S3E05 - Generation Stoked: FIU Surf Club at IWS Miami

ThankYouSurfing

Join Brad Wells of Thank You Surfing in Season 3, Episode 5 when Scott from IWS Miami hosts Taylor, Theo, Daniel, and Aden from the FIU Surf Club to explore the changes in the surf industry and culture since the 1980’s. Recorded on June 27, 2024, this episode examines the decline of surfing’s cultural relevance, shares Miami surf stories, discusses the impact of fashion trends, and highlights the sense of community within the surfing world. Available on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, and ThankYouSurfing.com. Timecodes 00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:36 Meet the Guests: FIU Surf Club and Island Water Sports 03:29 The State of Surfing Today 04:05 Challenges in the Surf Industry 13:59 Surf Culture and Its Evolution 18:32 Personal Surfing Journeys 33:53 Reflecting on Childhood Surfing Memories 34:28 Challenges of Getting Kids into Surfing 35:04 The Allure and Struggles of Surfing 36:33 The Surfing Community and Its Appeal 37:55 Creating a Welcoming Surf Shop Environment 39:45 Surfing Etiquette and Respect 41:01 Supporting Beginners in Surfing 42:43 Diversity in the Surfing Scene 46:32 Organizing Surf Trips and Adventures 50:39 The Future of Surfing 59:01 The Importance of Surfing Community 01:05:13 Conclusion and Farewell