The Santa Cruz Paddlefest is always a highlight of my year! The gathering of the paddle surf tribe in Santa Cruz, CA, to surf the world-class waves on offer at Steamer Lane, is a special time and place to be alive. The Lane always seems to deliver the goods for the competitions, but every once in a while throws the event a curve ball, like this year. This … [Read more...] about PADDLING OUT: 31st Annual Santa Cruz Paddlefest
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Big Air Action at the 50th ECSC
I had a blast at the end of August in VA beach at the 50th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC)! Good people, great venue, amazing athletes, quality concerts and just a fun time had by all. More stories in the works. Thanks to Matador Network and VA Beach Tourism for all the hospitality. Check out my first story/photo essay for Matador Network: Mad Air … [Read more...] about Big Air Action at the 50th ECSC
DISCOVERED: Previous Adventures VIDEO
When I started ExploringElements.com I also started a YouTube channel to showcase new productions and create a home for some of my old films from the Go Big Distribution days, when I represented Fluid Kayaks in North America, and my old personal Vimeo channel. The following are a few of the fun films from the past decade of boating and traveling. I look forward to sharing … [Read more...] about DISCOVERED: Previous Adventures VIDEO