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. ..

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…

by Suzie Cooney, Certified Personal Trainer | I am so very fortunate to live and work on the island of Maui. As a Northern California girl, moving to Maui has allowed me to enjoy the warm waters and share my knowledge and experience as an elite fitness trainer, and incorporate water sport to inspire and empower women and men…

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…

By Sage Rountree, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher
I know from personal experience how intimidating beginning a yoga practice can be. I first tried yoga when I dropped in on a popular teacher’s class. What looked so easy on the other side of the studio’s glass doors proved to be incredibly difficult…

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…

by Alison Ferguson
As a surfer (started surfing about 8 years-old), I always thought I would have a wedding on the beach. When I could not win the battle of location with my mom, I decided that at least the rehearsal would be a beach party…

by Rochelle King
Thursday afternoon I sat in a massage chair after picking out a nail color for my toes. A work function dictated that I have neat, polished nails to mingle with some successful ladies of business, but on a selfish note I also wanted to go into my weekend with a little flare. The schedule of fun included a 10 mile paddle race which would finish almost simultaneously with the start of my surf final…

by Kathleen Burke Jensen, Novice Triathlete
It was another foggy morning, but a quiet fog with reasonably calm surf. I felt so comfortable in the water and juxtaposed this experience with the first time I swam with Morgan. It’s pretty amazing that just a few swim sessions with her had so completely transformed my confidence in the open water. I was definitely ready to tackle my first triathlon…

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…