Hello from Oregon!
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:31 amHi everyone. My name is Mac, I am 26 and I live in Portland, Or working as a line cook. No, I have never been on a surf board. I am about to schedule my first surf lesson. Like many people I have always wanted to. The opportunity has risen since I moved here from a land locked state a few years ago.
I am a nature freak, growing up in Moab, Utah as well as spending time in Colorado. Outdoor sports are not new to me. I love to river raft, hike, rock climb, and have also done a little mountain biking. I am constantly hearing the water calling to me, which is a big reason I moved up here closer to the coast.
I am a little nervous because I have never been out past shore break and need to improve my swimming. There has been multiple times where I have been thrown from kayaks in some pretty gnarly rapids but I was equipped with a life jacket so that's different.
I feel like I do have an advantage. When I decide I really want to learn something I will do whatever it takes. The thought of not becoming good for ten years or more doesn't scare me. I will spend any of my free time perfecting my craft physically and mentally. I have been working on my culinary career for the past eight years and I plan on going out into the water the same way I walk into the kitchen everyday: ready to work my ass off and be humble. I know that there will always be someone with more experience that I can learn from.
I am a little nervous but extremely excited to start and learn any pointers from all of you. Cheers!
I am a nature freak, growing up in Moab, Utah as well as spending time in Colorado. Outdoor sports are not new to me. I love to river raft, hike, rock climb, and have also done a little mountain biking. I am constantly hearing the water calling to me, which is a big reason I moved up here closer to the coast.
I am a little nervous because I have never been out past shore break and need to improve my swimming. There has been multiple times where I have been thrown from kayaks in some pretty gnarly rapids but I was equipped with a life jacket so that's different.
I feel like I do have an advantage. When I decide I really want to learn something I will do whatever it takes. The thought of not becoming good for ten years or more doesn't scare me. I will spend any of my free time perfecting my craft physically and mentally. I have been working on my culinary career for the past eight years and I plan on going out into the water the same way I walk into the kitchen everyday: ready to work my ass off and be humble. I know that there will always be someone with more experience that I can learn from.
I am a little nervous but extremely excited to start and learn any pointers from all of you. Cheers!