SurfGirl Magazine

I was super stoked when my favourite magazine SurfGirl featured my video and blog on their website. I'll be making an appearance in the UK summer edition of the magazine too, so keep your eyes peeled...  This was a distant and somewhat unbelievable dream when I began surfing and also when I started my blog. It just shows you that being proactive in an area you're passionate about can result in things you never thought possible. 

"Desire is transformed into drive when a dream creates a passion for action" - Dr. Robert Anthony

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe." - Gail Devers

Take a look at their website, it's awesome: www.surfgirlmag.com

Doodling

It's all a matter of perspective

Roxy Pro - Gold Coast 2014

Hundreds of half-naked spectators, kids playing in deadly waters and endless overweight photographers. Yes, that's right, it's a world class surf contest. Here's some snaps from the Roxy Pro Semi Finals and Finals, Snapper Rocks - Coolangatta, 2014.

Ft. Stephanie Gilmore (1st), Carissa Moore (2nd), Bianca Buitendag, Kelly Slater and Adriano De Souza.

An inspiring experience. 

Belongil Beach

Friends

Surfing is truly something best shared. The ocean never feels as vast and daunting when you have a friend or two to paddle out with. The drop of a steep close out would never be manageable without the distant “yeeeew!!” from your mates crossing their fingers in the line up. The stoke is never as empowering as it is when witnessed by a friend who acts as living proof of your near-barrel.

However, it can be hard to find other female surfers who share the same undying need to surf and who are brave enough to attempt waves that would make any sane person whimper with fear. So, as a girl surfer, you often find yourself surrounded by guys for the vast majority of your day (and I’m certainly not complaining).  But if you’re lucky, you’ll find that one girl surfer who's lifestyle and values seem to reflect everything that identifies you. 

Aida is that surfer for me. She has a passion for the ocean and creativity. She’s a health and fitness guru with the most inspirational outlook on life. She’s so grounded and surfs simply for the love of it with not a hint of pretention. Life is simple. All we talk about is surfing and all we do is surf.

Check out her beautiful photography on Tumbler:

http://sailhighx.tumblr.com

Aida Salehi in Yamba

Surfboard Art Time-Lapse

Got creative with my board and Posca pens in some rad spots around Byron Bay. With the help of my mate Nolan Full, we did some time-lapse photography with the GoPro and his top of the range SLR and put together this little clip. Enjoy!

Music

Jon and Roy - Any Day Now