Author: thankyousurfing

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Local Lens: Ashley Hernández

“Every path is the right path. Everything could’ve been anything else. And it would have just as much meaning.” Biography Name: Ashley Hernández Age: 23 Occupation: Freelance photographer & videographer Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela Current town: Aventura, Florida Interview Do you surf? Doing my best effort with Longboard, is so much fun! I gotta ask my friend Matthew what he thinks…

Local Lens: Marcelo Booshehri

Skip the Surfline check before you paddle out every now again! You’ll be glad you went anyway. Biography Name: Marcelo Booshehri Age: 21 Occupation: College Student | Dental Assistant Hometown: San Diego, California Current town: San Diego, California Interview Do you surf? Yessir! Favorite thing about shooting? If I had to narrow it down to one thing, it would have…

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Local Lens: Oscar Socarras

Practice makes perfect. Biography Name: Oscar Socarras Age: 36 Occupation: Air Traffic Communications Specialist Hometown: Miami, FL Current town: Miami, FL Interview Do you surf? If mind surfing counts – yes. Favorite thing about shooting? Everything from the forecast, planning a trip, the ride with friends, and the experiences obtained from exploring someplace new. How did you learn to shoot…

(SOLD!)$260 – Rhino Surfboards by Randy Simmons – 6’2″

Brand/Shaper:  Rhino Surfboards / Randy Simmons Dimensions: 6’2” x 21 1/8” x 2 5/8”. FCS II fin box. Condition: Barely Used Location: Boca Raton, FL Price: $260 obo Additional Comments: “Ryan Simmons is out of Jacksonville. Amazing shaper, born in raised in Florida so his boards work really well with our surf.” Interested? Contact the Seller: [contact-form to=”[email protected], [email protected]” subject=”Interested…

(SOLD!)$775 – SUP – The Wood Chuck Pro Designed by Randy Skinner – 8’6

Brand/Shaper:  Randy Skinner / The Wood Chuck Pro Dimensions: 8’6 x 30.65 x 4.25 128 Liters Condition: Excellent Location: Miami Beach, FL Price: (SOLD!)$775 Additional Comments: Just in time for the holidays! Interested? Contact the Seller: [contact-form to=”[email protected], [email protected]” subject=”Interested Buyer from ThankYouSurfing – Surfboard for Sale”][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”1″][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”1″][contact-field label=”Comment” type=”textarea” required=”1″][/contact-form] We’ll sell your boards!…

Local Lens: Sam Farkas

Practice makes perfect. Biography Name: Sam Farkas Age: 28 Occupation: Fine Art and Freelance Photographer and Professional Car/Boat Detailer Hometown: Jupiter, FL Current town: Jupiter, FL Interview Do you surf? For 20+ years now. Favorite thing about shooting? It makes me be present in the moment, and the never ending struggle to create the next best image is alluring. Least…

Local Lens: Deborah Clark

Photograph hard, die free. Biography Name: Deborah Clark Age:  N/A Occupation: Professional student and teacher of theatre, English, creative writing, in high school and university—now permanently en vacances. Hometown: Hollywood, Florida Current town:  Hollywood, Florida Interview Do you surf? Trying. Favorite thing about shooting? Honoring the magic our local surf community creates. Least favorite thing about shooting? Paucity of good…