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đź’Ą When I Got Hit in the Lineup: A Lesson from the Point
🌅 Early Morning at the Point The session started like any other. The sun was barely up, and I paddled out with excitement. The waves were soft and small at first, about 3 to 4 feet—nothing crazy. I was feeling confident, ready for another fun day training and improving. But Batukaras always has surprises, and […]
School & Surf: How I Balance Both
🌞 From Sunrise Swells to School Bells What’s it like being a surfer and a student? Well, let me tell you—it’s a full-on adventure every single day! While some kids wake up and go straight to class, my day usually starts with salty hair, sandy feet, and riding waves. Yep, I go from surf to […]
My Favorite Surf Snacks & Meals
Surfing is not just about riding waves — it’s also about staying strong, healthy, and energized. As a grom who surfs almost every single day, I’ve learned how important food is to my surfing life. The right snacks and meals give me the power to paddle, pop up, and surf with full stoke. In this […]
What Surfing Taught Me About Confidence (Even as an 8-Year-Old Grom)
🌊 The Ocean Doesn’t Care How Old You Are The thing about the ocean is—it doesn’t play favorites. It doesn’t care if you’re 8 years old or 28. If you're nervous or confident. If you’ve just waxed your board perfectly or forgot your leash again. The waves come anyway. That’s one of the first lessons […]
When My Board Got Dinged: A Lesson from the Lineup
🌧️ Thursday Afternoon Energy Last week on Thursday around 3:30 PM, I paddled out for what I thought would be a chill surf session. The sky was gloomy—like it couldn’t decide between sun or more rain. We’d had heavy downpours nearly every day that week, and you could still feel it in the water. The […]
Why Surfing Is for Everyone
When I was 7, I caught my very first wave on a long board in Batukaras. I remember wobbling as I popped up, arms flapping, and falling straight into the whitewash. The wave didn’t care that I was tiny. Or nervous. Or that I barely knew what I was doing. It just picked me up […]