Here’s some shots from Timmy Turner and the Rat airin’ out in Southern California.

Photo Credit: Timmy Turner

Photo Credit: Timmy Turner

Photo Credit: Timmy Turner

Photo: the Rat’s GoPro

Photo from the Rat’s GoPro

]]> http://spreadstoke.com/water-and-air/the-rats-airin-out-rats-surfboards/feed/ 0 http://spreadstoke.com/water-and-air/where-the-wind-blows-episode-3-coast-bound/ http://spreadstoke.com/water-and-air/where-the-wind-blows-episode-3-coast-bound/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2014 04:48:07 +0000 http://spreadstoke.com/?p=3870 In search of new a challenge, the ladies venture west to the Oregon Coast. The Pacific Ocean, vast and powerful, provides a large arena for our girls to show their skills. Through the fog and waves, Laura, Sensi, Colleen and Lindsay find some luck and score wind and waves in less than ideal conditions. Follow along and come enjoy the final chapter of Where The Wind Blows. CHECK OUT THE PREVIOUS EPISODES: Where the Wind Blows: Episode 1 – Hood River Where the Wind Blows: Episode 2 – Chasing Wind Where The Wind Blows is the story of four diverse professional kiteboarders, who despite their exotic winter adventures, find their way back to the Gorge each summer. Their friendship, passion for kiteboarding and sustaining health connects them in a way that will inspire all viewers. The Oregon summer experience is a multidimensional story that is rich in wholesome food, beautiful scenery, and great adventures. Join us as we follow Colleen Carroll, Lindsay McClure, Laura Mayer and Sensi Graves through the rich fabric of the Columbia River Basin, Oregon Coast and beyond]]>

In search of new a challenge, the ladies venture west to the Oregon Coast. The Pacific Ocean, vast and powerful, provides a large arena for our girls to show their skills. Through the fog and waves, Laura, Sensi, Colleen and Lindsay find some luck and score wind and waves in less than ideal conditions. Follow along and come enjoy the final chapter of Where The Wind Blows.

Where The Wind Blows is the story of four diverse professional kiteboarders, who despite their exotic winter adventures, find their way back to the Gorge each summer. Their friendship, passion for kiteboarding and sustaining health connects them in a way that will inspire all viewers. The Oregon summer experience is a multidimensional story that is rich in wholesome food, beautiful scenery, and great adventures. Join us as we follow Colleen Carroll, Lindsay McClure, Laura Mayer and Sensi Graves through the rich fabric of the Columbia River Basin, Oregon Coast and beyond

When most people think of Australia they think of surfing as many of the greatest surf spots in the world are located there, such as Bells Beach.  This is the location for the longest running surf competition in the world starting back in 1961.  From there on you have about 1,500 miles of coasts with beautiful pristine beaches.  If you own your own surfboard then you don’t have to worry, but some hostels have boards that you can use if you stay there.  These are a little difficult to find sometimes but usually if they do it they will be advertising it.

Most people get stuck in the tourist traps like Spot X or surfer’s paradise but there is so much more.  Sydney has some great learn to surf schools that are close enough to the city for night life but far enough that you feel a little further away from it all.  Byron is a beautiful low-key hippy town filled with massive waves with a killer drum circle at sunset every night. As you head north there are many more options but the risks also become more prevalent.  Noosa is also a killer spot with a variety of different surf beaches and located right on a National Park.

Above the Tropic of Capricorn the danger of jellyfish, crocodiles, and sharks increases.  So as you’re heading north be sure to stop in The Town of 1770.  This is by far THE cheapest place in Australia to go surf.  A mere $17 gets you a board, rash guard, and lessons if you want them.  This is a tiny town with beautiful views, one grocery store, one bar, and a sick hostel that goes by the name of Cool Bananas.  This place is run by an old ski bum from Canada who has ski/snowboard movies and hosts an awesome party every night.  As for the surfing the waves range from moderate 3-4 footers to 8-10 foot waves and the waves come very often.  It is hard to go more than a few hours as the waves come in very quickly, but if you are looking to learn or have been before it is great.  Surfing is such a huge part of Australian culture; it doesn’t matter where you end up going it is obviously something that should not be missed.