This article is part of our Sea to Summit Series chronicling off the water adventures in wilderness areas around the world. Exploring the Bridge to Nowhere trail in the Los Angeles National Forest The words “waterman” and “waterwoman” are tossed about with increasing frequency these days. Perhaps you genuinely consider yourself to be in that exalted category. Chances are you’re more like me. You’re an adventurer. You enjoy paddling, a lot, but it isn’t the only outdoor activi

Exploring the coves and sea life in Laguna Beach One of the gems of Southern California, the Laguna Beach coastline is renowned for it beauty. A rugged array of cliffs and coves line the shore of the Pacific Ocean along the stretch initially settled as a remote artists’ colony, far from the bustle of Los Angeles and San Diego. Today, Laguna Beach is home to more than just artists, but much of the area’s beauty which attracted the early residents remains. The ocean off Laguna

Cruising the neighborhood on a Hamboards Classic Living in Los Angeles, one gets used to seeing a colorful and eclectic mix of people, culture and conveyances. I live in a relatively quiet residential neighborhood where it is common to see walkers and joggers of all ages, in addition to our resident “Parrot Man” – an older guy who peddles his beach cruiser with a giant blue macaw on his shoulder. I have routinely gone for numerous walks and bike rides winding my way around th

Shelby Taylor and Bicho Jimenez are making a lasting impact on the lives of Sayulita’s youth It hasn’t been an easy journey, but few great things in life ever are. Shelby Taylor and Bicho Jimenez, founders of the Sayulita Jr SUP Team, made the decision in 2015 to set up a SUP training program for the kids in the iconic Mexican coastal town of Sayulita after a season as professional SUP athletes exposed them to young paddler development programs around the world. Drawing early

From Hiker to Stand Up Paddler and Back Again Everyone has a story about how they started stand up paddling. Many of the top SUP racers initially made their name at another paddling discipline long before making the transition to SUP. Andrea Moller, Danny Ching, Travis Grant, and Georges Cronsteadt are a few of the names which readily come to mind. Each excels at paddling outrigger canoes, among other craft. Similarly, many recreational stand up paddlers living along the coas