#LearnToSurf

Swell Season Surf Radio

@smashsurf.bsky.social

1 week ago

How Surfing Ruined My Life with Jason Borte "The day I decided to quit surfing… it just popped in my head like, 'Huh, nobody just quits surfing. Like if I did, what would happen? Who would I be?'" On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we ponder the question of ‘who would we be without surfing’ with our guest for this episode. Jason Borte is one of the true pillars of East Coast surfing — a competitor, storyteller, teacher, and lifelong ambassador of the stoke.  Hailing from Virginia Beach, Jason's journey began with a humbling first session in 1982 and took him all the way to ESA All-Star and ASP East Pro Champion. A Master's-level educator, surf school founder, Hall of Famer, and author of multiple books including Pipe Dreams, Virginia Is for Surfers, and his upcoming memoir How Surfing Ruined My Life, Jason now serves as Director of Surf Coaching at Atlantic Park — home to North America's first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon — where he continues shaping the future of the sport through coaching, community programs, and youth initiatives. We dig into his transition from 15 years in the classroom to the surf world, new competitive formats at Atlantic Park like the man-on-man "Chlorine Clash," and inclusive youth programs bringing swimming and surfing to underserved kids through partnerships with Pharrell and Adidas. Plus, Jason shares the story behind his books and what led him to step away from the ocean for an entire year. Follow Jason on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jborte/ & https://www.instagram.com/howsurfingruinedmylife/And you can order his books here: https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/how-surfing-ruined-my-life?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnwS6n5v2MNSz0xe1TwItCR6fqJtbX5BPAFsqKCHU6anR3-tQyJ62XdcaOkU0_aem_avjimMNgyzmKO-N9btLLiw The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network.  For more information, you can follow https://www.instagram.com/swellseasonsurfradio/ on Instagram or go to our website: https://www.swellseasonsurf.com/  Music:  Artist: The Mountain Goats Song: This Year Album: The Sunset Tree 00:00 Guest Introduction 04:05 Kelly Slater Mixup 05:34 Leaving Teaching Behind 06:36 Maker Space Class 12:28 Surf Projects Surprise 13:49 Surf Camp Curriculum 17:07 Atlantic Park Origins 18:13 Typhoon Lagoon Break 22:16 First Wave Moment 24:59 Director Role Daily 26:49 Tom Curren Visit 31:27 Wave Pool Impacts 36:03 New Contest Formats 42:10 Community Access Programs 45:42 Wave Pools With Purpose 46:28 Ebony Beach Club Groms 48:03 Mentorship In The Lineup 49:08 First Surf In 1982 51:29 Virginia Beach Pecking Order 54:39 Early Contests And Drive 58:06 Parents Backing The Dream 01:00:52 Facing Kelly And Going Pro 01:03:23 OP Sponsorship And Rivalries 01:05:26 Bud Tour No Priority Chaos 01:12:26 Wes Laine East Coast Icon 01:16:59 From Pro To Surf Writer 01:21:33 Learning Under Steve Hawk 01:25:55 Writing Pipe Dreams 01:29:56 Research And Kelly Access 01:34:28 Slater Self Awareness 01:35:34 Rivalry And Book Sequel 01:37:33 Kelly Reviews The Manuscript 01:39:35 Press Tour And Career Choices 01:43:04 Self Publishing Kooks Guide 01:45:36 Virginia Is For Surfers 01:51:04 What The Community Revealed 01:57:05 Quitting Surfing For A Year 02:03:33 Withdrawal Compulsion And Perspective 02:08:40 Book Deal And Wrap Up

📣 New Podcast! "How Surfing Ruined My Life with Jason Borte" on @Spreaker #atlanticpark #chlorineclash #eastcoastsurfing #ebonybeachclub #jasonborte #kellyslater #learntosurf #oceanstewardship #pharrell #pipedreams #surfermagazine #surfforall #surfhalloffame #surfinglife #surfwriter

Dopamine Surf Morocco

@dopaminesurfmorocc.bsky.social

3 months ago

Golden beaches, perfect waves, endless sunshine & authentic vibes - Morocco's surf paradise awaits! 🏄‍♂️🔥
#SurfAgadir #SurfCoaching #SurfProgress #MoroccoSurf #SurfTips #LearnToSurf #SurfLife #AgadirBeach #SurfTraining #OceanVibes

Cabolife tours and activities dmc

@cit-ytourloscabos.bsky.social

3 months ago

Another epic day teaching new surfers. Nothing better than seeing kids catch their first waves. 🏄🏼‍♀️🌊Come ride with us and feel the magic of Pescadero

“Huge shoutout to @bajasportsphoto
#PescaderoLocalSurfSchool #SurfLessons #BajaSur #learntosurf #cerritosbcs #mexico

SurferToday.com

@surfertoday.bsky.social

3 months ago

First Wave Project invites people off the street to try surfing Three experienced surf instructors, Buddy, Zack, and Isaiah, ask strangers randomly if they'd be willing to give surfing a go for free. The results are inspiring and touching.

Imagine you've never surfed and someone stops you on the street and promises you'll be riding a wave in a few minutes.

#firstwaveproject #learntosurf #surfculture #surf #surfing

Dopamine Surf Morocco

@dopaminesurfmorocc.bsky.social

3 months ago

#Surfcampmorocco #Agadir #dopaminesurf #travel #surfschool #surfholidays #mindfulsurfing #ocean #oceanlife #videoanalyse #learntosurf

Jaco Surf Lessons

@jacosurflessons.bsky.social

5 months ago

Find your rhythm in the waves.
Jaco Surf Lessons brings expert coaching and local vibes to every surf session.

#JacoSurfLessons #CostaRicaSurf #LearnToSurf #Surfing

Beaches App

@beachesapp.bsky.social

5 months ago

9. Help out other surfers.
10. Respect the beach. Don’t litter.

#SurfRules #SurfEtiquette #SurfingTips #LearnToSurf #SurfingLife #Surf #Beach #BeachesApp #Ocean

1923 Main Street®

@1923mainstreet.bsky.social

6 months ago

Learn to surf on vacation in the U.S,

Three places to learn to surf in the U.S.

Taking surfing lessons in Hawaii, California & Florida, what you need to know.

Listen
share.transistor.fm/s/246c2164

Read
www.1923mainstreet.com/main-street-...

#surfing #learntosurf #surfinglessons #floridasurfing #californiasurfing #hawaiisurfing

Mike Belobradic

@mikebelobradic.bsky.social

6 months ago

Beginner surfboards in Hawaii.

The 10 best spots to learn to surf on vacation.

Picturesque vacation spots that are safe, have great accommodations and offer beginner surf waves and lessons.

www.1923mainstreet.com/main-street-...

#surfing #surftrips #learntosurf #surflessons #surftrips

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

7 months ago

Your Saturday sign to call up your bestie for a surf ✨(matching swimsuits optional)

📹" @loca_lo

#surfgirl #learntosurf #oceanlover

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

7 months ago

In our next life, please can we come back as one of Kelia's kids! Surf family paradise 🙌
📹: @keliamoniz captured by @zekelau

#hawai #learntosurf #surflover #oceanlover

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

7 months ago

What pure surf joy looks like 😃
📹 : @twins.by.the.beach

#learntosurf #surfer #surfgirl

UNIFY

@iunify.bsky.social

7 months ago

🌊

#waves #wave #ridethewaves #surf #learntosurf #surfing #surfingthewaves #unify

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

8 months ago

“Yoga taught me how to hold steady 🧘‍♀️ Surfing taught me how to let go 🏄‍♀️”
@Kattiyoga shot by @dayfocus_photos

#learntosurf #surfing #oceanlover #surfgirl

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

9 months ago

Right there with you @salemahaire! 😆 Realities of surfing

#surfing #learntosurf #surfgirl

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

9 months ago

Lilo learning to ride the waves of life 🤙 @liloislandgirl, Siargao Island Philippines

📹: @lakbaysiargao / @andieigengirl
#surfgirl #learntosurf #SiargaoIslandPhilippines

SurfGirl Magazine

@surfgirlmag.bsky.social

11 months ago

When you catch the surfing bug 😝

📹: Dad @kai_lenny
#learntosurf #surfgirl #oceanlover

@kellymulstay.bsky.social

11 months ago

#waves #learntosurf

SurferToday.com

@surfertoday.bsky.social

1 year ago

When and how to angle the take-off on a wave Angling the take-off is a surfing technique that allows surfers to quickly trim a wave, avoid wipeouts, generate speed, and set up the first maneuver.

Angling your take-off has several advantages. But you need to to it right.

#surftips #learntosurf #surf #surfing

Monday Night Ride Out

@mnro.bsky.social

2 years ago

Home - Exile FM Radio Exile FM - Independent, eclectic/alternative radio internet station.

On tonight's 'MNRO' we have new tracks from The @somehappything (collab) @M_A_C_H_I_N_A_x (collab) @EllieBLyric #LearnToSurf and @MaryLovettMusic . The usual features will be there including a @TrustTheDocUK #VP choice by @RuinzAson to close the show.
www.exilefm.com