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Editor's Note

F l a g l e r B ea c h a t t h e p e a k o f H u r r i c ane Dorian. Photo

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The changes are so subtle they could easily go unnoticed. Yet if you observe carefully, the signs are unmistakable. A flight of Blue-winged Teal buzzing southward over the ocean. Sea grapes beginning to ripen on their branches. Afternoon thunderstorms are slowly subsiding and giving way to drier conditions, and the light of both morning and evening is a touch softer as the sun’s angle gradually shifts leaving each day shorter than the last. Change is in the air, and it can be felt as much as seen with summer ever so gently being nudged aside by the slow onset of autumn. For us here in the South, it will still be a while before there is any real relief from the heat. But these are exciting times, particularly from a surfer’s standpoint. There is an energy that isn’t present at any other time of year. Any day could bring rapid and dramatic atmospheric changes, from tropical cyclone genesis to cold fronts sweeping down across the country from the arctic. Such weather events represent our greatest opportunity for favorable surf conditions, and having just suffered through the doldrums of summer, any ripple on the horizon is a welcome relief. As we head into the peak of another hurricane season,

Floridians will be collectively holding their breath in hopes of being spared the devastation we’ve seen in recent years. Nobody wants to see anyone hurt or have their property damaged due to a natural disaster. Nevertheless, some of us will be eagerly awaiting tropical updates from the National Hurricane Center in hopes of development in the tropics. Of course the hope will be for a storm to track just off of our coast, sparing us the damaging winds and storm surge while bombarding us with swell. This is the most exciting thing an East Coast surfer can hope for. During such swell events the storm is often so close that the energy is almost tangible, and usually mundane stretches of sand can be briefly transformed into world class surf spots. The trick is being in the right place at the right time, and surfers from Miami to New York will be ready to hop on I-95 at a moments notice and chase down the spot where the elements will align. Aside from this being our best season for surf, inshore fishing also goes from good to spectacular. Soon the annual “mullet run” will kick

off, a migration event that ignites a feeding frenzy all the way up the food chain. Redfish, trout, jacks, snook, tarpon, sharks, herons, pelicans, ospreys, eagles, humans and more will all be elbowing their way to the table as vast schools of mullet make their way down the coast and into the inlets. Often coinciding with the very same weather events that bring us our best surf of the year, it can make things a bit dicey in the lineup at times. There’s nothing quite like waiting for a set with sharks and huge tarpon ambushing mullet schools all around you as a hurricane spins off the coast. Each fall unfolds a bit differently, but if you know where to look excitement surely awaits. The surf might be pumping in Alabama one day and Nova Scotia the next. Perhaps you’ll find yourself under the light of the next full moon battling tarpon and snook, on the surgeons table being stitched up after a shark encounter, or boarding up the windows, lighting some candles, and huddling around a bottle of rum. You just have to be prepared to make the best of whatever opportunity presents itself. So wax your step

up board, re-spool your spinning reel, stock the liquor cabinet and keep a weather eye on the horizon. The winds of change are blowing.

Addendum: Since writing the above, Hurricane Dorian has come and gone, leaving a little bit of everything aforementioned in her wake. This was exactly the kind of storm nobody wants to see. There were some fleeting moments of good surf, some great pre and post storm fishing here in Florida, and plenty of rum was consumed, at least in my house. But of course a little bit of surf is certainly no consolation for the massive destruction the storm caused, and the lives that have been turned upside down. Our hearts go out to all those who have been negatively impacted, particularly the people of the Bahamas. For more on Dorian, continue to page Written by: Devon Tresher - Associate Editor

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Credits Editor Bryan Forand bryan@thefluidmag.com

Associate Editor Devon Tresher devon@thefluidmag.com

Issue 5 vol 8 | September - October 2019

Photo Editor Patrick Ruddy patrick@thefluidmag.com Art Director & Designer Lance Drake lancedrake4@gmail.com Marketing Director Adam Forand adam@thefluidmag.com Staff Photographer Jason Obenauer @surfsupwolf Jack of All Trades Tim Truelove trueloverealtor@gmail.com Sales Bryan Forand | Adam Forand | Travis Ajay Writers Bryan Forand | Bill Gallagher | John Brooks | Devon Tresher Contributing Designers Jeff Lastinger | Mylan Davich

Miss Sunshine: Brittany Underhill

Swell Recap: Hurricane Dorian

Cavin Brothers | Josh Letchworth | Gunner Hughes | Capt. Willy Le

Spotlight: Noah Schweizer

Aj Neste | Casey Collins | Johnny Perkins | Jason Arnold

Top 5 underrated NSB Locals

Grom Stop: Carlie & Asher Eastwood

Fishing Report

Reader Fish Photos

Talk Story: Chuck Carter

How to Avoid a Shark Bite

Event Calendar

Wolfie's Pics of the Month

Outtakes

Contributing Photographers Patrick “Tupat” Eichstaedt | Kris Kerr | Tim Truelove | Andrew Gilbert

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Age: 29 Where do you live? DeLand, FL Originally from? DeLand, FL (7th generation Volusia County!) Occupation? Landscape Contractor and grower doing sales and business development. We specialize in growing, planting and installing large specimen trees throughout the south east (family business) Where would your dream trip take you? Ibiza, Bali to name a few…it’s a big world though, I'd like to see as much as I can. Tell us something about you that might surprise us? I recently started doing stand up comedy. I had my first show back in May and I’m now practicing my set at open mics to get ready for my next show in October! How many times a day do you use social media? (tell us the truth) Two many times…see what I did there? I'm trying to be on it less and less. If you were a skittle, what color would you be and why? Green because it’s my favorite color (not a cool reason) When you listen to music, do you pay attention to lyrics or the melodies and beats? I would say both depending on what kind of music I’m listening to. Real House Wife's or Sunday Night Football? I can honestly say I've never seen a single episode of RHW…. Sunday Night Football all the way! Got a boyfriend? Hard no Worst Pickup Line? “Do you have a band-aid? Because I scraped my knee falling for you.” Most important thing on a first date? Being a gentleman (definition below) gent·le·man /'jen(t)lmən/ noun- 1. a chivalrous, courteous, or honorable man. He’s got to be a foxhole guy If you had to live in another state besides Florida, which state would you choose and why? Colorado...I have a new found love for snowboarding (but it would be really tough for me to leave the ocean!) Best Beach in Florida? NSB Favorite celebrity? Kit Harrington Who’s the hottest- Surfers, Skaters, Wakeboarder, Musicians or Artist? Surfers who play an instrument I love Fluid magazine because? Local, local, local! It reaches all demographics and keeps you in the loop on what’s happening in our area. Plus, being this month's “Miss Sunshine” was added love! What does the future hold for the lovely Britt? Freezing my eggs (kidding…sorta), traveling, working hard, more jokes…The great thing about the future is the unknown. I love a good surprise.

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SWELL RECAP

HURRICANE DORIAN

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Never has there been more build up for a storm. As Hurricane Dorian slowly meandered west from Puerto Rico, all of Florida

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was whipped into a frenzy, the entire state falling within the dreaded “Cone of Uncertainty.” Plywood, bottled water, nonperishable food items, etc. flew from the shelves of hardware and grocery stores, and up to 40% of gas stations in some areas completely ran out of fuel. As Dorian inched closer and rapidly strengthened east of the Bahamas, it became more and more evident that the island nation was in for a devastating, historic landfall event. After more than a week of anticipation, the monster finally came ashore in the Abacos as a category 5 with 185mph sustained winds and 225mph gusts. It was the strongest storm on record to have made landfall in the region. And just when it looked like things couldn’t get worse for the Bahamas, Dorian

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slowed to a near standstill, lashing the islands for more than two days. At the same time forecast models gradually shifted the track further east, indicating Florida would likely be spared the full brunt of the storm, though it would still be much too close for comfort. This development kicked surfers from around the state into gear and many converged on South Florida, the first place conditions would become favorable before working their way north with the storm. Of course, tracking tropical systems and their swells is an inexact science, and what seemed like a sure bet for great surf left a lot of us wondering why we’d driven for hours to stare at a flat ocean. The stall over the Bahamas meant that the swell was stuck their too, unable to penetrate the vast, shallow Bahama Bank and reach Florida’s East Coast. Finally, after days of anticipation in Florida and devastation in the Bahamas, Dorian made her way back over open water and slowly churned northward just off the Florida coast. At last the swell we’d been waiting for began to pound the beaches, along with the heavy squalls of the storm’s outer bands. As the wind clocked offshore behind the storm, it left windows of good surf for a day or so for those who knew where to look or found themselves in the right place. But in the end the storm had come too close for us to reap the full benefits wave wise. By the time conditions cleaned up, the Carolinas were already being battered by flooding rains, storm surge and tornadoes, and the swell faded fast. In a parting shot, Dorian sent a massive sound-side surge over the Outer Banks before racing up the rest of the Eastern Seaboard and out of our lives. In light of the devastation left behind, particularly in the Bahamas, nobody should be reveling in the few hours of decent waves we had. The horrific images and reports coming out of the Bahamas should make us all think twice about hoping for tropical development for the sake of riding waves. Yet, we all know devastating hurricanes are one of the risks we face living in this part of the world, and no amount of wishing, hoping, or praying one way or the other is going to alter their existence. They are an unpredictable, dangerous, and unstoppable force of nature, rendering them terrifying and thrilling all at once. Each storm is unique in it’s strength, size, and path, creating mystique and anticipation of the unknown as it looms ominously off the coast. And that’s exactly why opportunistic surfers will always be waiting to harness their awesome power regardless of the potential perils. It’s an experience unique to our sport and steeped in tradition here on the East Coast. Surfing is all about flowing with the energy that the ocean provides rather than fighting in vain against it. We can’t stop hurricanes, but we most certainly will ride them. Words: Devon Tresher

Top-left - Surfer: Ryan Huckabee / Location: Flagler Beach / Photo: AJ Neste | Left-middle - Location: New Top-right - Surfers: Oliver Kurtz and Nate Behl / Location: South Florida / Photo: Ivy Yin

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Bottom-right - Surfer: Robbie McCormick / Location: Flagler Beach / Photo: AJ Neste

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SPOTLIGHT

NOAH SCHWEIZER INTRO | DEVON TRESHER

With all things in life, there are different paths that lead us to common destinations, and surfing is no different. Some find the sport by chance, perhaps introduced by a friend or neighbor. Then there are those who were born into families for whom surfing is the lifestyle by which they live, passed down through generations. For these children of the sea the taste of saltwater is preceded only by their mother’s breast milk, the grit of sand aids the teething process, and sunburn is likely their first injury sustained. Such was the fate of Noah Schweizer, the youngest of four siblings who grew up on the shores of Bethune Beach. With an entire family of surfers to look up to, mom, dad, siblings, and even grandpa, there was never any doubt that Noah, too, would be a surfer through and through. Older brother Nils was already a seasoned veteran surfer of 10 years old at the time of Noah’s birth, and well on his way to blazing a trail for Noah to follow. If you watch Noah’s surfing, it’s clear that riding waves is second nature for him. There’s a fluidity and polish to his approach that comes from a life spent in the water from a young age. I’m sure the halfpipe that was always in their front yard was also a major contributor to his exceptional aerial surfing abilities. But despite his abilities and recent competitive success, Noah remains quiet, polite and humble, just the the way the ocean teaches it’s true disciples to be. Sponsored by:

more fun at these events and its been working out. I’ve just been really stoked to surf all year and I think it’s been because of that. Have you been doing anything different this year. Switch up your diet or trying out new workout routines?

Honestly I haven’t changed much with working out or diet. I’ve always kinda ate some what healthy, and I work out every now and then but I mainly just stretch. I think I’ve just been surfing a lot more than I used to and that’s the most important thing. Is there anything you do to get in the zone before a heat? Before a heat I usually just try to relax and maybe listen to a little What was your favorite thing about growing up surfing the playground known as New Smyrna Beach Inlet?

I’ve been very fortunate to be able to grow up surfing the inlet. My favorite part of growing up here, would be being able to surf everyday. There’s not many places in the world that you can go to the beach and most likely be able to ride something everyday. Who is someone you've always looked up to in our surf community?

I’ve always looked up to my brother the most in the surf community around here. He’s always shown everyone respect, I don’t think anyone has one bad thing to say about Nils. And he’s paved the way for me.

back anymore. Tell me about a life changing event? A life changing event for me would have to be last year. I lost my main sponsor and a few personal things happened. And that definitely made me change my mindset on everything and I think it all happened for the best. What is the biggest wave you ever caught? I have no idea what the biggest wave I caught was. Maybe at sunset beach. Any advice for groms trying to make a career out of surfing?

You have one of the best families ever! We love them so much.

My advice for kids growing up wanting to become a professional

the Schweizer family.

everyone around you when you travel to new places, and make a

Tell us about your relationship with them and little more about Yeah I’m really fortunate to have the family I do. There epic. My whole family would paddle out and surf out front growing up, even my grandpa would come out and show us how it’s done. I owe everything to my parents, they’ve done so much for us and I can’t thank them enough. Best surf trip you've been on? Honestly the best surf trip I’ve been on was a road trip up north to the Outer Banks a few years ago. I think it was for winter storm

Stella. Nils and I drove up and met up with Cam Richard and Knox Harris. It was definitely the best I’ve ever seen the east coast. It doesn’t get much better than surfing perfect tubes with you best friends. Tell us something that most people don't know about you? I don’t think many people know that I have terrible eye sight! I basically can’t see without my contacts in. You've had a stellar year so far on the QS. Winning the Outer Banks Pro and Florida Pro this year... damn son, you've been on fire! Been one hell of a year so far huh?

Yeah this years been a fun one. I kinda just started out with nothing and didn’t really know if I even wanted to do contests, but I signed up for the Florida pro last minute. And that comp ended being really fun and I just kinda have had that mindset of having

music. I try to focus on where the best waves are and not hold

surfer is to do it because you love it. Make sure to respect home away from home wherever you go. Favorite place to eat in home town? Favorite spot to eat at home has to be Clancy's Cantina and Cafe Verde. Always! What are your plans for the rest of 2019? For the rest of 2019 I wanna go after the remaining North America events and hopefully get the NA title. That was my goal from the beginning. Any shout outs or last words? Thank you mom!

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ew Smyrna Beach has long been a hotbed for surfing talent. With the surf industry focused on the Melbourne/Sebastian Inlet area however, the majority of that talent has always fallen into the “dark horse” category, going mostly unrecognized by the surfing world at large. Although talented surfers had been laying the foundation for decades, it wasn’t

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until Aaron Cormican developed into one of the best aerial surfers in the world in the late 90’s and early 2000’s that NSB was really put on the map for surfing talent. Since then the Geisleman brothers are the only surfers who have fully made the climb out of the deep talent pool to reach international recognition. But while many of us would love to make a

living riding waves, there’s something to be said for leaving a bit to the imagination and lurking in the shadows rather than being exposed under a spotlight. As someone who’s seen both sides, here’s younger brother Evan Geiselman to give a little insight into some of the talent the rest of the world is missing. - Devon Tresher

Surfs more that anyone, and has learned how to surf switch and rip. Just an all around good surfer.

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MATT BENDER Bender had his stint in Hawaii charging but is back home now. I've been surfing with him a bit and he's groveling quite well for the summer flatness.

PHOTO | RON JOHNSON

BOBBY LEVY I remember Bobby as a little surfstoked grom. Now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all grown up and I just did a trip to panama with him. He was legit ripping and getting barreled. I was impressed! He was a good sport also for all the heckling I was giving him. Bobbo rips!

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CASEY COLLINS

Old school OG of the inlet. I don't get to surf with Colli much nowadays, but when he's out he's laying down big hacks. And if you've ever seen some of his clips from Mex, he charges.

PHOTO | TUPAT

REESE LEWIS Shreds all types of different boards. Inlet OG and all around great guy. I enjoy when I get to surf with Reese seeing how much froth he still has to surf!

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Full Name/Nickname: A: Asher Eastwood - AKA 'Thrasher Asher' C: Carlie Eastwood - AKA 'Gnarly Carlie ???' Homebase? A & C: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Where was you last surf trip and with whom? A & C: Panama with my family.

Age? A: 7 C: 11

What type of music do you listen to? A: Rob Zombie to get me pumped up and Zac Brown Band when I want to chill C: Dirty Heads, Zac Brown Band, & Andy Grammar

Sponsors? A: Grom USA, Buell Surf, and Back to Blue C: Back to Blue

Favorite non-surf movie? A: Avengers End Game C: Aquaman

Crew? A: My sister, we’re always surfing together. C: My brother, we’re always surfing together.

Have you ever been star-struck? A & C: When I met Kelly Slater and Caroline Marks.

Your dream trip takes you where & with whom? A: To BSR Surf Resort in Waco, TX with my family and best friend Jake. C: To Bali with my family. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? A: Surfing Pipe for the first time. C: On the QS trying to qualify for the CT. Who is your shaper? A & C: Shea Lopez Favorite things about living in New Smyrna Beach? 30

A: Surfing and playing at the beach every day. C: The small town vibes.

Best place around New Smyrna Beach for breakfast? A & C: Wake Up Cafe What's your instagram name? A: @ashergrom1 C: @Carlie_Eastwood_ Favorite app and why? A: Roblox because it’s so fun. C: Netflix because I can watch all my shows. If you had to compare your surfing to anyone, who would it be? C: I want to surf like John John Florence A: I strive to be like Lakey Peterson

Best advice an old person has given you? A: “Get out there and do your best and have fun.” C: “Anything worthwhile takes hard work.” Favorite book? A: Captain Underpants and Dogman C: Books about History. I love the “I survived” books by Lauren Tarshis. Where do you go to school? A: Coronado Beach Elementary School. C: I’m homeschooled Florida Virtual. Who will win the world title in 2019? A: Felipe Toledo and Caroline Marks C: Italo Ferreira and Lakey Peterson If you owned a restaurant, what would you make? A: All desserts C: I would offer healthy options like smoothies, salads, acai bowls, sandwiches. Thanks to? A: Shea Lopez for making the best boards and great advice. Grom USA for always supporting me, Buell for my favorite wetsuits that are so comfortable, Back to Blue and most of all my Mom, Dad & Carlie. C: Shea Lopez, Back to Blue, all my friends and family who support me and encourage me. My brother, Asher who pushes me to beat him, and to my favorite sponsors Mom and Dad who work hard so I can live my dream.

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FISHING REPORT Fall Mullet Run The smell of autumn, the change of colors, leaves falling at your feet, a cool breeze in the air. Yes it's that time of the year that all us anglers wait for, the mullet run! Every fall in Florida as the temperatures begin to cool fishing is on fire. The fall temps trigger the natural instincts in mullet to head south along the Atlantic coast. These migrating mullet will stay in large schools that are irresistible to large predators that's including most game fish. About Mullet Mullet are a silver/grey fish. They are a ray finned fish found worldwide in a coastal temperature and tropical waters. There are 80 species of mullet, can you believe that?! They can be found in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters around the world. The massive amounts of mullet that are found in the surf and intercoastal water ways during the fall mullet run send fish into a frenzy. Masses of inshore fish such as snook, tarpon, redfish and seatrout. Hooking up to fish is nearly nonstop! How to fish the Mullet run This is really a no brainer and just about anyone could land fish during the mullet run. As for myself, I follow the schools of mullet casting on the outsides of the schools hooking up and landing nearly every cast. I find that casting in the middle of the school is less successful because predators will often wait to pick off any fish that swims away from the school. It is that simple! Mullet is the bait! During the fall mullet run, mullet is the bait to use during this time of the year. Full grown mullet are great for shark and tarpon fishing. I prefer to use finger-sized mullet, free lined, which lands me just about anything. When targeting bull reds, large snook and tarpon, I up my liter to 80lb+. But for the most part this Lagoon Mermaid enjoys sight fishing and scouting Mosquito Lagoon and although I can target large tarpon, bull reds and snook, I will be free-lining finger sized mullet, enjoying the art of angling artificials and sticking to light tackle. Occasionally targeting what the mullet run has to offer, so what are you waiting for, get out there and fish! Photos Courtesy of:@brassyhooker87

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2 1. Sometimes you have to get out of town to score. Owen with a permit caught on vacation in the Keys. Photo Courtesy of: Amy Pixton

2. Nathan keeping the lines tight with a nice redfish. Photo Courtesy of: Amy Pixton

3. Kyle Troian packs big barrels and reels in bull reds. Photo Courtesy of: Kerr

4. Jessica Baughan is all smiles showing off a beautiful red snapper. Photo Courtesy of: Baughan

5. Wahoo madness with JC Krall. Photo Courtesy of: Erin Krall

6. Breonka is a momma on a mission. From her successful real estate business to morning fish sessions, she's on fire! Photo Courtesy of: Carlo

7. Caught Up Fishing Charters keeping their clients amped! Photo Courtesy of: Caught Up Fishing Charters

8. Marty Goldys never stops. Put in the time and you'll be rewarded. Photo Courtesy of: Goldys

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The surf industry and culture has been alive and well in New Smyrna Beach for many decades now, but there are only a handful among us who have been entrenched in it for the majority of that time. Chuck Carter, owner of Nichols Surf Shop, is one of those individuals. Founded in 1969, Nichols is NSB’s original surf shop. Chuck began his career there as a shop employee when he was in the 5th grade, and eventually bought the business from the Nichols family in the mid 90’s. Aside from his dedication to the shop, Chuck has also stamped his influence on the surf industry in our area through the design of numerous surfboard company logos. With the shop celebrating its 50th anniversary, Chuck is keeping the stoke alive through a passion for teaching others to surf and sharing stories, knowledge, and history with the community. Intro - Devon Tresher What motto do you live by if any? Think fast and go slow. Especially in business. How long have you been surfing for? About 45 years. I started working at Nichols Surf Shop in 5th grade and now we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary. There will be a beach party at Sapphire Park on October 27th. All are welcome! What do you enjoy the most about teaching people to surf?

I always learn something from my students. Their approach, techniques and stoke betters my surfing. Dave Nichols started this surf school through the recreation department and I took it over in the 80’s. We have taught thousands with our private surf school. I also teach art at Creative Pathways. What was it like in 70's & 80's being a surfer in our area? Driving on the beach at night, high tide runs, paddling across the inlet to Daytona before the rocks were extended, boating out to shark shallows, north side of NSB rocks with a few friends and the beach empty. Evening surf sessions with friends on the North side of the rocks while no one else was on the beach. 5ft dry barrels all to ourselves. That sounds amazing man, the good ole days! Tell us something most people don't know about you? In the surf industry I designed logos for Richenberg, CB, Innerlight, G&S, Lightningbolt, Dreamtime, among others. I have also done graphic design for lots of NSB businesses and our city. If you could go back 40 years, what advice would you give yourself? Invest!!! What is the biggest difference now and when you were growing up in the New

Smyrna Beach area? There were lots of woods and Dunes. I used to ride my motorcycle all over including Bouchelle Island, Sea Woods, and to my Grandmas house who moved here in the 50's. Favorite surf break on the East Coast and why? I was a surf rep for 15 years and always had a board in the van so I could catch all the best breaks. Miami, Reef Rd, The Pools, Spanish House, Cape Hatteras in the 80's. My favorite by far is NSB because of the variety from the inlet to Canaveral Sea Shore. What is our youth lacking? Learning more about surf board designs and its history. I am starting a YouTube channel called Coronado Surf and Lifestyle Museum. I have 100's of boards and memorabilia to share with the world web. What is the best traveling experience in your life? Backpacking to see friend and surf in California and Hawaii. Canary Islands with my beautiful wife, P.R., Ecuador in the raw 90's. All of my trips are a great experience. Thanks for your time. Any last shout outs or thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s? To all the characters, seniors, tourists, team riders, friends & family who have shared their classic stories that make NSB epic, thank you!

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We surf the Shark Bite Capital of the World almost everyday. I know what you are thinking, “Well then, you are an idiot!” And… yeah, you are probably right. In fact, surfers aren’t really known for our mental dexterity. We consciously put ourselves at risk for an activity that is, at best: recreational. Is that dumb? Yep. Sure is. But we have reasons, so allow me to justify this baffling conundrum. Even though we are considered idiots, we cannot claim ignorance. We are acutely aware that there are sharks in the water, and it doesn’t take a news crew to inform us of that. In fact, we see them, we get bumped by them, we fall on them, and occasionally, we get bit. The inlet is littered with malicious chomping beasts, so if you don’t want to get bit by sharks, don’t swim there. So why do we do it? For every inlet surfer the answer is simple: the reward outweighs the risk. In our mind’s eye, the

thrill of riding a wave is a fair trade for the possibility of getting bit by a mean sharkyshark.

slicing a tomato is probably almost as dangerous, but won’t get you on the news, so be careful!

However, it is a slight possibility. On average, there are 16 shark attacks per year in the United States, with one fatality every two years. According to the International Shark Attack File, Volusia County has recorded 303 shark attacks since 1882. The second closest is Brevard County, Florida, with a lowly 147. Ha! Take that, Brevard. Losers! New Smyrna Inlet is the undisputed Shark Bite Capital of the World. Surfing here tempts fate almost as much as writing this article.

Risks abound in this modern life. There are 2,400 traffic related deaths each year in Florida. Mosquitos kill 725,000 worldwide each year. Scared of either? Me neither. But I am scared of sharks.

But most of the sharks are small. Many “shark attack victims” refuse treatment. That is, they don’t even get stitches. Now this isn’t to say that sharks are harmless. They have sharp, pointy teeth. I’ve seen some nasty bites. Getting bit by a shark might get you on the news, but it is unpleasant and not recommended. Cutting your finger

And yet, fear as I might, I paddle out all the time. I believe that life is best lived outside, facing an indifferent ocean certain to teach lessons through challenge and perseverance. Doing so means we take risks, we fall, we struggle. We harness nature to squeeze each ounce of energy out of a wave as if it will never come again. We are human enough to pursue what we love, and deaf enough to not let an overzealous media frenzy incite fear into our lizard brains trying to keep us alive, but far from living. words by Bill Gallagher

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1. Couple of Flagler Beach guys that are lighting up the radar 2. Paws on the nose. Doesn't it get any better than this? 3. I make it rain, I make it rain, I make it rain on those bros. 4. The Fluid crew is good at a few things, but exceptional when it comes to letting loose. 5. 80's house party celebrating Nicole's birthday. For all you mom's out there, give our friend @calmyourbabytits a follow for some solid insight and comedy relief. 6. When you wanna get the big boy, sometimes you gotta battle with the homies. 7. Kemper Flowers all smiles. 7 years old and already catching tons of fish, impressive! 8. Chuck Carter has been a staple in our surf community for many years, spreading the stoke always! 9. The lovely Brittany hanging with a few of the locals. 10. Surf, Gojuice, Golf...Repeat. 11. It's so cool to see a sister and brother who support each other and are all about having fun at the beach.