Carve Magazine Issue 211

Carve Magazine Issue 211

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When I was a grom and living in the then ‘Badlands’ of Porthtowan, I did a few surf lessons for Johnny at Tris Surf Shop. As much for fun as for the extra dollar. I remember one day a mum from the Midlands booked in her son who was about eight. As I was going down the beach with him she told me to be careful because he had poor eyesight. I was like: “He’ll be fine!” To which she replied: “No, I mean his eyesight is really impaired.” What I soon found out is that she really meant he was pretty much blind. Being an optimistic type I didn’t really take on the ramification of this much. I was just happy to get the grom in the sea. And as it turned out, he was probably the most natural surfer I ever taught. As soon as I pushed him into his first wave he was up on his feet. Which was a surprise for me, and for the other learner surfers and stray bathers jumping out of the way as he cruised past, happy as Larry. I did a lot of shouting that session. Not just, “go left go right,” when he was riding the wave, but more to let him know where he was when he finished each wave a long way down the beach! Best surf lesson ever – he was amazing! But there wasn’t much support to get physically challenged kids in the ocean back then, and he had to go home to Birmingham the next day. Probably never surfed again. Over the years I always wondered what he could have achieved. Roll on the years and I started to hear of a young, visually impaired surfer charging down at Porthtowan. Luckily her family were open-minded enough to get her support and she thrived in the ocean. So much so, that now Melissa Reid is a three-times World Champion! I’m stoked someone was there to encourage her, and it’s even better that I’m in a position here at Carve to be able to share her story this issue. I guess the two things that make this story relatable is that no matter our abilities or challenges, we are all searching for the same thing – that feel of glide. And the second is that we never know where our first wave will take us.

Pretty cool.
Steve
Editor

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The Way Home

Our 3rd film project, The Way Home is a short film that tells the story of renowned surf filmmaker Elli Thor, and his experience uncovering the hidden potentials, and boundless opportunity for adventure in his home country of Iceland.

This 6-minute film explores Eli’s journey with surfing, and how it has reshaped his understanding of life in the far north.

The story begins with an exposé of the everyday life of a surfer in Reykjavik, before quickly expanding into an adventure film. In the second part of the story we follow Eli as he heads into the remote wilderness of Northern Iceland, traveling by car, boat, sled, and skis in search of great waves, and a new perspective on the place he calls home.

Resurfacing: Koa Smith

When a devastating accident leaves pro surfer Koa Smith with a traumatic brain injury and depression, he searches for answers where ancient rituals meet modern science.

Pro Surfer Koa Smith, and Psychedelic Drug Development Leader, Dorna Pourang join MUD\WTR’s Head of Editorial, Kyle Thiermann to discuss Koa’s healing journey after suffering from a traumatic brain injury.

Surfers’ Dharma: Water People Living Their Purpose

A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched to support an impact driven surf docuseries called “Surfers’ Dharma”

Co Producer Melissa Olgun says ” We are documenting talented surfers who are living their purpose and making an impact. It is a call to action to the surf community and to all of us, really, to look within and step up as ambassadors of the planet and give back.

“The series was born out of the desire to create lasting change. As watermen and women who spend hours of our time in the ocean, surfers are in a way on the frontline of the environmental crisis and other worldly issues and therefore, we felt, a good initial audience.

“Our mission with creating this series is to empower people to step into their unique gifts, shed light on conversations too little shared in the surf media, and support organisations who are already making an impact.

“Through this series we will shine light on conversations that deserve more attention including but not limited to: mental health, addiction, the power of mindfulness and meditation, the rise of women and equality, the importance of Indigenous wisdom, the shadow sides of the industry, permaculture and going zero waste, and more.

“We believe in the stories we feature will have the potential to create lasting change in terms of global sustainability, mindset, and awareness. We plan to connect with as many other Earth conscious, people conscious organisations in order to uplift them and collectively work together towards a healthier planet.”

The Kickstarter campaign is now up and ends April 11th. Check out the trailer to learn more about the project.

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Logan Nicol & Patrick Langdon-Dark

Catch up with Logan Nicol and Patrick Langdon-Dark as they get ready to compete on the WSL qualifying series in Israel and Portugal. A little glimpse into how the two Welsh surfers train and prepare for the upcoming events.

Taylor Knox 49

Taylor Knox and his lead foot have been burying the rail long before many surfer’s were born. As part of the Momentum Generation, with the likes of Kelly and Machado (also featured), he’s very much still in the game, powerful and flowing, not bad for someone whose on his 50th year around the sun. Hit play and watch the carve master mix it up.