Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture.
This episode includes:
Surf Report/Forecast
Weekly Local Happenings
Being a parent and a surfer
Decline of USA made boards
Accessibility to Surf Pro’s vs Other Professional Athletes
Timecodes
00:00 Welcome
01:16 Division Wynwood Updates
03:10 Surfing Conditions and Forecast
06:52 Parenting and Surfing: Balancing Act
08:55 Community Support and Surfing
15:33 Planning Surf Trips
19:04 The Decline of US-Made Surfboards
19:51 Industry Tensions and Economic Challenges
20:43 The Struggle of Surf Shops
22:20 Navigating Online and In-Store Purchases
23:17 The Role of Overseas Production
28:20 Supporting Local Shapers and Shops
34:24 The Unique Accessibility of Pro Surfers
37:25 The Humbling Nature of the Ocean
40:59 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
