by Bev Sanders & Morag Sewell, Las Olas Surf Safaris | 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…
Get Fit for Riding the Waves
February 12, 2010 By 15 Comments
by Bev Sanders, Founder Las Olas Surf Safaris | It amazes me how many mature women have considered the sport of surfing, but think it’s strictly for the young. As one who started surfing at age 44, I believe it’s never too late. And once you start there’s no reason to stop. Thirteen years of teaching women to surf has taught me some things. Foremost, surfer girls come in all shapes, sizes, and from all walks of life. ..
Synchronized Surfing
December 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
by Tamara Jacobi, Eco-Adventurer | We’re floating together in the brilliant morning light. I look over at my mom. In this moment she is the epitome of delight and serenity; a slight smile on her face as she gazes out into a spectacular horizon of ocean and sky. It’s just us, our surf boards and the Mexican Pacific; today, life is simple…
Do It In a Skirt: Surf’s Up
September 3, 2009 By 6 Comments
by Sarahlee Lawrence, Outdoor Adventurer
You wake up to the sound of surf on the southern Mexican coast. Your hair is heavy with salt from the day before and eyes hazy in the dawn. You’ve been here for a week and the surf continues to break clean all day and all night, so you’re not surprised by the waist-high waves peeling off the little rocky point just beyond your tent…
Meet Kristy Murphy
March 26, 2009 By
Las Olas surf instructor Kristy Murphy was practically raised in the water while growing up in Jupiter, Florida, but only started surfing in 2000. With a very short learning curve, she rose to the top of women’s surfing. Please join Las Olas founder Bev Sanders as she talks with Kristy about her passion…
Riding the Waves of Change
July 22, 2008 By 1 Comment
by Bev Sanders, Founder, Las Olas Surf Safaris
Ten years ago, I would not have believed that a single experience would cause me to redirect my entire life. I had heard of this happening to other people, but I never connected the phenomenon to my world…
