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With no snow in the forecast,Β northern surfersΒ chased wind waves around KallsjΓΆn instead. Swedish surfer, Tim Latte, took the 7 hours drive from the capital and joined in on what could have been the best session we ever had on the lake.
The hardest part in setting a goal is never know if you have what's required to achieve it. When Jacob Kelly Quinlan took on the goal of surfing 100 river waves he faced the biggest challenge - one that would shape ten years of his life. Right up until the last moment on his final expedition he froze in fear, still with doubts of knowing if he had what it takes. In the end, it all comes down to taking a leap of faith.Β
This past weekend saw further progress in the gradual return of competitive surfing in Canada. TheΒ Surfing Association of Nova Scotia (SANS)Β hosted their annual Fall Classic Shortboard Competition under ideal conditions at Lawrencetown Point.Β
Tiki culture, surfing, and Halloween weirdness. Three seemingly independent entities that are more entwined than you'd think...
Itβs generally assumed that as a SUP enthusiast and instructor, my favourite season is summer. And while I do love a warm weather paddle, fall is actually number one on my list. The crowds die down as the water cools and the brilliant leaves add beauty to flat water paddle excursions. But the top reason I love autumn is that it marks the beginning of the SUP surf season.Β
The last thing we ever wanted to do was start a surf business and become part of the surf industry. As much as we loved surfing β the predominant culture wasnβt anything we wanted to join. Weβve walked into surf shops around the world and knew we never quite fit in. Perhaps we werenβt local enough, or cool enough, or straight enough.Β
The Cove Cleanup has always been a celebratory gathering with the community at The Bluffs. A morning of cleaning up was followed by food, drinks, prizes, sharing experiences and making connections with fellow community members. With social gathering limits inhibiting this annual event, Cavero and his family creatively developed an alternate plan abiding by the pandemic guidelines this year.
Distance: A Great Lake Surf Film
Our friends AurΓ©lien BouchΓ©-Pillonβaka Frenchyβand Ryan James just droppedΒ a rad short surf film documenting their strike missions in spring on Lake Ontario.
For this edition of Surferβs Voice we spoke with professional wakeboarder, Collingwood lake surfer, boardsport and outdoor enthusiast Erika Langman, about the crossover between boardsports, what drives her to get her stoke on, and the magic to be found in paddling your guts out and dropping down a moving chunk of natural liquid energy.