus, concentration, and calm.

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5. Locust: Lying face down, draw your hands back towards your feet. Relax, take a breath, then on your next inhale lift your head, chest arms, legs up and hold for 8 seconds or longer. Stay calm in your breath and on your last one try to lift a little higher. - Opens the chest, shoulders, and abs while strengthening your entire upper body, giving you a strong spine for the arching that occurs while paddling.

6. Boat: Sit with your knees bent. Extend your arms forward, palms facing in. Extend your legs to your level comfort. Draw your belly in, lift your heart. Lengthen your spine taking the curve out your back. Breathe through your nose and stay calm. Hold for 5 breaths, relax. Repeat 3 times. - Strengthens the core and draws awareness to the breath, keeping you calm on those days when the ocean challenges you.

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