Southern California race series #1 Off Da Couch: The Sam Couch Race. 🛋 “Sam Couch was a huge part of our Newport Aquatic Center family since the beginning. Sam was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a disease he fought with every day. This race celebrates a man who’s strength and determination inspired everyone who was around him. To celebrate a man who’s hard work will continue to be admired for years to come. To celebrate a man who’s legacy will always live on in the paddling world. Sam taught us to love and respect the ocean. He taught us that winning wasn’t everything and that if you weren’t having fun you weren’t doing it right. He taught us that the NAC is stronger as a team than as individuals. Sam is a legend.” . . . #offdacouch #newportaquaticcenter #funrace #goodcause #community #courage #legend #standuppaddle #outriggercanoe #surfski #prone #hotday #socaloceanracing #suplife #jimmylewisboards #qbpaddles #gracedbygrit #fullofgrit #grittygirl #gopro (at Newport Aquatic Center)