Because we have such an incredible local paddling community, the Yeti Lean Against the Wind video really struck me. And it is free to watch on YouTube. This slice-of-life story is about open ocean world champion outrigger canoe paddler and Olympic kayaker Lauren Spalding. “I know my distances and the pain that is going to come with the distance and you kind of just embrace it and push through it, on a good day,” she says.
The president of Buffalo City Surfing, Kevin O’Brien, has stepped down and new president Tyrell Johnson has taken over. He steps up to the platform and announces “I only have one change to make from now on all selection trials will be held in Gonubie” and we all had a good belly laugh at that.
There is no substitute for good health. If you are that person who likes to start the year with the Discovery Surfers Challenge, Merrifield Mile and Dispatch Cycle tour or similar events, then you know what I mean. Sadly, some of our outdoor adventures have not recovered from Covid and the sooner they are brought back, the better.
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