#32 Mik - Surfer [English]

Talking Orangutans Podcast

Talking Orangutans Podcast (T.O.P) Episode #32 with Mik

Mik is the owner, head teacher and catalyst behind Son Surf:

http://www.surfschools.co.za/

https://www.instagram.com/sonsurfstrand/

Strand, Cape Town, South Africa

[phone]

[e-mail] 194 Beach Road, Strand

Son Surf is a surf school that provides lessons, board/ wetsuit rentals as well as board repairs. Son Surf as an added dimension of being a Christian based surf school. As I understand it, it is an added element that can be discussed or enjoyed if that was your desire. Otherwise, surfs up!! I met Mik through my wife whom I bought 5 surf lessons as a Christmas gift 3 or 4 years ago. If it were not for Mik and the way he does his classes, I am not sure my wife would be a 'surfer' right now. He somehow managed to provide a learning environment which 1) got my wife to stand on her board and surf on day one 2) wanted her to do it again 3) pushed her to go outside her comfort zone 4) feel comfortable where she was operating and 5) made a surfer out of her. In the process she has gained a women's group of surfer that attempts to paddle out together weekly. The vibe I get is a school with no ego, a desire to have a positive influence on others be it through a break from life through being in the waves, or a safe space for people with a spiritual desire. This conversation was to meet the guy who helped do the above mentioned and see who he is and what makes him tick. Also, I hope that this exposure will lead to others finding the courage to try and do something like surfing which like Mik says - EVERYONE STANDS ON THE FIRST DAY!!!!

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