Nixon brings together larger-than-life surf legends Herbie and Nathan Fletcher for a road trip down memory lane in a new short film entitled Peninsula South, where the father and son team head down to Baja and revisit some old haunts from previous adventures. Director Riley Blakeway captures Herbie’s pioneering spirit and the close-knit relationship he has built with his son Nathan as they set out on an expedition they’ve not made together in over twenty years, reignites both their love for Baja and their deep appreciation for one another. By the late 60s, Herbie had already begun exploring Baja in search of un-crowded lineups and adventure. As his life moved forward, he built a family who share his love of travel, and who have joined him countless times to explore the fickle southern peninsula. On this latest mission, Nathan discusses his father’s contagious, childlike enthusiasm for surfing and life, and shares how he hopes to pass those ideals down to the next Fletcher generation.
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Through the story of Maui’s Big Wave Ambassador Paige Alms, we learn what the ocean gives this woman’s soul and what she gives back.
Paige Alms grew up on the island of Maui, where the spirit of Aloha was planted in her heart. The water quickly became a part of her everyday life, taking up the sport of surfing at age 9. With Paige’s fearlessness and perseverance, along with one of the world’s best big wave surf spots in her backyard, it was inevitable that she’d begin to conquer these monsters.
Today, at age 26, Paige has become Maui’s big wave ambassador, living a humble life dedicated to her passion. On the road to recovery after a dislocated shoulder from a wipeout in Mexico, she’s back in the water doing what she loves, paving her own path in the world of big wave surfing. Most recently in 2014, Paige was nominated for the Billabong XXL Women’s Performance Award, being one of the few who has successfully paddled into the wave at Jaws.
Alongside her incredible accomplishments, Paige leads her life with a shining heart, smile, and spirit, one that transcends the water and inspires the lives around her.
Take a look into the world of all things water as the Body Glove team enjoys a great trip over to the North Shore of Oahu for the 2016 Volcom Pipe Pro! Check out Tatiana Weston-Webb, Jamie O’Brien, Anthony Walsh and much more light up the 7-mile miracle!
We hung out with Shane in his home town in between all the crazy Jaws swells he surfed on Maui. It was a winter for the books.