A longtime friend of mine showed up in El Salvador this week. Bill and I met in the early 2000’s at the University of Miami. We went to Costa Rica for about a month with our other friend, Alex, and drove all over that beautiful place. The Surfer’s Guide to Costa Rica and a handful of back-of-the-napkin kind of tips.…
Noon x TYS
Anouck has been a friend for over a decade, so this didn’t come from some big structured plan. It HAS been in the works for a long time, though! This is the beginning, so follow along and see where it goes! Interested? Email Brad Send us a DM! Signup Keep the Stoke Alive
Cafe Cocoa x TYS x WSL in El Salvador
We’re doing a pop-up with Adam at Cafe Cocoa in El Zonte during the WSL’s June run, June 5-15. Fun fact: I used to live in the house that is now the coffee shop. We’ve got some fun community stuff planned, and we’re going to give you some reasons to come out and see what’s going on. Interested? Email Brad…
More Than Waves: Surfing’s Connection to the Psyche
Originally published in Wet Papers Surf Magazine, El Salvador. What is Surfing? Surfing is described as a hobby, a sport, and a lifestyle. It can be serious, playful, competitive, or meditative. It creates a unique connection to nature, offering a calming, almost meditative state. However, it also occasionally produces violent wipeouts that serve as a stark reminder of our mortality. …
S3E05 – Generation Stoked: FIU Surf Club at IWS Miami
Join Brad Wells of Thank You Surfing in Season 3, Episode 5 when Scott from IWS Miami hosts Taylor, Theo, Daniel, and Aden from the FIU Surf Club to explore the changes in the surf industry and culture since the 1980’s. Recorded on June 27, 2024, this episode examines the decline of surfing’s cultural relevance, shares Miami surf stories, discusses…
S3E04 – Surf Girl Power: Latvia, Netherlands and Guatemala
Three surfers, three countries, and one shared love for the ocean. Episode 4 of season 3 of the ThankYouSurfing podcast features Ale from Guatemala, Katrina from Latvia, and Nette from the Netherlands. Though they didn’t grow up surfing in their homelands, they’ve found a community in the global surf scene. Live from El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode starts a…
S3E03 – Canada to El Salvador
Join Brad Wells from Thank You Surfing as he chats with Amanda and Erika in El Salvador, for Season 3, Episode 3. The trio dives into the local surf culture, the impact of international competitions, and the increasing popularity of surfing among both locals and tourists. They discuss their personal journeys, the unique surf scenes of their hometowns in Canada,…
S3E02 – El Salvador: Localism to Globalism
Join us for another live episode of the Thank You Surfing Podcast from El Salvador. It’s our first international episode, and we’re stoked to discuss the vibrant local surf scene with special guests Pollo from Tropical Freaks and Pablo from Hotel Michanti. We dive into topics such as the impact of tourism and government initiatives on El Salvador’s surf culture,…
S3E01- Tales from the Coral Cay Blimp – Season 3 Premiere
Join Brad Wells, Caleb, and a group of friends in Season 3 of the Thank You Surfing Podcast as they discuss the resurgence of Miami’s surfing culture post-COVID from a bus converted into a home. This episode explores the evolution of surf culture, the impact of financial flows on technology and innovation, and the significance of inclusivity within the community.…
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future – ThankYouSurfing Podcast Relaunch
ThankYouSurfing Podcast What started as random hangouts with Chris at the surf shop slowly turned into the ThankYouSurfing Podcast. It became a place to celebrate surf culture, local characters, and the strange, wonderful energy of our little community. This is the story behind it. Where it started, why it mattered, and where it is headed now as we relaunch with…