Three surfers, three countries, and one shared love for the ocean. Episode 4 of season 3 of the ThankYouSurfing podcast features Ale from Guatemala, Katrina from Latvia, and Nette from the Netherlands. Though they didn’t grow up surfing in their homelands, they’ve found a community in the global surf scene. Live from El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode starts a bit quirky, gets hilarious, and wraps up with some genuine surf wisdom. Hosted by Brad Wells, we dive into their unique surfing journeys, the diversity of surf cultures worldwide, and the impact of wave pool technology. From Guatemala’s emerging surf scene to Latvia’s growing surf towns, we explore localism, the future of surfing, and what surfing means in different parts of the world. Sponsored by BryteBox Marketing, IMAIM Capital, and Team Key Aquatics, this episode offers a rich conversation packed with insights, laughter, and a celebration of the global surfing community. Plus, stay tuned for behind-the-scenes moments that might drop soon!
Timecodes
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Meet the Hosts and Guests
03:10 Surfing Backgrounds and Stories
05:42 Global Surfing Scenes
10:18 Challenges and Localism in Surfing
19:48 Wave Pools and Surfing Diversity
26:44 Surfing in Guatemala: A Unique Scene
27:28 First Surf Experiences
28:28 Traveling and Surf Scenes Around the World
30:59 Localism and Surf Culture
38:36 Surf Magazines and Media
43:49 The Future of Surfing
51:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
