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.…
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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. …
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…
Re: Statement From The Surfrider Foundation’s Miami Chapter Leadership
Background Info Beaches across Miami-Dade County have been closed since mid-March. The first closures were limited to the entertainment district in South Beach and were meant to curb rowdy crowds of Spring Breakers. Later, as the fear of COVID-19 was realized, the closures were extended to other areas of the beach, and finally full closures of all beaches in the…
How to Reopen a Beach: COVID19 Guide and Resource
Safely restore access to our beaches This guide and resource were developed so that Miami Beach and other municipalities can reopen their beaches safely after closures brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID19). It is relying on the experiences of “on the ground” enforcement staff, thought leaders for coastline access, and the cumulative experience of other places that have already reopened…