Let's consider this experience like going to the beach, or somewhere special for a bit of quality time together. The kind of place we want to be, surrounded by people we love, or are inspired by... I've been traveling my entire life, and surfing has fueled my wanderlust and ability to see this beautiful world. When I became a father, we named our beautiful girl Gypsy James, and already she's a frequent flyer destined for adventure.... 14 countries by age 8, with so many more pin-marked on the map. Hope you enjoy my ramblings, happy snaps, and whatever else I happen to pick up and share along the way.
Long drive for some cold water, small waves, hectic winds and a humbling experience… But worth every second for the pure joy of being in the sea, feeling alive and finding some happiness 🙏 (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUDN1Z6pA71/?utm_medium=tumblr
Beyond words, being able to share my love of surfing with @gypsyjamesfaen and experience her first contest @northernlaboardriders & @ripcurl_malibu 🙌 Thanks to all who made yesterday possible for us kids to play. A truly special day 🙏 Watching the little groms inspired us older ones, and if it wasn’t for Gypsy wanting to compete and ultimately place 2nd, there is no way I would have won my division… so thank you baby for making this surf event the most memorable one of my long life around them 🤙 (at Zuma Tower 10) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSCXqtjHBeu/?utm_medium=tumblr
Muchas gracias @s1sky for an epic @rideengine adventure in Peru 🙏 so perfect waves and wind, incredible food, awesome new friends, and the kind of memories only travels can create 🙌 (at Perú) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ2K9V-HDSV/?utm_medium=tumblr
Tandem kite surfing with @gypsyjamesfaen 🙏 first attempt, nice and mellow… nothing but gratitude for all we get to share in the big blue 🤙 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP60R5oHZ5u/?utm_medium=tumblr
Mates... Ben here has known me since before I was Gypsy’s age, as a grom in Narrabeen alongside his younger brother Charlie. His dad took me on a surf trip up the coast once, and I’m sure his mum fed me way more than I ever thanked her for, given her house was besides the beach where my surfing life began. Benno helped create award winning ad campaigns for surf brands I’ve been a part of, and so many more... gave me a place to live when I first moved to LA, and pointed me in the right direction countless times. Even directed the feature surf film Drift, and has always ripped whenever he’s had time to paddle out himself. Now a proud papa too, it was so awesome to stumble upon each other walking with our kids today 🙏 Thanks to another dear Aussie lifelong friend @allison_lawsen for capturing these 📸 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzpnQcHevQ/?utm_medium=tumblr
When I started surfing in Australia it was obvious @alohasurfboards were some of the best being made, cause guys at my local beach like @damienhardman @warnersurfboards @chrisdavidson2970 @h2o_hog and heaps more, were winning everything from our @northnarrabeenboardriders comps to @wsl world titles on em. I remember getting to meet master craftsman Greg Clough and being so proud of the boards he made me as sponsored grom. Then years later, I became friends with Florida’s @shealopezshapes and traveled together on the #aspworldtour watching him compete at the highest level. Fast forward a couple decades, and I’m again using @alohasurfboards now designed by @shealopezshapes here in the USA. His models are being released soon at great surf shops around this country, as well as back in Oz and beyond. Grateful for the journey and a fun future 🙏🤙 🎥 @christianoehmke ⚡️ H2 edit @fromvividconcept https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSur5oHC_z/?igshid=1tiing7zdwlfw
Cheers @seannewhouse & @georgeclout for whipping me around and letting me feel like a kid #sundayfunday #whiplash ⚡️ (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM-_38YHpaR/?igshid=1apzet8if8182
Grateful for the chance to do an epic 30 mile + wind powered session down LA’s beautiful coastline with @seannewhouse and sneak in some carves at this secret spot 🤟 We were unaware a fellow kite surfer had just lost his life nearby in a tragic accident, but deeply saddened by the news and sending love to his family and friends 🙏 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMQPsgJHB8a/?igshid=nxv3l29kmatf
She’s an 11 out of 10, miss @gypsyjamesfaen 🙌🙏🤟 So proud... especially how she’s rolled with the changes this past year of remote learning, and being an incredible big sister. Shine on sweet soul the world loves you so much 🎂🧜♀️🎉💫🤙 (at Topanga, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL91bj7nFVE/?igshid=15os5vpu2apb5