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Nikki Poulos is a fashion designer better known for her resort wear. But inspired by learning to surf a couple of years ago, she has designed a new line of super cute, super functional swim and surf wear. Her designs stay on in the surf while looking great! On a recent trip to El Salvador, the Surf With Amigas instructor team had a chance to test them out on some really fun waves.
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We recently had a young surfer from Australia named Kasey Martin join the Surf With Amigas team. She came down to help us out from May til August and was shredding the whole time. We’re hoping she’ll come back again and help us out in 2016. Until then, here are some highlights from her trip.
“Nosendoven”, “froth goggles”, “sloth attack”, and other phrases unique to the Surf With Amigas lexicon are explained in this silly instructional video. Before coming on a trip with us, brush up on your language skills! Then join us for a full on “froth attack”!
Nikki Belcher is the resident yoga teacher at Surf With Amigas and also our dietician, spiritual advisor and moon expert. She is a new mama and also a surfer. Here she gives us a taste of her favorite pre-surf snack.
Often times before I head out for a surf, I want to eat something that is filling and power fueled yet something that is light enough that I don’t feel overly stuffed while paddling out. My go to pre-surf (or post-surf second breakfast dessert) snack is: peanut butter and banana on toast topped with chia seeds.
But why is this simple and easy snack oh SO good?
Peanut Butter: preferably homemade without all the added sugars and oils, peanut butter is a great source of protein (building and repairing muscles) and healthy fats (reduces risk of heart disease). One of the highest foods in the B vitamin Niacin, peanuts can help turn food into energy and keep your skin, hair, eyes and digestive system healthy.
Banana: convenient, creamy and sweet, bananas are known for their high potassium. Adding a banana into your daily diet will help maintain normal blood pressure and overall heart function. Low in fat and high in fiber, bananas also help keep your digestive track well regulated.
Ch-ch-ch-Chia!: a member of the mint family, chia seeds are either white, black or both. Highly nutritious, ‘Chia’ means strength in the Mayan language and the Mayan and Aztec warriors used these tiny seeds as their main source of fuel during conquests. Chia seeds contain one of the highest known plant based sources of protein and essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega -6). This means they are loaded with energy and brain power! They also contain soluble and insoluble fibers – which act as a ‘massage’ to your colon – increasing elimination and detoxification all while decreasing inflammation. The fiber also absorbs large amounts of water, making you feel fuller longer and prolonging hydration. Loaded with antioxidants, calcium and iron chia seeds will make your heart, bones, blood and cells happier and healither! With zero flavor and very few calories, you can sprinkle them on fruits and salads or add them into your granola or smoothie for an extra power punch!
* toast a piece of your favorite bread
* slather on peanut butter
* slice one banana on top of peanut butter
* sprinkle about one tablespoon on chia seeds on top of banana
* eat and enjoy 🙂
Faced with a two week break, a few of the Surf With Amigas instructors adventured over to Bocas Del Toro, Panama for a little surf adventure. Here’s a quick little behind the scenes look at their trip. There is unfortunately no surfing footage because none of them wanted to sit on the beach and film (not surprising). If you happen to know any of these girls I think you’ll find it hilarious.
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You probably all know Kassia Meador. Super stylish longboarder. I traveled Australia with her one summer many years ago. She’s the real deal. After a long career with Roxy, she has broken out of the surf industry corporate bubble and started her own adventure, founding a wetsuit brand called Kassia.
I pulled this info from her website that you should definitely check out! KassiaSurf.com
Kassia Meador is a long time mermaid with a love for quality living and a passion for all things aesthetically pleasing and aquatically functional.
KASSIA is about Freedom and Empowerment. Superior Quality, Life Enriching, Enlightening, Functional, Future Flavor with a Classic Twist. Made by Mermaids for Mermaids!
My want for things of great quality, design and functionality while at the beach or in the water. Ive been a surfer for over half my life and all the things I’ve been longing for to compliment my lifestyle I’m bringing to life with this brand.
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A sea hawk so I could soar above the cliff and the waves, and dive in when I feel like it.
Diana Vreeland! The way she speaks about things is pure poetry. The way she talks about surfing having never done it herself really makes you feel it in a way I’ve never heard anyone articulate so masterfully. “OH TO BE A SURFER, BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE WATER…”
To me style is everything… its an extension of your being, your thoughts, feelings and creativity in a visual language that you wear.
To build a boat that will clean up all the plastics in the ocean and take us to good waves all at the same time…
For this first collection my inspiration is coming from my love of space and the free spirit of the 70’s. Tye dye space is the place…
I remember seeing a little tiny girl of about 8 years old surfing in Malibu. You could tell she was going to be a shredder but I didn’t expect this. Check her out charging one of the scariest waves on the planet.
What’s the deal with surf leggings, you ask? Well, quite a lot! We first noticed Amigas wearing their yoga pants in the surf to protect them from things like jellyfish, rashes from wax, and the sun. They looked cute but we’d never tried them. Recently when designing our new custom rashguard (see photo of Sam modeling the Surf With Amigas rashguard below) we decided to add some leggings to the line (see Jackie in the leggings). We tried them ourselves and became addicted! They’re functional, cute, and they just feel good to wear. Perfect for surf, yoga, dancing, or whatever you feel like doing. Surf With Amigas surf leggings are only available in the SWA Suitcase Boutique by coming on a retreat with us.
Just a little visual stimulation to get you excited about the weekend and hopefully some graceful wave sliding. Check out this small, simple film about a day in the life of this beautiful surfer and artist, visiting sacred playgrounds on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
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The life of a competitive surfer is fun, frustrating, and the best thing in the world for a time. Here’s a beautiful film featuring two young surfers from South Africa and France who are currently competing on the world tour. Here’s just a little taste of what it’s like.
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