Learn From the Legends

The Life of Laird Hamilton

I recently started watching ‘Take Every Wave’, the Life of Laird Hamilton on youtube and it has infused a new mindset for my surfing. As time has gone by in Nicaragua, I’ve become somewhat of a lazy surfer. All I’ve done all day is surf, because I’ve been pretty cracked on becoming a better surfer, but have poured less time and energy into my physical training. I started my surf journey without access to consistent waves and therefor would step on the physical fitness part of the equation, while not spending enough time in the water. Now that I have access to waves, the equation has become unbalanced, but this time in favor of spending all day out at sea.

After watching the documentary on Laird, I realized how his intense out-of-ocean training has a beneficial impact not only physically, but mentally as well. I’ve forgotten the mental benefits of strength training. Giving our bodies resistance has incredible benefits including building resilience, increasing bone density, coordination, confidence and body intelligence.

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Best,

Pat