The Goalist
The Goalist is a podcast that explores the stories behind big and small life goals, featuring interviews with people who’ve achieved them and sometimes personal experiments where the host attempts the goals themselves. It’s an inspiring, relatable journey into goal-setting, growth, and the lessons learned along the way.
The Goalist
#30: Surf as a Hobby
In this episode of The Goalist, host Alicia and guest River, a lifelong surfer with 25 years of experience, discuss Goalist #30: learning to surf as a hobby. River shares his background of growing up on Nantucket, his experiences with the ocean, and how he got into surfing as a social activity with friends. The conversation covers various topics including the challenges of starting to surf, such as building strength, balance, and understanding surf etiquette. River emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in crowded surf spots, describes the necessary equipment, and shares personal surfing anecdotes, including experiences in different surf locations and the emerging technology of artificial wave pools. The episode provides practical tips for beginners and highlights the cultural significance of local surf communities.