Surfing and Sharks

Well as a die hard surfer, i've had some pretty interesting experiences with sharks over the years. one of my most memorable was in Panama surfing a reef. Just me and a stranger trading off waves at a pumping spot. He casually mentions in between waves.."hey mate, check er out, we've got some company", pointing down to the reef below. I look down and sure as s%^t there are two reef sharks circling underneath just as clear as day. We stayed and surfed for a while but it was a little spooky paddling back to my friends boat afterwards. Had plenty of others too over the years. This is THEIR domain and i'm blessed to be able to share it. This movie looks like it will be pretty interesting..
http://surfingandsharks.com/

peace

Random Shots from Fall 2011

Here is a bunch of photos from of late.

The time is NOW to revolt and inspire.

So there is so much talk right now about change and revolution. And change by the masses can really spark some amazing transformations as history shows. But what does that mean for everyone. Can you be a revolutionary by NOT taking to the streets? The answer it seems is yes. To Revolt can mean many things. You can revolt against the fact that you despise your job and want to spend more time with family and loved ones.
You can revolt and say enough is enough, "I'm gonna get in shape" or "Gonna dust off that guitar and make her sing". And guess what?
That acting of revolting though it may seem personal or even selfish(don't get me started); can have amazing implications and EFFECT on not just your life, but those of others. And that is how change begins. One at a time. Opening eyes and hearts not to bend to YOUR way but for people to find, discover or REDISCOVER their own. The classic, "don't give a man a fish, teach a man to fish" mantra.
The video below may seem to be about one man's selfish journey or may seem like a "surf flick". It seems to me to be much deeper than that and since it has effected me strongly enough to write about it and share it with you then obviously it is causing a REVOLT. Nary a political statement in the whole film but instead the message is one of containing our old friend, "Inspiration.
Watch the video if you get time in your "busy day". Its under 5 minutes long. Watch the whole thing, absorb and reflect. What does it stir in you? Are there fires that need to be rekindled. Unfinished business. Missions that need a "Complete" stamp or new roads to explore? Whatever it is, I wish you the best of luck on your journey and thank you in advance for your gift of inspiration.

Get out and explore!

New season, change in the air. pick some challenges, plan some trips, get inspired, spread the stoke.
maybe this video will help?

Are you stoked?

New Mocean365 Action Segment #3!

Johnson Pumptrack and Dirt Jumps from Mocean365 Media Production on Vimeo.

Mocean365 begins new Core Sport workout sessions..

Ready to take your shredding to the next level? At whatever level that may be? Try out a new Mocean365 Core Sport Workout Session! This is a Action and Adventure sport-specific workout that conditions your body completely as possible to handle and excel in the rigors of these demanding sports. Whether you skate, surf, ski/ride, bmx/mtb, wake, climb, MMA, kayak or all of them, you can benefit from these sessions.

They will be held inside in bad weather but most often outside in our playground and can be followed by a shred session of your choosing!

At the "Core" of these sessions will be the use of the Indo Board Balance Board which helps improve your balance and agility so you land that next trick or stunt or just survive.

Also look for dynamic warm-ups and movements that work the body in the same planes that Core Sports do. Develop new strength and conditioning to help recover and/or prevent injuries.
These sessions are geared towards people that are ready for some work and to quote Metallica, realize "what don't kill ya, makes ya more strong"!!

These sessions will be held regularly in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont as well by appointment and demand beyond in coastal NH and Maine. Mocean365 can come to your place of work and train groups as large as 10 or more or you can choose an individual or "bro-up" session with your friend. Contact us for pricing and options as we will work with all who have the will, desire and stoke to take it to the next level.

Try it out for a month or for the summer. Have fun, and break away from the gym and into the shape of your life. Hell, maybe Obama will show up and throw down?!

Peace

the crew

East Coast

Time and time again i find myself deep into an adventure wondering how to bottle the moment. Part of me wants to bring back the feeling i riding the last chair of the day at the mountain with NO ONE anywhere to be seen. Strapping up and beginning my ride down in two feet of fresh powder as the sun has slipped back into it's cave as the cold wind takes it place. Gathering speed and heading for one of the spots in the woods i usually head to discreetly so as not to give away its location...i realize the mountain is mine. Open up the speed and seek Zen as i flow between the trees, kicking flumes of fresh dry snow behind me .
Part of me wants to explain the feeling of surfing in solitude in solid overhead waves in Maine over a bed of rock. Wants to tell what it's like to talk to a seal like they are a dog.."whats up buddy?" right before turning to stroke into a solid wave that is so good that is makes me look good. As i kick out after the ride i glance shoreward to see if anyone saw me. There is no one there and as i paddle back up the point, it truly feels like there is no one else..anywhere! And just to think that sometimes getting lost is the only way to FIND some spots.
Often a friend or two will be along for some adventure and i let them in on a secret spot where we can share waves or powder and they can't believe how GOOD it was.
The media so often makes generalizations for one. Things like the east coast not having the right conditions and granted we do face adversity but...sometimes it just takes driving another half hour or looking for spots away from the norm to get the true beauty of the East Coast. They also seem to decide where the spots are that everyone should hit are and my selfish side thanks them for that..send them to one spot and more for me right??
But still am torn with sharing and will continue to do so here and there with a select few. We all know the beauty of this side of the country is far deeper than many know.
Buy a map and go get lost...never know what you might find! away from the tracks, the crowds, and media hype is a paradise just waiting to be explored, appreciated and respected and preserved for the next generation of adventurists.
peace
skye

Mocean365 Teaser

Here's the lo-res teaser for the show!

or check it out hi-res on our Vimeo page at
http://vimeo.com/mocean365home