Rik has been doing what he loves for quite a while! Traveling as a rep for various water sports brands put him in places to score some sick waves. This Mexican right point break called K-38 delivered a wave that was a culmination of a few days of epic conditions and the exclamation point on it all. Enjoy east coast surf history & meet "Murph" a fictitious character that everyone wanted to hear from. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

We begin 2022 by catching up with Kelly, surf, skater and self proclaimed skateboard deck enthusiast. He takes us down the street to the hometown break during a hurricane swell last summer. As you'll learn from his story there is only one sure way to cure stink eye. "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

Meet Julie, a college basketball player that found renewed passion for surfing thanks to Covid. She shreds! Her story takes us to a session in conditions that were unknown but turned out to be epic. Good times. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

This is not the first time Simon has been on the podcast BUT it is his first interview about his most memorable wave. We'll go with him to a break in Rincon Puerto Rico that turned on for him to score an hour and half basically by himself. Song, "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

Stoke. It's a word used to describe the feeling of exhilaration after a special moment. Katherine shares a wave story that is the picture of stoke! The setting & the sharing of a wave at a very unique spot in the world - The Whales Tail. Enjoy! PSA: the batteries died on my device & my solar backup was not turned on so we lost the last little bit - LOL. Music "Feel the Connection" by artist Justice James used with permission.

You will get mentally pitted as you listen to Kai share his wave story at Kewalos on the South Shore of Oahu, HI. So blessed to have him share this story with us. Be ready to be stoked! Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used with permission.

James is a Wavestorm ripper!!!! No joke! Actually this guy rips on any board & is an absolute legend. His wave story describes perfectly what surfing is all about. Sit back and enjoy getting pitted with James in this very satisfying episode. Music, "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission.

Once you've safely navigated out from the sand to the lineup (the place where all surfers are sitting outside the break) what should you look for? What should you do? Not do? This is a great episode to learn and avoid being that surfer (AKA - a kook!). Let's bring communication back to the lineup!!! (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

We meet Wrightsville Beach lifeguard Roxy in this episode. She walks us through an amazing barrel ride at the south end of Wrightsville Beach. It was her first barrel and it sealed the deal on how much surfing means to her life and mental health. Guaranteed to put your mind in a pitching tube as you listen. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission.

When a surfer gets to the beach they have to go from the sand to the lineup. After scoring a wave the surfer needs to paddle back out to get some more. This episode looks at navigating the variables of conditions as well as a surfer on the wave coming at you.  Do you work to the open face and get over in front of the surfer on the wave? Do you sit there and stare?  Should you get out of the way and take the wave on the head? Lots to think about in this episode. (Music "Feel the Connection" by...

After a few fun hurricane swells this summer it became apparent the surfing fad has grown to a point where it's getting dangerous in the water! It's not the sharks, it's the snakes and snowballs!!!! We talk in this episode about the need for surfers to learn the unwritten do's and don'ts while in the lineup. (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

We meet Jeremi in this episode. A NASA scientist living in California shares one of three best waves in Fiji at world renown break called Cloudbreak. This should probably be a Part 1 episode so stay tuned for more. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & is used by permission.

Ted takes us to a break in Point Loma, CA that has featured in another episode: Christmas in South Garbage. You'll enjoy hearing his journey from inland & land locked to West Coast & East Coast shredder! Music by Justice James, "Feel the Connection" used by permission.

New Jersey surfer and UNC Wilmington student, John Holda, takes us deep into a pit at Lido Beach on Long Island, New York. You'll love this wave story!!! Episode Sponsor: Aussie Island Surf Shop, Wilmington, NC. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection" used by permission.

Meet Anna, a competitive horse rider that overcame injuries with a renewed focus on surfing. We learn how surfing brought a freedom to her life that she shares with others as a surf camp instructor.  

We meet sponsored skater Seth Prevatte in this episode. Getting a later start at surfing, Seth found freedom in surfing that has refreshed his spirit and opened him up to new horizons. Thanks to Aussie Island Surf Shop of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach for their sponsorship of this episode. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James, used by permission.

Meet beginner surfers Enrica, Kelsey and Kara AKA Surf Babes. Totally new to the sport of surfing and are stoked to learn more and progress! This episode is for everyone new to the sport. We hope to interview them in a year for Part 2 to see how things have progressed. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James. Used by permission. 

We welcome Ryan to this episode as he shares his barrel ride at Dogmans in Rincon, PR. A Wilmington local, Ryan shares a passion for surfing as a craft or art form rather than just a hobby. With sponsors like Aussie Island Surf Shop, Action Surfboards and Dakine you'll enjoy hearing what he has to share about surfing & life! Special thanks to Aussie Island that sponsored this episode. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection"

Saw Ta Blu takes us across the inlet to a well known East Coast wave factory. We also hear from photographer Delany Pardue as she shares with us about her best wave photo. Support My Wave by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave  Music: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James

We drop in with Craig at a monster set wave during the long board championship heat of ESA Easterns Jenette's Pier. The outcome of the wave? Well, you'll have to listen and find out! If you like what you've been hearing please consider supporting the work by buying me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

We meet Alex on an adventure with his friend to El Salvador. He tells us of the most memorable session at K59 that was out of this world. Hope you enjoy. If you like what you've been hearing please consider supporting us at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Well due to a cancellation & a creative moment the mic's got switched in this one as Simon interviews Kyle on his most memorable wave. Join Kyle as he takes us down the line on the left that he keeps on riding.If you have been enjoying what you've been hearing and would like to support the show, please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave to do so

We meet Ellie & Cason, two Cali girls that regularly surf the cold waters North of San Francisco. Their love for surfing got started at a surf camp at Wrightsville Beach, NC. This episode sponsored by: PT by the Sea. www.ptbythesea.comIf you like the podcast and would like to contribute please feel free to visit www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and buy us a coffee

Meet Jacob, a big wave charger from Wilmington, NC. He has a super inspirational story to share as a surfer living with Cystic Fibrosis. Join us on his fight with CF as well his pursuit to push the boundaries and encourage others to do so as well. We go to mainland Mexico to a spot the locals let him surf but not give away the location. Rad story alert!!!If you like what we've been putting out and would like to support this podcast you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

You'll be glad you met Tony in this episode! Totally amazing story of someone that simply loves surfing and has taken "soul surfing" totally to the next level. If you like what you've been hearing please support My Wave Podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave