Photographed by Matthew Majka
In New Smyrna Seashore, Florida, not a day goes by that you do not see surfers hitting the seashore, lengthy boards in tow. This quiet neighborhood simply south of Daytona has been a surf haven for many years. A jetty and three sandbars offshore present dependable breakers, particularly when the wind picks up over the waves and the swell is true. “We have now probably the most constant waves on the East Coast,” stated Chuck Carter, proprietor of Nichols Surf Store, town’s oldest. Love for sports activities runs within the blood right here. Lots of the metropolis’s devoted surfers mix their passions in numerous walks of life by volunteering to show at qualifying occasions and browsing competitions hosted right here usually. A tip for guests: Present up simply after daybreak for the perfect likelihood of seeing neoprene-clad wave riders splashing the water and chasing the following thrill.
This text appeared within the Summer time 2024 difficulty of Southbound.
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