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EDITOR'S

SHACKED UP FOR THE WINTER

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It’s finally cooling off! Each year we breath a sign of relief as Hurricane Season comes to an end. It's been another crazy year we’ve had here in the good ole’ sunshine state. Definitely no shortage of action with the extremely active hurricane season. Is it just me, or does it seem like this is kind of getting out of control? Those poor people in the Panhandle. It's been a complete disaster area since Micheal left it's mark on Panama City and the surrounding areas. I think people are finally realizing it's not in your best interest to ride out these storms. Packing up all of your possessions and leaving everything behind is a horrible feeling, but it proves to be the smart decision with these mega storms. Now that winter is among us, and it is getting dark so damn early, we have to find a way to stay motivated. I am still trying to figure that out, but I am pretty confident that it will require getting up very, very early! Not sure that I am ready to wake up at the crack of dawn everyday to compensate for it getting dark the moment we all leave work. I think the only option is to find a few trips to look forward to in the next few months to come. Our next rendezvous is the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. A short plane ride, with no customs thankfully, and we'll be sipping on some coldies and praying for surf. I tend to preach this all the time in this magazine, but get out there and travel, and make sure you never stop! Wether it's a weekend trip camping with friends or a few months excursion, it will be something you won't regret. From a young age my parents took my brother and I everywhere around the globe, and as an adult I try to keep the constant journey going. It always gives me something to look forward to, and when I arrive home, I always realize how good we have it. Also, make sure that you take the time to enjoy everything we have on offer in Central Florida, but also don’t forget that a trip away will clear your mind and assist in starting 2019 off right. Hear me now, believe me later, you won't regret it! Bryan Forand | Editor

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Credits

Contents

Editor Bryan Forand bryan@thefluidmag.com

Issue 6 vol 7 | Nov - Dec 2018

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 Contributing Designers Jeff Lastinger | Mylan Davich

Miss Sunshine: Kalyn Roberson

Fluid Eats: Ricky's Canteen

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

Local Business Spotlight: Canvas Hair Design

Aj Neste | Casey Collins | Johnny Perkins | Jason Arnold

Spotlight: Cory Lopez

Just Photos, Just Because

Fishing Report

Local Pro: Ben Adams Dentistry

Reader Fish Photos

Fishing Profile: Captain Skye Burkhardt

Talk Story: Dave Hettel

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? 22 Where do you live? The boonies ( Geneva, FL ) Originally from? Chuluota, FL Occupation? Bartender at Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille Where would your dream trip take you? Somewhere with a beach a boat and a cocktail, I’m thinking Bocas Del Toro! Tell us something about you that might surprise us? I went to school at International Maritime Academy of South Florida to work on super yachts and boats. How many times a day do you use social media? (tell us the truth) A better question would be “ Kay, when are you not on your phone?” If you were a skittle, what color would you be and why? Red, because they are by far the best ones. When you listen to music do you pay attention to lyrics or the melodies and beats? Depends on the music. Pop culture music I’m only listening to the lyrics because, in my personal opinion, that’s the only talent behind it. Now take me back to some Van Halen, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, and I’ll lose myself in a good guitar solo. What do you enjoy the most about modeling? Being able to get all dolled up and dapper because on a normal day basis I’m rolling out of bed and you’re lucky I made an appearance, haha. Real House Wife's or Sunday Night Football? Sunday Night Football by far! Keep the drama away. Got a boyfriend? A what? Worst Pickup Line? “Do you have a bandaid, because I scraped my knee falling for you.” Most important thing on a first date? The overall date itself, honestly. I love being outdoors and actually doing things. If you ask me out for a drink or a movie it’s just putting a different vibe out there for what you’re expecting. Let’s go on an adventure! If you had to live in another state besides Florida, which state would you choose and why? I wouldn’t pick a state, I’d pick a totally different country. But if I had to choose, I'd say Hawaii. Best Beach in Florida? A little secret beach of mine kind of down by Spanish House. Who’s the hottest- Surfers, Skaters, Wakeboarder, Musicians or Artist? The boysss Max Van Helvoort, Gunner Daft, and Massi Piffa. I love Fluid magazine because? Working for Billabong/ Quiet Flight for 2 1/2 years, you can’t do that without loving your local surf mags. What does the future hold for the lovely Kalyn? Well I currently take care of my brother and grandfather. In two years my brother will graduate high school and I plan on putting all my certs into use along with my bartending skills to do charters and get paid to travel.

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RICKYS CANTEEN

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There is a new addition to the downtown New Smyrna Beach restaurant scene, Ricky's Canteen/ Poke Bar & Street Food. However, the owners are both familiar and local favorites in New Smyrna Beach. Fans of Spanish River Grill and Txokos Basque Kitchen will be pleased to find Chef Henry Salgado, a two time James Beard Semi-finalist, in the kitchen at Ricky’s Canteen. Salgado’s newest fast casual concept, Ricky’s Canteen, features fresh poke bowls and street food inspired by street vendors around the world. Located on Magnolia Street, just off of Canal Street in a trendy and laid back atmosphere, Ricky’s has an impressive list of locally brewed craft beers, wine, cold sake on tap and their famous house made sangrias. Poke bowls, a traditional Hawaiian dish made of chopped, marinated raw fish with rice and fresh vegetables, is tossed in a selection of house made sauces and packed with umami flavor. The fresh poke bowls are the focus of the concept but the unique street food at Ricky’s Canteen includes items such as Sesame Roasted Brussel Sprouts with honey and spicy peanuts, Pressed Cuban Bahn Mi Sandwich with pork belly, ham and pate and house made pickles, and Grilled Pulpo, their charred octopus on a stick, Ricky’s BBQ and garlic aioli. Guests can enjoy both very healthy options as well as creative hot dogs, tacos and warm bowls such as the Rooster, with grilled Andouille sausage, rice, roasted corn, scallions, egg and miso remoulaude. Although the poke craze is fairly new, many chefs,

including Chef Henry, believe it’s here to stay. Plans to bottle their poke sauce are in the works but guests can still purchase a pint in house. With their love of @prima.nsb locally brewed craft beer, stay tuned for their launch of MOJO Monkey Brewing Co. in the near future. But in the meantime, be sure to check them out for their micro brews on tap. Chef Henry and his wife Michele Salgado truly are a class act. So many of us were in love with their previous concept Spanish River, and couldn't be happier when they decided to open up Ricky's Canteen. We sat down with Henry and Michele Salgado to here more about our favorite new hot spot. How's the response been so far from the community? Initially we were concerned that fans of Spanish River wouldn’t understand the laid back, fast casual concept of Ricky’s. But the community at large, especially our downtown neighbors, have been very supportive and welcoming which is great! The food is absolutely amazing! What's your secret? The secret is in our combination of flavors. We make all of our sauces, including our poke sauce. We did a lot of research and tasted a lot of pre-made sauces and we knew we could do better. The poke bowls are fresh, simple and healthy, and with the street food the sky’s the limit. So the “real” secret is that we are having fun! The scene on Canal St has really grown in the past year or so. Ricky's Canteen is a great addition and has a fun vibe. How did the vision turn into a reality? After selling both Txokos Basque Kitchen and

Spanish River Grill, we were researching possible franchise concepts, and we knew poke was very popular in other parts of the country but still fairly new for our area. After we did our due diligence we decided to create our own poke concept and added the street food to appeal to a greater demographic. What are the most popular items on the menu? Our number one seller is the 40 Miles Out Poke Bowl with ahi tuna, cucumber, carrot, edamame and avocado. The Warm Bowls are popular too, as are all of our Snacks. For Saturday Brunch the Guv’na with grilled shrimp, octopus, scrambled egg, cheese sauce, Ricky’s BBQ, crispy shallots in a warm tortilla is very popular. They all sound delicious. Any last words for our readers? Thank you. We’re just having fun with the Canteen and hope our guests enjoy the relaxed setting as much as we do. If you see us around town in our “Yoshi-Bus” give us a wave! And don’t be surprised if you see more Ricky’s Canteens popping up in the future. With it’s laid back atmosphere and easy vibe, Ricky’s is hard to beat for a neighborhood drop in place for lunch, a casual supper or anything in between. Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am to Close Happy Hour Daily 4pm – 7pm Catering and Private Events Available Gift Cards for Sale Rides in the “Yoshi-Bus” Available for Purchase

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Q&A Thanks for sitting down with us Lexi. Tell us a little bit about your background in this industry. I am a graduate of Paul Mitchell the School and Aveda trained. I have been a stylist for about 8 years and specialize in lived-in/ balayage hair. What services do you specialize in? I specialize in balayage and lived in hair. Your natural looking low maintenance hair.

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Creating a profession that you love and are passionate about is something we all strive for. It's all about finding the right opportunity and diving in head first. Our good friend, Lexi Ciara, decided it was time for her to chase her dreams and open Canvas Hair Design Studio. Located on the corner of Flagler Ave and Pine St on beachside in NSB, Ciara chose a prime time spot and the response from the patrons has been overwhelming. Ciara specializes in lived-in/ balayage hair, which definitely fits into New Smyrna's surfer vibe. Opening this salon she wanted it to feel like a home for locals. It was a void that was definitely missing from our artistic surf town. She cites that one of here favorite things about New Smyrna is its ability to support their own with endless support from clients and other local business owners. As we sat down with Lexi, it became clear that she truly cares about ever person that walks into her salon. One thing she mentioned that really stuck with us was is when she talked to us about the results of working directly with her clients. Ciara stated - "I am obsessed with making people feel confident because it was something I always struggled with as a kid. I love being able to boost clients confidence and let them leave feeling their most beautiful."

What do you look forward to the most about growing your business? I am most excited about building my dream team and creating a brand here in New Smyrna. What are some upcoming trends? For fall, warm and plum hues are trending. We live in Florida, though, so let’s be honest, blonde & “bronde” are always in! I know that a good relationship with your style is key. What are some tips for the customer to effectively communicate what they want? I tell all of my new clients a photo is worth a thousand words. Giving your stylist a visual of what you want and the tones you like sets you both on the same page for your session. Any last words? Being featured in Fluid Magazine is definitely reinforcing that if you do what you love, people take notice! In this industry, the moment you stop learning, you are already behind. So I am excited to see where this new venture of artist and now owner takes me!

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SPOTLIGHT

CORY LOPEZ Photo: Lugo

The Gulf Coast of Florida isn't necessarily

competition, it’s a lot of time on the road.

the breeding grounds to become one of the

With a wife and three kids at homeI really

top surfers in the world. Cory Lopez didn't

wasn’t enjoying competition and traveling

let where he grew up define him as a surfer.

like I used to. I wanted to be there to raise

Lopez is well known for his fearless tube

my children. With that said I feel that fate

riding skills in waves of consequence, as well

answered my questions for me. In 2015,

as his innovative style that consists of high

I destroyed my hip on a solid close out in

flying airs above the lip. Lopez's competitive

Mexico. It took me 18 months to get back in

surfing days are a thing of the past, but that

the water, and I had no desire to compete

doesn't mean he still isn't consistently one

again after that. That definitely forced me

of the best surfers in the water at any given

into a daily routine and some dark times

moment. We caught up with Cory to hear

when I wondered if I could ever surf again

more about what he's been up to and how

like I use too.

he got to where he is today. You spend a solid 10 years plus on the

World Tour, you still travel quite a bit but nowhere near as much as in your contest

surfing days. Was it hard to get back in the

Taking about your daily routine, what does that consist of nowadays?

My daily routine is awesome, when schools in and the sun allows, the kids and I try to surf before school. Right now we can get a

daily routine?

hour in the water before I have to get them

Well it wasn’t exactly my decision to quit

to school by 8. After dropping my crew off

competing, however it was in the back of

at school I usually jump on the computer

my mind. Between free surfing trips and

and nail out a few work related emails and

Photo: Ruddy

take care of things around the house. If the surf is good I try and get back out there if time allows. There is always time when it’s epic. My wife works

time and was so raw! What are your thoughts

Your kids, Alana, Luke, & Leila are the ultimate little shredders. How enjoyable has it been to see them progress and charge over the past few years?

as a RN in the ICU at Halifax Hospital. When she’s

on that era?

working I’m a stay at home dad now. I do still go

Fun, we had a lot of fun. I moved out to California

It’s been a lot of fun, they love to surf and that

on probably 7-10 trips a year but compared to my

when I was 16. Mike and Matt(owners of ...Lost)

makes me happy. I don’t know where they are

life when I was on tour that is nothing.

were living together and just starting Lost. I knew

going to take it, I do know they want to be like

Mike from growing up on the gulf, he is originally

dad, they tell me that. They are already talking

from St. Pete. I crashed on their couch for the next

about surfing Pipe and Teahupoo. As long as they

year or so. Those were good times, we had a lot

are happy that’s all I can ask.

What motivated you to have balls of steel to

charge surf spots of major consequences such as massive Pipeline and Teahupoo over the

of fun to say the least.

In the beginning nothing motivated me to surf big

You had some wild times in your youth, is there

years?

waves, I just wanted to do it. Trip freeman took me

anything that you wish you could go back and

What was the most memorable win of your career and why?

I don’t know. It’s a toss up between the US Open

out to Waimea Bay for my first time when I was

change?

and Teahupoo. They both were great, I mean

12. I was hooked from then on out. However, big

I would always wear my seat belt. I was 17 riding in

the crowd at the US Open really escalates the

drops on waves weren't necessarily what I liked. I

the back seat of a Jeep coming home from squid

atmosphere. Teahupoo is one of my favorite

needed to get tubed so I was naturally drawn to

row in Cabo. It was cold out, so I had my head

waves in the world. I put in a lot of time out there

waves like Pipe and Teahupoo. Later in life, if I was

and arms in my shirt. My friend who was driving

over the years leading up to that win. I could feel

motivated by anything it was my peers, I was from

decided it was a good idea to jump the Jeep over

it building over the years and was glad I was finally

The Gulf Coast of Florida so I knew I had to earn

this huge bump in the road. Of course I had no

able to put it all together and get that win.

my respect. My first big one in Tahiti, that was just

idea so when we hit the jump I flew straight up in

me being me. I seen the wave, it looked good,

the air above the Jeep. My head popped out but

I went, nothing else. Later on Andy Irons and I

my arms were still stuck in my shirt. I was a solid

structure of the tour?

definitely had a little thing going for who could

four feet above the Jeep just flying through the air.

When I did the tour it was a lot of fun. From the

out do the other out there. That was fun and that

Somehow I landed right back in my seat. My other

outside looking in it looks more serious now, not

led to a lot of solid wipeouts.

buddy sitting next to me turned to the driver and

that that’s a bad thing. I mean if your a pro surfer

punched him straight in the face and said you just

your trying to make money. The prize money is

almost killed Cory. I could have done without that,

way up and the new management is putting out a

I know it's probably hard to pin point one trip

but no there really isn’t anything I would change.

solid product. The athletes on tour right now are

that is engraved in your memory as one of the

Your family is so close knit and very talented.

1996 in Spain with my brother. The day before

a young age?

going on and I don’t think that will ever change.

was flat and somehow Shea knew there was

The support of my mom and dad. My dad loves

Surfing is a very difficult sport to judge. The

going to be a big swell the next morning. There

surfing and made sure I was always where the

athletes have a say in what’s going on in the sport,

was no Surfline back then but Shea knew how to

good waves were. He gave me the freedom to

if they feel changes need to be made they have

study maps and figured it out. We showed up at

travel at a young age. Starting when I was ten

the power to push the management to do so.

Mundaka just before the sun was up. At that point

years old he would just put me on a plane and

Congratulations to the WSL for equal pay on the

in my life those were the best waves I've ever

send me to whichever one of his friends would

women’s tour. That is awesome!

seen. We surfed with eight other guys out for the

take me. Back then it wasn’t about me becoming

first four hours before the rest of France and Spain

a pro surfer, it was more about that his kid loved to

realized there was a swell and got there. It was

surf and he wanted me to be stoked.

with all your travels, but is there a certain trip best trips ever?

epic I will never forget that day. 24

During the ...Lost days, that was such a cool

What are your thoughts on the WSL and the

surfing at a incredible level and that makes it fun What do you contribute to your success at such

to watch. People want to badmouth the judges for certain calls here and there. That’s always been

Have you had a chance to surf Slaters wave pool or the BSR pool?

No but they definitely look fun. It’s a really exciting

Photo sequence: Tupat

Photo: @Surfsupwolf

time in surfing right now. All the different pool

we are heading to El Salvador. Then Luke and I will be

children. And allowing me the freedom to things in a

technology is pretty cool. I do see a place for pools in

heading to Hawaii in early December for a few weeks.

moments notice, such as "the kids and I are heading out of the country in a few days or hey do you mind

competitive surfing. It’s going to be fun to see where this goes over the next five to ten years. Any trips planned for the rest of 2018 and early

Any last words or shout outs?

if we go to the Outer Banks tomorrow." I always think

My wife, who I met when I was 20. She’s been there

I’m going to hear a no but she always say go ahead. I

for me through all the ups and downs. But I just want

love you little honey, thank you!!

2019?

to give her a shout out for where we are at today.

The kids are out of school for thanksgiving week and

Honey thanks for giving me our three beautiful 25

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NOV/DEC FISHING OUTLOOK

FISHING REPORT OFFSHORE For all the offshore anglers, the biggest concern are all the elements that are virtually out of our hands. The windy days tend to make everything challenging. Sailfish will still be in the normal areas from 180’- 350’ of water until a few more cold fronts push the bait pods further south. Near shore wrecks from 60’-90’ feet of water will hold a large variety of fish. Kingfish are still plentiful for trolling. Bottom fishing should be very good and a variety of great tasting fish can be caught. We wish red snapper season was longer, there are still plenty of them out there. 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. They fight hard and taste great! Best of luck fellow anglers, get out there and enjoy any time you get off this holiday season.

INSHORE Cooler temperatures should push fish further back into creeks and backwater areas. Fishing will still be productive in the mornings but redfish and trout should also feed into the afternoon as the sun warms the water up throughout the day. Freelined mullet will produce the best hits 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. The amount of snook being caught the past few weeks has been pretty outstanding to say the least. 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. Dock lights will still have some trout on them but the cooler it gets the thicker the bluefish become. Put the time in, the reward will be well worth it!

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FISHING REEL - READER SUBMISSIONS

1. Paddy Epperson heating up on a cold morning with Mosquito Lagoon's finest asset. Photo courtesy of Jason Epperson

2. Doesn't matter if it's inshore or offshore, Marty Goldys is a man on a mission Photo courtesy of Goldys

3. It isn't the first time we featured Shayna Foster, damn she catches a lot of fish! Photo courtesy of Foster

4. Mikey Goldys enjoying the sunset. Photo courtesy of Yellow Dawg Fishing

5. Triple tail action with Capt. Robert Mcghee. Photo courtesy of Mcghee

6. Jason Epperson looking mesmerized by a perfect looking redfish. Photo courtesy of Epperson

7. Louis Hand finds a good looking redfish right outside the inlets. Photo courtesy of Hand

8. No shortage of great fishing this time of year. Our buddy Bobby Levy on all day and night long. Photo courtesy of Levy

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FISHING PROFILE

CAPT SKYE BURKHARDT PHOTOS: JARRED WESKRNA

What are three items you never leave the dock without? I never leave the dock without my tackle bag, drinking water, and sunglasses. I reckon it’s important to stay hydrated while on the water and, of course, my tackle bag has my leader, pliers, and hooks. As you all know, I fish in Mosquito Lagoon specializing in sight casting redfish, therefor I never leave without my Native Eyewear. What is your favorite species to target? My favorite species to target is Snook. My favorite time to fish for snook is at night under bridges and docks with artificial. This makes it more challenging and fun to catch while watching and feeling them smash a top water. I also love sight casting for Redfish in the grassy flats of Mosquito Lagoon. Preferred Rig? Easy Peasy. Leader to Braid using an F-G Knot depending on my target of species and location. I use a circle hook for live bait but prefer artificial. Why types of fishing charters do you offer? I offer Inshore, Offshore and Nearshore through Back to Blue Outdoors with Captain Shane Ryan. Who is your favorite person to fish with and why? I enjoy fishing by myself but my favorite person to fish with would be my daughter, Star Harlow. There are no words to explain the feeling when watching her eyes light up as she hooks up to a Redfish. She is my mini and has the same passion and love for the water, which makes my heart happy. What attributes separate an OK fishing guide compared to what you would consider a great guide? A great fishing guide is someone who has

experience, passion, and knowledge. Any guide can have the best and most expensive boats, gear, and technology and not be able to give you the best fishing experience. Personality plays just as large of a part as the experience and knowledge of the guide. What do you feel is the biggest challenge with being a guide in our area? I think every area inherently has their challenges, although with the time I have put in these waters you don’t notice them as much. Everyday has different challenges but that’s fishing. Do you have a rival when it comes to fishing competitively? I do not fish competitively, but I also do have complete confidence in my skill. What’s your most embarrassing fishing story/ memory? I guess I would say my most embarrassing fishing experience would be when I was fishing in a boat that wasn’t rigged for fishing. I was setting up a second rod and, as you all know, fish typically hit when you’re not paying attention. The next thing you know the rod was flying out of the boat and I dropped the rig I was working on and leaped in fully clothed after it. I managed to get the rod, but the fish got away. Needless to say we were all laughing for the rest of the day. Where else, besides Florida, have you had the opportunity to fish? I have not had the opportunity to fish outside of Florida, but I do have some plans coming up. Be sure to follow me and my adventures on my Instagram, @brassyhooker87. Any last words or people to thank? I’d like to thank my father for taking me on my first fishing trip that lead to this obsession/ passion that I have turned into something

bigger than I could’ve ever imagined. Also, all the great folks that have allowed me the opportunity to work with them in the fishing industry. For more info on your charters - email inshoreskye87@gmail.com @brassyhooker87 Not the Jade Atoll

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Who were the top guys at the inlet back in those days? “Work at play, play at work” would summarize a lot for me, but my favorite bumper sticker comes to mind: “It’s not them!” How long have you been surfing for? After moving from DB Shores I started in 1963 in South Ormond Beach, surfing with the Holby brothers, Mimi and Bruce Munro and bunch of characters, when half the beachfront property south of Granada was still sand dunes. What was it like in the 70's and 80's being a surfer in our area? The 60’s were the most awesome for the freedom and the newness of the whole thing. You knew everyone in the area that surfed. The 70’s was more tribal with people breaking off into their own little clans more. Experimentation was more rampant in board design, substance use, travel and hair length. Everything was still new but it seems like innovations were happening every day. In the early eighties, after twin fins took over, things became more mainstream and commercial.

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DAVE HETTEL

Who were the top guys at the inlet back in those days? John and Bernie Crouch come to mind first of course, but when I started going more regularly in the 70’s I remember Daytona guys like Bob and Ron Condon, Steve Baker, Chuck Love, Pat Altez. Ronnie Rannie and Rick Tresher were ripping. My good friend, Mike Kitaif, was one the best in the world on a fish. In the 80’s one of the best goofies was Tom Barrett, and 80’s and 90’s, of course, Scottie Brill. If you can go back 40 years what advice would you give yourself? Well, I was kinda shy and I had to move to Orlando to go to high school. After moving back, it didn’t help being the new guy, in a way, again. I tell myself stop worrying trying to be cool, get to know people and travel and to cherish surfing for the awesome gift that it is. What is the biggest difference now and when you were growing up in the Daytona Beach area? So many people now! When I started surfing there were only 2 public high schools and Father Lopez Catholic school. You kinda knew everybody in town or knew someone that knew someone. At 12 I was one of the youngest surfers in town. Parents were almost never at the beach, supporting, coaching their kids. Surfers were a small tribe. Development was less and sand dunes were everywhere, and you could walk on them! Imagine that! Favorite surf break on the East Coast and why? We don’t realize how lucky we are to live near

Ponce De Leon Inlet! NSB is probably the most consistent wave ever, but Ponce is the most special to me not only because of wave quality, but also the whole natural environment. Tell us about your passion for art? I’ve always had a talent and love for art and being able to do a lot of different types of art has allowed me a pretty free lifestyle and keeps work interesting. What is our youth lacking? Now I know what “youth is wasted on the young” means. Some are living it to the fullest, but generally, many are spending way too much time worrying about what others think and not getting out there and looking for new positive experiences. You have to have a strong foundation and belief in God. What is the best traveling experience in your life? It’s a toss-up: moving to Oahu in the late 70’s for almost 3 years and working and surfing alongside some legendary guys, both on the North Shore and in Town. Discovering a few new waves in the Caribbean in 1981 was super fun, and my first trip to Costa Rica for a month in 1973, when very few people had even heard of it. Our rent for one month was 60 bucks US, split 3 ways, and the locals we made friends with told us we got ripped off! Thanks for your time. Any last shout outs or thank yous? To all the people sharing the love and keeping it positive!

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