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EDITOR'S NOTE

THE ROAD TO RECOVERY Packing up all of your possessions and leaving everything behind is a horrible feeling, and that is exactly how we prepared for Hurricane Matthew. Based in the coastal town of New Smyrna Beach, our house isn't located right on the beach, but we're off the river a few blocks. So our only option was to prepare for the worst and expect major damage and catastrophic flooding. When it comes to flood damage, we completely dodged a bullet. Our neighbors just 35 miles to the north in Flagler and St. Augustine weren't so lucky as they got the catastrophic flooding that we expected in Volusia County. As an adult living in Central Florida, I've experienced two major hurricanes in my lifetime thus far, the wrath of 2005, and Matthew. Both of the experiences couldn't have been any different. The biggest difference between now and 2005, is now I have two young kids to keep out of harmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way. Without kids, you sit put and don't think about leaving town. It's a reason to have a few days off work, load up the cooler, gas cans, and have what we all know as a "hurricane party". These parties are actually pretty glorious too. One testament to how serious we are about them is the fact that the liquor stores were virtually completely out of booze. I saw it with my own eyes! There are so many emotions that come along with a storm coming your way. As a surfer youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always anticipating some type of reward in the form of long ground swells coming toward you. For some reason this storm had an erie feeling to it. The entire East Coast was trying to get out of town as Hurricane Matthew chugged up the coast. For those that didn't evacuate their coastal homes, they all had the same message. "Never again will I stay home for another hurricane. It isn't worth it!" Stay safe and pray for the next few hurricane seasons to be quiet. Bryan Forand | Editor

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SEA

eing a Central Floridian means we have an

Government Compliance team, so there are a lot

abundance of nature and beauty at our finger

of hands on deck every step of the way. For local

tips. With this being said, it only makes sense

customers, final assembly is done here at FLAUNT

that we view all its greatness in an eco-friendly

HQ in New Smyrna Beach.

way. We found the perfect option, FLAUNT Electric

FLAUNT ELECTRIC BICYCLES

Vehicles! FLAUNT’s Electric Bicycles bring together

What is your vision for the company?

exceptionally high-quality components and market-

At FLAUNT Electric Vehicles our vision is to do our

leading aesthetics to consumers looking for an

part in reducing the carbon footprint. We envision

eco-friendly option for commuting, leisure activities,

a world that is less reliant on gas, oil, and other

and outdoor recreation. This eBike is a standout in

scarcely limited resources, contributing towards

the industry as it looks like a traditional bicycle, has

a cleaner and more sustainable environment for

an affordable price point, and has the capability to

our future generations. FLAUNT’s plans are to

travel over 40 miles on a single charge powered by a

continue to develop new, innovative, and eco-

reliable and safe 36 Volt, 15.6 Amp Samsung lithium-

friendly transportation options that are safe, stylish,

ion battery pack. There are a variety of reasons why

performance-driven, and fun!

FLAUNT’s Electric Bikes are superior to the other

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options on the market. What is most prevalent to us

What are the benefits of owning an Electric

here at Fluid Magazine is that FLAUNT is different

Vehicle?

because they focus on more battery power and a

The biggest benefit of owning an EV is that little bit

better design to the e-bike scene today that has

of extra sleep you get every night knowing that you

begun to grow in Volusia County and the rest of the

are doing what you can to reduce fossil fuel use and

United States these past few years. Let’s hear more

greenhouse gas emissions. Let’s take it a step further

about Flaunt Electric Vehicles as we sit down with co-

and talk about the benefits of an Electric Bicycle.

owner Kevin Mount.

Electric bikes are helping people with their health, their finances, their relationships; the list goes on

Flaunt Electric Vehicles are made with the highest

and on. We are noticing that our customers are able

quality parts. Do you build everything in house,

to use their cars & trucks less & less for things like

or where is the product produced? Producing

commuting to work, running errands, going out to

everything in house would be amazing! Typically on

dinner, or just enjoying pleasure riding through the

a bicycle you have quite a few different components

communities that we are so fortunate to live in. I

which are all manufactured by different companies.

can attest to that. Since I started commuting to and

We utilize industry leaders like Shimano, Samsung,

from work on an electric bike, I see and appreciate

Kenda, TEKTRO, & KMC, to name a few. Our frame

parts of our town that I never even knew existed back

supplier manufactures frames for some of the biggest

when I was flying by them everyday in my car. Here

bike brands in the world. Adding to this, we also

at the beach, our customers are conquering strong

have a third party Quality Control team, as well as

head winds, and dominating the inclines over the

a third party Consumer Product Safety Testing &

Intracoastal Waterway. It’s really fun to ride your bike

to the inlet and back, but try riding home against a

Beach where we offer additional products like bike

Any last words or shout outs?

strong wind, it’s not fun at all. We don’t try to rub it in,

accessories, helmets, locks, and FLAUNT apparel,

We encourage all Fluid Magazine readers to drop by

but FLAUNT customers fly by traditional bicycle riders

to compliment our line of FLAUNT Electric Bicycles.

the new FLAUNT shop and mention “FLUID” for 5%

that are often struggling up the bridge, or against a

In regards to FLAUNT’s apparel we are happy to

off any purchase of a new FLAUNT eBike. Offer Valid

nasty headwind… You almost want to give them a

announce that we have launched a line of 100%

until 12/31/2016, which is also my birthday in case

tow! In cases like these, you’d be more than happy to

recycled t-shirts and hoodies made completely

anyone was wondering. Thanks Fluid Magazine for the

have a little assistance to power you through to your

from discarded water bottles and cotton. This eco-

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destination.

friendly manufacturing process when compared to a standard t-shirt manufacturing process equates

What is the biggest misconception of owning an

to a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, a

Electric Bike?

66% reduction in energy consumption, and a 55%

Great question! The two biggest misconceptions that

reduction in water consumption.

we hear are things like “using an eBike is cheating”, or “that defeats the purpose of riding a bike”.

Who do you see as your average customer and

These are hands-down the biggest misconceptions

what is the purchase price for your top selling

ever. There is nothing “cheating” about taking an

bike?

alternative form of transportation, improving your

Our top selling bike is the FLAUNT Vicko which

health, or helping traffic, parking, and pollution in

comes in at $1849. We are noticing that our average

your community. Electric Bicycles are getting more

customer varies from location to location! Here in

and more people back into riding bikes. They’re a

Volusia County, most of our customers are over the

lot of fun and worldwide sales are on a major rise, for

age of 40 and are purchasing the bikes to pack more

good reason.

fun into their weekends, while leaving the gas guzzlers in the garage. These customers are mainly interested

What products do you offer? Is it strictly the Flaunt

in the fitness, the leisure, and the fun that comes with

Electric Bikes?

riding an Electric Bike. In urban settings, our average

Just recently we opened The FLAUNT Electric

customers are young professionals and commuters

Bicycle Store at 105 Magnolia Street in New Smyrna

looking to save time and money, while having fun also. Where can we find out more about Flaunt? By visiting The FLAUNT Electric Bicycle Store at 105 Magnolia Street in New Smyrna Beach, by following us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vimeo, Youtube, our website (www.flauntvehicles. com), or just give us a good old-fashioned phone call at (386)742-9005.

AFTER THE

THE NUMBERS Between the hurricane damage and flooding, thousands of lives were taken. It truly was a global disaster. In the deprived country of Haiti, over a 1,000 lives were lost. In the U.S., over 43 lives were claimed. Peak intensity was late Sept. 30 into early Oct. 1 when it reached Category 5 strength with 160 mph winds, as it entered the eastern Caribbean. Although we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a direct hit, the impact that Hurricane Matthew had will never be forgotten. Storm surge flooding affected the St. Augustine area, including major flooding on

Anastasia Island, where water was reported to be 2.5 feet above ground level. To the south in nearby Flagler Beach, parts of A1A, approximately a 1.3-mile section of A1A near Flagler Beach was washed out by Matthew's powerful waves. In addition to the loss of lives from this storm, there were billions of damages in the United States, making it the most expensive storm since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In our eyes, the most important statistic that cannot be quantified is the

out pour of community support before and after the passing of the storm. From the guts and glory of first responders and emergency personal, to the neighbor who helped you scoop sandbags, hang plywood, and the clean up afterwards. The love and support was alive and well! Words by: Bryan Forand

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R M AT H I N T H E WA K E O F T H E S T O R M

STAY OR GO? When it comes to Hurricanes, lots of folks find themselves in this dilemma that was so well delivered by The Clash in their 1981 hit by the same name. The reality is that in fact “if you go, there will be trouble and if you stay, it will be double” could never be more accurate than when a category 3 Hurricane is bearing down on the coast of Florida. I liken it to being half way through a roller coaster and suddenly wanting to get off the ride, but you can’t. We, as surfers, are especially tempted to stay behind in the hopes of

scoring some barrels once the wind switches and there is nobody around. As a firefighter and EMT for the last decade here on our barrier island, I can tell you with all the confidence in the world that you should always leave. The surf isn’t going to be any good while the storm is near and as soon as it clears they will let you back to get shacked out of your mind. Not to mention, the risk that you put yourself in, as well as the EMS and Fire personnel that will

have to rescue you in the event that you are sick or injured, is not worth it. I particularly like the idea of finding a friends house inland and getting your crew together for a good ‘ole hurricane party. Get yourself a generator, a cooler for brews, and throw some movies on and ride out the storm with your pals. Be safe, catch up with some friends, and when it’s all over, go have that barrel fest! Words by: John Brooks

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ACCESSING THE DAMAGE While most people think about losing shingles or broken windows, there are many different ways that our community is impacted by hurricanes. Businesses are closed and tourism comes to a screeching halt while people clog I-4 and I-95 trying to get out of the way of the storm. Of course there are the usual trees and power lines down along with flooding and in some cases

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total destruction of homes, but one area people often overlook is the loss of time. Days away from work or family along with time spent preparing for the storm and then the clean up afterwards, usually ends up claiming a week or more. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s if you have no significant damage. For surfers there can be damage in the form of ruined sandbars and polluted water along with beach erosion and accessibility issues. This is also a great time for our community to come together and help each other. I always enjoy seeing neighbors, that might rarely speak, get out and lend a hand to help the less fortunate in their neighborhood. In the midst of tragedy itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always refreshing to see the better side of humanity shine through. Words by: John Brooks

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LUCK OF THE DRAW I would never want to have to bet on the path a hurricane may or may not take…talk about lousy odds. The fact is that even with all the technology in today’s world it’s still a bit of a guessing game when it comes down to who is getting lucky and who is getting slammed. A wobble here or there in the storm or a regeneration of the eye wall can spare entire cities and counties the wrath of mother nature when she’s pissed off. We were just that lucky with Matthew as a slight deviation in track took our storm surge from a projected 11 feet down to a more manageable 4 feet. Not saying we didn’t get spanked, but luck was definitely on our side that Thursday night and Friday morning. Our neighbors to the north in Flagler and St. Augustine were not so lucky as they got the catastrophic flooding that we were forecasted to receive. Fortunately for Florida, there was minimal loss of life as people heeded the evacuation orders and now are getting back to the business at hand. The real lucky people were the folks in Miami getting ridiculously tubed for two days while we were sandbagging our back doors. I always feel lucky after events like Matthew when I see our community reach out and help each other put the pieces back together. Whether it’s swapping stories out in the lineup or helping the neighbor clean up his yard, the camaraderie that evolves from these storms makes us all lucky to live in such a wonderful place. Words by: John Brooks

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OCEAN IMPACT

OCEAN IMPACT From Haiti to North Carolina, Hurricane Matthew left a nasty trail of devastation. Here in the Southeast, staggering quantities of rain and the resulting flooding induced the greatest damage, while storm surge and violent winds also wreaked havoc. With all the catastrophic damage on the land, the waterways and ocean also received its fair share of beating as well.

Effects for Fisherman Many businesses lining the river will never forget the wrath of this past storm. It is a tough pill to swallow when reminisce on the destruction to the homes and intracoastal. Many of these businesses will be closed for months or even years, and the houses and docks are still suffering. When you ride down the river you see many boats that are dry docked in the mangroves or sitting on the bottom. It seems like over half of the docks are completely gone or damaged. As for the water conditions, the lagoon is still plenty higher than normal. Offshore there is plenty of extra flotsam. As for the fish, they seemed scattered after the hurricane, but surprisingly find a pattern quite rapidly. Effects for Surfer This storm had a really eerie feeling associated with it. Between that hype that was surrounded from the media, and the lack of people that stayed through the storm, there was a very bizarre aftermath. Right after the storm

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passed the ocean had a clean surface on the water from the offshore winds churning, but there was more than what meets the eye. Speaking to traveling pro surfer Michael

Smyrna Inlet, also known as the shark bite capital of the

Dunphy, he stated that , “the ocean was the most alive I’ve

world. The shark latched onto to his knee and left him

maybe ever felt in Florida, between the big offshore day

shaken up, but he will be back in the water in no time. As

trying to blow me out to sea and the abundance of sharks

for long term effects, there is large portion of piers on the

after the storm.” Between debris and an unruly ocean,

eastern seaboard that have been destroyed by Hurricane

there was also that x factor of the wild life that left its mark.

Matthew and its devastating path. Our prayers go to the

The day after Mathew passed, we were all excited to get

people out there that were hurt physically and monetarily

the clean up behind us and enjoy the swell that was hitting

by this natural disaster.

the coast. One surfer paid the price to the landlord. Bryan Brock was the unfortunate fellow who had a run-in at New

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NOV/DEC FISHING REEL - READER SUBMISSIONS

1. Brando Gindlesperger knows where to catch the big dogs! Photo Courtesy of: Gindlesperger 2. Erin Courtney hooks into a feisty Permit. Photo: Tail Hunter Charters

4 3. Bass Assassin, Rick Mellen, getting it done. Photo Courtesy of: Mellen 4. Sharing is caring. Captain Billy Rotne putting his clients on the meat. Photo: Tail Hunter Charters

6 5. For most of us, fishing is just an excuse to drink during the day. Ethan kills two birds with one stone! Photo: Kerr 6. The Fishing Maniacs are always scoring the goods. Photo: Kerr

8 7. One of the local crew, James Thorn, finding a gem at one of his mangrove honey holes. Photo Courtesy of: James Thorn 8. You don't see this to often...a Mahi caught on a fly! Photo: Erik Perna

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NOV/DEC FISHING OUTLOOK

FISHING REPORT OFFSHORE Sailfish will still be in the normal areas from 250350’ of water until a few more cold fronts push the bait pods further south. Look for that edge of blue water and you might find what you are after. While we are on the topic of water color, mahi have started to show up in the shallower green water. Near shore wrecks from 60’-90’ feet of water will hold a large variety of fish. Kingfish and Bonita are plentiful. Triggerfish, lane and mangrove snapper, black sea bass, and large flounder are all possible on these near shore wrecks. Keep a large jig or live bait pitch rod ready for cobia as they are still out there and have been known to follow fish up from the bottom or just come up to the boat to investigate. There is so much that we love about cobia, they fight hard and taste great! Best of luck fellow anglers.

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INSHORE If you can forget about the disaster that Hurricane Matthew left on us, the weather has been amazing the past month. With cooler temperatures approaching, expect fish to push into creeks and backwater areas. Fishing will still be productive in the early mornings, but the good news is redfish and trout should also feed into the afternoon as the sun warms the water up throughout the day. Free-lined mullet will be your best bet in the back creeks, but fish can also be taken on live shrimp, Gulp baits, DOA’s, and the occasional top water strike. In the backwater, alternative equipment such as paddleboards and kayaks will keep you secluded from the harsh wind that comes as winter approaches. There has been a good bit of action on snook in the later part of the year. We will never have the amount of snook that counties to the south of us have, but we will take whatever we can get. Pitching live and cut bait under docks in the Intracoastal can produce keeper mangrove snapper, trout, reds, and the occasional small grouper. Bigger flounder and sheepshead should also start making there way back into the river and around the jetties. Dock lights will still have some trout on them but the cooler it gets the thicker the bluefish become.

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There are two types of people in this world. Those who could care less about leftovers and those who are obsessed. On Thanksgiving, however, these two types of people always seem to merge on the agreement that leftovers might just be the best part of this holiday. There's just something special and tasty about stacking leftover turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry jelly between two halves of a buttery baked roll. And in case you feel the urge to make those leftover sandwiches even more special, then be sure to check out our Ultimate Sandwich Guide to Thanksgiving Leftovers. INGREDIENTS: • 2 slices fluffy white bread • 1/4 lb thick sliced roasted turkey • 2 tbsp cranberry jam • 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves • 3 slices of brie 1. Begin by smearing each piece of fluffy white bread with cranberry jam. Add the thick slices of roasted turkey breast, then the spinach (trying to pack it down as much as possible) and lastly the brie to one half of the bread and top the sandwich with the other piece of bread. 2. Take a rectangle sized sheet of wax paper or butcher paper and put the sandwich in the middle. Pull up two sides above the middle of the sandwich and roll down towards the sandwich until it's snug. Take the other two sides of the paper and fold them under the sandwich. With a very sharp serrated knife, slice down the middle of the sandwich to separate the two halves and serve. MacKenzie Smith www.GrilledCheeseSocial.com

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Homebase? Daytona Beach Shores Sponsors? O'Neill, Lost surfboards, Corkcicle, Sunbum, OAM Crew? Shred Dogs, Alana, Leila, Rad, Cash and Everett Your dream trip takes you where and with whom? Pavones with my family. Who is your shaper? Matt Biolos Favorite things about living in Ponce Inlet? Surfing, playing on the beach, and watching the dolphins jump in the waves. Does having a dad and Uncle who are pro surfers inspire you to surf big waves? Yep Favorite non-surf movie? Lego Movie Have you ever been star-struck? No, what's star struck? Dad explains what star struck is. He then answers Goofy when I was at Disney World. Do you get scared when the waves are big? Kinda not a lot, just a little. I like to get barreled. Best place around town for breakfast? At the dinner table. Best advice an old person has given you? How to climb a fence. Favorite book? Tarzan Favorite cartoon character? Luke Skywalker Where do you go to school? Longstreet Elementary Will John John win the world title again in 2017? Yes If you owned a restaurant, what would you make? Chicken Rice & beans with sauce Thanks to? My Dad, Papa Petey, Mommy and Greegree

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9 1. If you've been to @NsbInlet, you've seen Jeremy Johnston and his brother Caleb boosting airs like this all over the place! 2. Peace Out Grind Gastropub, can't wait for next year's Halloween Party! 3. Perfection comes in so many forms, and timing is everything. 4. E.T. phoned home and said bring back my Michaels' basket. Great costume and the creativity this night was all-time! 5. Jason Obenauer, A.K.A @Surfsupwolf, is one dedicated guy. I don't think he has missed a session in quite sometime. With that being said, congratulations on the cover photo! 6. Like father like son. Young Luke, 5 years old, is taking after his pops. 7. Bellied up on the river. Hurricane Matthew was a cold ass honkey. 8. Suicide Squad is here! Grind Gastropub and Kona Tiki Bar. 9. You know you're on the team when you get the call for the beer review photo shoot. It's the most wonderful time of the year. 10. Rick James is a "super freak" and hangs with one helluva crew! 11. Matty scores a fatty! Submit your photos to fish@thefluidmag.com.

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TALK STORY: Frieda Zamba When citing Frieda Zamba’s accolades, it is truly mind blowing how much this amazing person from the quaint town of Flagler Beach has accomplished. She was a four time ASP Women's World Surfing Champion (1984, 85, 86 and 88), five time Surfer Poll Awards, featured in Sports Illustrated “Queen of the Surf” in 1997, inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame as Woman Surfer of the Year in 1998, inducted into the East Coast Hall of Fame in 2006, four time recipient of the Key to the City of Flagler Beach, and the Frieda Zamba Aquatic Complex was dedicated in her honor in 1988. Every accomplishment she has reached and conquered has been the result of hard work and being at the top of her game in a highly competitive sport. In addition to being a world champion and highly honored individual, Frieda Zamba is one of the most humble and genuine people that I’ve ever come in contact with. Always looking out for the well-being of others, she continues to give back to the community by sculpting the competitive careers of young athletes. Let’s hear more about Frieda’s past and her impact on the youth as a Global Surf Coach. Intro by: Bryan Forand What motto do you live by if any? “A strong body, a strong mind.” “Love the life you live, live the life you love.” As a Global Surf Coach, what is the biggest joy you find with guiding the youth? Seeing them break through and finally "get it". I see a lot of kids struggle with progressing, because they've never focused on starting with a solid foundation in their surfing. They want to run before they can walk. When I point out things that need to be fixed or tweaked and they apply them and realize how much easier things become, their reaction is positive and you immediately see the confidence in their surfing. What is the biggest difference between now and when you were on the World Tour? There are so many differences like exotic locations, jet ski assist, social platforms, and the prize purse. I remember having a 25 minute heat at Bells in solid 6-8 ft surf. The paddle back out is like seeing a mirage in the desert; you never quite reach it. It definitely separated the weak paddlers from the strong ones. Then there was the time it was my first year on tour. I surfed an event in Japan, and a typhoon hit that night. The next morning the surf was just an endless cloud break with whitewater to the horizon, and they sent the women out. It was pretty easy planning my heat strategy: (1) don’t drown, (2) don't let go of your board, (3) and you only need two whitewaters to the

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beach. Go for the length of ride and style points! Nobody made it out that day and having to judge that must of been as painful as surfing it. Everyone knows you as representing the small coastal town of Flagler Beach. Is that where you grew up? Yes, Flagler was the sleepily lil’ beach town they would dub it, but it isn't really. I mean the town is pretty chill, but the surf scene when I was growing up was full of energy. The beach was the focal point of the town, and if you didn't surf you would watch the locals surf. I was surrounded by such good surfing friends. They all in some way contributed to what I achieved because they were a part of my journey. I surfed mostly with the older guys and the guys my age because there weren't many girls that surfed, maybe two or three. Looking back now it was a pretty special time as all the older guys would look out for me and help me if I couldn't get out. I tried to keep up with them in the surf, and it pushed me to reach things that I might of thought at the time were out of my reach. Why did you move to Costa Rica? Do you miss Florida? I needed a change. Things in my life weren't going well and it was affecting me mentally and physically. I knew it was time to move on, and I was the only one who could make it happen. First plan of order was breaking out my bucket list and I saw I had three things left to cross off: Jump out of an airplane, See Simple Minds in concert and surf the Maldives. Then I created a life criteria for myself. I knew I wanted to start surf coaching, so I had to find a place that allowed for that where there is surf everyday, the water is warm, and I can get back to the states in the same day. From that I picked Costa Rica! Before I packed up and left I managed to check off the first two things on my bucket list, and I’m still working on the last one. What was the pinnacle of your career? My first World Title, because it was the one I dreamt about the most and had the hardest time just trying to

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figure out how to make it happen. I was just learning as I was going, making lots of mistakes along the way and being denied, but when it finally happened I remember just reflecting on all I went through and how I never gave up. It was the most rewarding by far for as bad as I wanted it. You still just don't know if you will ever achieve it. What is our youth lacking? In my eyes their lacking the history of our sport, but when you question that, you ask “Where would they learn that?” It’s not taught in school. I guess I could be critical of myself for not teaching the history to my students, but I have them for a limited time. For the most part they only want to concentrate on themselves which is understandable. I could see me asking them, “Who was Duke Kahanamoku?” I can only imagine their reaction as being, "Who did he ride for?” and “Can I find him on Instagram?” Seriously though, now that surfing is an Olympic sport maybe these surfing academies that are popping up will implement the educational side of surfing. I would much rather sit through a class on surfing history than the history of the Civil War.

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