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Saluting Surf Sisters

Stoked For Life!

by Mike McDaniel
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For better or for worse, my life revolves around surfing. I often show up for work at Las Olas HQ fifteen minutes late and slightly wet. I’m more concerned about running out of surf wax than I am about running out of shampoo. The point being, I’m probably the most ‘core’ surfer in our company. Therefore, the [...]

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12 Good Reasons Why Women Should Learn to Surf

by Bev Sanders
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Balance is Bliss Balancing on a board on top of a wave teaches you to balance in life. You’ll find yourself intuitively knowing how to bend with the breeze and go with the flow. Inner GPS Surfing stirs intuition. It helps you connect with things you were born knowing… like how to have fun. Being in [...]

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The 2011 Las Olas Surf Safari Scholarship

by Bev Sanders
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What’s your vision of a better future? I’m happy to announce that Las Olas Surf Safaris for Women is offering another surf scholarship designed to recognize and honor an exceptional woman who inspires others and makes a positive impact at home, in the community, and in the world. The 2011 scholarship will be awarded to [...]

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A Gift to Roz ~ From Your Sisters of the Sea

by Bev Sanders
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I’ve always admired determined women, especially women who push beyond their physical and emotional boundaries. I especially admire her when her effort is on behalf of our planet that’s being pushed beyond its own boundaries. Roz Savage is one of those determined women. As the first woman to row solo across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Roz is about to cross [...]

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The Las Olas Perfect (and perfectly adjustable) Mexican Margarita

by Bev Sanders
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Just add friends. Los Ingredientes Tequila ~ Not expensive sipping tequila, but something respectable. Cheap tequila makes bad margaritas. We like El Jimador; it’s smooth and not too expensive. Orange liqueur ~ Triple Sec, Cointreau or Patron Citronage are all nice. Simple syrup, or sugar water. Fresh squeezed lime juice. The small pre-ripe yellow/green limes [...]

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Connection and Coincidence

by Bev Sanders
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The best part of my job is meeting Las Olas guests. After so much fun in the sun, our conversations always turn to our connections. This week has been no exception. One guest set out to learn to surf so she could ride the waves with her sister, Jennifer. I lost my sister Jennifer four [...]

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The 2010 Las Olas Surf Safari Scholarship Goes To…

by Bev Sanders
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As women, we create life, we nurture, we heal, we hold our families and communities together, we defend those we love, and we survive hardship. Our energy is infinite. The nomination essays we received portraying the challenges and victories women have experienced prove that we can do anything. Throughout the Las Olas Surf Safaris Scholarship [...]

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Announcing Our Scholarship Finalists

by Bev Sanders
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Hola, I’m writing this with tears in my eyes. I would like to extend a big “thank you” to all contributors of the Las Olas Surf Scholarship. Your nominations proved there are so many inspiring women in our midst. Honestly, your words touched my heart. Needless to say, selecting ten finalists was not easy. Now it’s [...]

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Nominate Your Friend for a Surf Safari Scholarship!

by Bev Sanders
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Note: The deadline for submissions to the Las Olas Surf Safari Scholarship expired on June 21, 2010. Our finalists’ essays will be posted on July 1st. If you would like to be notified when public voting begins, please join our mailing list. We’ll be announcing the winner as well as keep you posted on upcoming promotions and [...]

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I See the Sea

by Bev Sanders
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The poem below was written by my niece Juliet Sanders, who at twelve years of age still has the power to see the ocean and the world around her through fresh and inspired eyes. This is a power we as women all have, and we tap into it when we play, when we surf, and [...]

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Why We Should Play on Earth Day

by Bev Sanders
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Every day the ocean gives us an invitation to dance. Glistening sunshine on the water, crashing waves, the scent of the sea, the taste of salt– it’s her offer of solace atop a shimmering underwater world and the thrill of gliding across a glassy wave. How do you reconnect to the living Earth around you? Do [...]

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Learn to Surf Without Fear

by Morag Sewell
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Forward by Bev Sanders Meet Morag Sewell, Head Surf Instructor at Las Olas Surf safaris for women. A born leader, Morag’s quiet strength is evident upon first meeting her. I’ve watched Morag introduce many anxious guests to the ocean, always patient and focused, always coaching with ease. Over a decade of training and on-the-job experience are her [...]

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Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone and Diving Into Growth

by Alison Turner
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This creative woman took a giant step after learning to surf at Las Olas surf safaris for women. She quit her corporate job to pursue her passion as a photographer and storyteller on-the-go.  She’s currently looking for good homes for her old business suits- she and her dog Max live in a tent which is a little [...]

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How Surfing Changed My Life

by Bev Sanders
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If I was told that I would redirect my entire life because of a single experience, I would have ignored the idea. I had heard of this happening to other people, but I never thought much about it or connected the phenomenon to my world. I’ve always felt these types of experiences either inspired someone [...]

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