Surf Mastery

The Journey from Passionate Amateur to Award-Winning Surf Photographer, Oscar Hetherington. Coming from a family that enjoyed beach holidays, he was instantly hooked on catching waves.  In addition to surfing, he also took up photography to document sessions with friends. He began honing his skills by shooting local competitions and events featuring the surfing community. For years, he worked to steadily build his portfolio and improve through shooting. All of his hard work finally paid off when he won an award from the prestigious Follow the Light Foundation for his surf photography. This major accomplishment opened new doors, like assisting professional surfers on international shoots.  Oscar is based in Hawkes Bay New Zealand Website: https://www.oscarhetheringtonvisuals.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/oscar.hetherington/?hl=en Music: Original by Joe Cole. Check out Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joecolemusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TjI5d408YMuLi17W0OP9B For more form Surf Mastery: www.surfmastery.com    

Iain "Ratso" Buchanan discusses his lifelong passion for surfing and insights from his experiences in the surf industry and WSL tour. Iain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ratsonz/?hl=en Surf Shop: https://lionrocksurfshop.com Music: 'Fernweh' by Nachur www.surfmastery.com  

Kassia Meador shares insights from her experiance as a pro surfer and recreational surfer. What surfing means to her and how she continues to evolve in and out of the water. Kassia embodies education and inspiration for surfers through her brand, courses, and retreats. From chatting about challenging waves to overcoming head traumas, this episode gets real about the highs and lows of surfing life. We even get into alternative therapies like sound baths.  https://kassiasurf.com/ (use discount 'surfmasterylove' at checkout for 25% off) Retreats: https://www.saltysensations.com/ https://kassiasurf.com/pages/retreats Course: (use discount code 'Welcome10' for 10% off) Definitive Guide to Longboarding 3.0 Kassia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassiasurf/?hl=en Surf Mastery website: https://surfmastery.com/ Music - "Home" by Nathan Haines

In just over a year Andrew was surfing Pipeline. Andrew discusses his transition from skateboarding to surfing, sharing insights from trips to El Salvador and Hawaii. They delve into the dangers of surfing, emphasizing the importance of taking it slow and respecting the waves. The conversation covers personal well-being, worst surfing advice, and the unique dynamics of Andrew's Brooklyn skate park. The hosts also explore the pros and cons of using a carver skateboard and share humorous anecdotes about challenging surf conditions. The podcast concludes with reflections on the changing skate industry and the need for affordable skate parks. Throughout, the hosts infuse the discussion with camaraderie, providing an entertaining blend of nostalgia, insight, and humor. https://www.instagram.com/andrewhgelles/?hl=en https://substanceskatepark.com https://www.rosdiner.com/

This episode of "The Surf Mastery Podcast," hosts Rob Case. Rob and Michael reconnect after a hiatus and delve into their personal struggles, the well-being of their children, and their profound love for surfing. They explore a range of surfing-related topics, including the importance of mastering techniques like the pop-up and strategic wave-catching. They discuss surf trip challenges, their vision for professional surfing, their frustrations with the World Surf League (WSL), and the significance of surf culture and etiquette. The conversation also touches on family-friendly surf trips, wave pools, and diverse surfboard choices, concluding with their shared enthusiasm for surfing and aspirations to collaborate on surfing education. The episode offers a deep dive into the world of surfing, teaching, and the broader surf culture, covering everything from fundamental skills to the future of professional surfing and the importance of the surfing community. Episode 12 with Rob: Spotify Apple Rob's Website: https://www.surfingpaddling.com/ https://surfmastery.com/  

ManTalks founder Connor Beaton - podcaster, author, coach, father and husband. Connor brings a relational and common sense approach to the "manosphere". His podcast has been paramount in my journey of self-discovery and relationship education. We discuss masculinity, icons, men's issues & more. Connor's website: https://mantalks.com/ Music - Run River by Jon Swift

Rambo Estrada is a surf photographer from New Zealand, best known for his iconic shots of uncrowded perfect waves. We talk about how to be in the right place at the right time, how to score perfect waves. In the second half of the interview we discuss gear, photography techniques, and lots of tips to help you take better surfing photos.  You can see Rambo's work here: https://www.estradasurfing.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/ramboestrada/?hl=en https://rambo-estrada.com/ Surf Mastery website: https://surfmastery.com/

Sir John Kirwan - Former All Black and international rugby coach, life-long surfer, mental health advocate & spokesperson, author, businessman, father and husband. John shares his wide-ranging wisdom gained from the highs and lows of a very full and succesfull life. Links to everything John Kirwan: https://jkfoundation.org.nz/ https://www.groovnow.com/ https://www.mitey.org.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/johnkirwan14/?hl=en www.surfmastery.com    

Experienced surf coach and surf guide Andrew Goodman and I discuss surf tips for all levels. Board choice, wave reading, culture and etiquette, surf travel + much more. https://www.instagram.com/andleo__/?hl=en https://www.andrewgoodmansurfcoach.com/ https://www.facebook.com/andrewgoodmansurfcoaching/ www.surfmastery.com    

Devon Howard and I discuss twin fins, in particular the Channel Islands Mid Twin. The types of waves and style of surfing best suited for mid length twin fins, tips and techniques for surfing them, different fins, board design elements. We compare the mid twin to single fins and 2 + 1 set ups. Devon also addresses the most common questions he gets asked about mid lengths. To see the board and view the video of it being surfed: https://cisurfboards.com/products/ci-mid-twin Devon's Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/devon_howard/?hl=en Previous episodes with Devon: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q8ZgURoPpIC8FsKhOsX22?si=ahwXQDTfQ9GhQ8wj3gCgtw https://open.spotify.com/episode/7urXZ0str2NgiLhic6ilse?si=gojzWFYnTp6nqDpX5bhtXQ

Surf Coach Shane Beschen shares some of his surfing knowledge. Shane finished 2nd on the pro tour in 1996 and has been in the surfing industry for over 30 years as a pro athlete, coach, writer and much more.  Follow Shane on Instagram for loads of surfing tips: https://www.instagram.com/shanebeschen/?hl=en More about Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanebeschen/ Wave Pools: http://revelsurf.com/ https://cannonbeachaz.com/ https://atthelineup.com/ https://surfmastery.com/    

Jack Jensen is the CEO of MSFT Productions, and mental health advocate. He shares his powerful mission, message and story. His brand, business and mental health initiative - #sparkthatchat, all encompass Jack's genuine mission and passion to do good in this world Jack is a true inspiration for all, but especially young men. https://msftproductions.net/ #sparkthatchat - https://msftproductions.net/sparkthatchat Resources: https://msftproductions.net/mental-health-resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msft_productions/ https://www.instagram.com/jackk_jensenn/?hl=en Life Coaching: https://surfmastery.com/life-coaching Music - Sandy Dunes By SUNZ https://open.spotify.com/track/5UjI551rUJTZsuDUxu8zGH?si=7a60280b57a34c96  

Stay in the surf and stay in the room:  How surfing and psychotherapy can improve your relationships and your athletic performance In this episode we discuss: The similarities and differences between sports psychology and psychotherapy, who should, and when to use sports psychology or therapy. What is a good coach, the importance of quality relationships.The holistic affects of therapy, 3 things all high performers have in common, Jordan Peterson and much more. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist and host of the Finding Mastery Podcast. Finding Mastery Website Instagram www.surfmastery.com My first episode with Gervais: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Sp8V54EZrUjr1QgwxMaZP?si=1d43e32501ea4402

Tips and perspectives for the absolute beginner surfer, if you are brand new to surfing, start here. Board choice, where to surf, how to catch waves, initial objectives, common mistakes to avoid and more. OMBE  Website Online Surf Courses Previous episode with Clayton www.surfmastery.com      

Eddie Ifft is a Stand-up comedian, podcaster and surfer. (WARNING: This episode contains dark comedy, shock comedy and satire.) Eddie shares some surfing stories, his hilarious takes on the surfing culture, how MacDonalds improved his health and much more. https://eddieifft.com https://www.instagram.com/eddieifft/ Eddies' Podcasts: https://eddieifft.com/podcasts/    

Linton Fafie coaches at Surfing Australia's High Performance Centre and in Byron Bay NSW - "High Performance Surf Coaching for the everyday surfer". In this episode we discuss strategies for the intermediate surfers' plateaus, ideal beginner pathways, wave reading fundametals, pop-up mistakes, DNS and much more. Check Linton's website: https://nextlevelsurfcoaching.com/ Follow his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelsurfcoaching/?hl=en DNS Episode: https://surfmastery.com/podcast/050-dns Life Coaching: https://surfmastery.com/mens-life-coaching    

We talk about Matt's time as coach of the New Zealand Olympic surfing team and the experiance of the event. What the role of a surf coach is at the Olympics and how his role as surf coach to the average surfer has evolved and adpated post Covid + much more.   For 20% off the academy:   Code - SURFMASTERY20 for 20% off the academy Link- https://www.theartofsurfing.com/taos-academy-membership    Anyone that joins the November cohort put SURFMASTERY in the comments box during checkout and they will be emailed their 100% off code for 1 year of the academy. Link- https://www.theartofsurfing.com/remote-coaching   Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofsurfing/?hl=en   Matt's first episode (ep 05): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Pf2ZKTG9R1qiJXLD8cnMz?si=MUhhPyddTMypANvYQlo9mg   www.surfmastery.com   Thank you Matt Scorringe   

Former British Milatry SBS soldier, author, world record holder and surfer Dean Stott. Dean talks about how lessons form surfing helped his military carreer, self belief, surf break reconnaissance, parenting + more. https://www.deanstott.com https://www.instagram.com/deanstott/?hl=en https://jockopodcast.com/2021/02/24/270-are-you-who-you-are-capable-of-being-the-relentless-pursuit-of-excellence-w-british-special-forces-soldier-frogman-dean-stott/  

1977 Surfing World champ and best selling author Shaun Tomson.  Shaun talks about how lessons learnt from surfing can be applied to any of life's situations. Shaun's tenacious optimism and wisdom is infectious and profound.  We also discuss his ever evolving relationship to the ocean and surfing, the depth and power of the word Stoke, what great surfers all have in common, plus much more. Shaun's website: https://shauntomson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauntomson/?hl=en The Surfer & the Sage https://www.amazon.com/Surfer-Sage-Guide-Survive-Lifes/dp/1641706554  

SoCal surfboard shaper & fellow podcaster Donald Brink and I discuss; the resonant frequency of surfboards, comparisons of surfing to music, the evolution of surf coaching, life, one's relationship to the ocean + much more. www.brinksurf.com https://www.instagram.com/donaldbrink/?hl=en Ep 42 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4h0pZFDSs2RFVGF2AkDoh4?si=iVraOYdSSwqV2y5Zo7bx-w