Christian Beamish is surfer, shaper, boat builder, sailor, and writer. He shapes beautifully rippable surfboards under his Surfboards California label and is a regular contributor to The Surfer’s Journal. He’s also the author of the book, The Voyage of the Cormorant, a memoir that chronicles the building of a boat with his own hands, and sailing it down the Baja, Mexico coastline against sound advice in search of secluded surf, a deeper connection with himself and nature. In this convo we talk about what it feels like to ride waves and Christian’s approach to shaping boards that spans from rippable shortboards to more soulful “point-and-shoot” models. We discuss Christian’s concept of blood memory, his early exploits in coastal vastness and backpacking that catalyzed a life of chasing nature. And of course, we chat about many of the themes in his book, The Voyage of the Cormorant, like the generosity of people you meet in the wild, and moving at the pace of whales instead of digital clocks. Though we’ll always be working on this one, we attempt to figure out how to tap into the “Real Time” of nature, whether out on the open ocean, or stuck in what Christian calls the Technological Maw of modern life. This one will make you want to build things with your hands, follow your curiosity and create challenging life experiences that are both romantic and radical.Episode Links:http://christianbeamish.com/Voyage of the Cormorant by Christian BeamishChristian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christianbeamish/Surfboards California on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surfboardscalifornia/Christian’s Board Showroom - 500 Maple Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013Island BrewingCoastal View monthly column It’s All Surfing by Christian BeamishThe Surfer’s JournalNavy SeabeesBritt MerrickAl MerrickAqualife Ponds by Dave MisterlyThe Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan and Alan VermilyeIain Oughtred Isle of Skye boat plansWoodenBoat MagazineEpigeneticsJosé Guadalupe PosadaThe 3-Day Effect by Florence WilliamsTom MoreySurf is Where you Find It by Gerry LopezPatagoniaRyan LovelaceConnect with Nature Junkie:@naturejunkieradio on InstagramNewsletter SignupSubmit a Microdose of NatureEmail: [email protected] Production Credits:Podcast cover art by Ahab Nimry (@ahabnimry, https://bigdaytheagency.com/)Outro Music by Tyler JohnsonEnjoy the ride,Jeff

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