This year was a testament to that philosophy, balancing personal milestones, technical board projects, and some pretty consistent surf on the Space Coast.

I'd never been to the area but I knew the waves would be playful size and i just needed a getaway to some good waves. I ended up connecting with my friend Carlos who is a well-respected photographer from the area.

I just spent the first two weeks of May down in Costa Rica, hitting all my usual spots in the Guanacaste province. It was a familiar trip...

The heat and humidity have been formidable on this trip down to Costa Rica, so it's been most comfortable in the shade. It's been hot....