About
About Chaseawave
Hey there! Welcome to Chaseawave, a rad surfing blog run by a fellow wave rider for all you surf enthusiasts out there. My goal is to get everyone, no matter their experience or background, stoked about hitting the waves and starting their surfing adventure.
Surfing is not just a sport, it’s a way of life. It’s about connecting with nature, feeling the power of the ocean, and experiencing the freedom of riding a wave. Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or just starting, there’s always something new to learn and explore.
At Chaseawave, I talk about the best places to surf around the world, tips to get better at surfing, and the best products to buy for the best surfing experience. I also cover topics such as surf culture, and environmental issues that affect our oceans and beaches.
Chaseawave was created out of pure passion for surfing and the ocean. I’m excited to have you here, enjoy the content, and get ready to chase your wave!
About Me
Hello there,
My name is Adrian, I’m a passionate surfer who decided to share his experience with the world and hopefully inspire others to get on their journey and chase their dreams!
As a kid, we used to go to the sea every weekend and I used to take my body board with me, yellow on one side and blue on the other I’ll never forget it haha. But, my parents were scared for us to go swimming in the “deeps” so I never surfed in my childhood.
Fast forward to when I was 19 years old, working as a waiter in a coffee place overlooking a beautiful beach. One hot summer day my shift manager asked me if I wanted to take a break and go for a swim. Who would say no to that offer, right?
Not only that, she offered me her surfboard as well. I didn’t know how to hold a surfboard, let alone actually surf.
Nevertheless, I took it, a 7ft soft-top pink surfboard, and went for a surf. While she suggested wearing a shirt I didn’t.
That was the day I learned my first lesson the hard way. The wax caused my skin to irritate!
I kept on surfing basically every day until I was decent enough to buy my first shortboard.
A milestone for every surfer! Being a self-tough surfer, I can say now that I learned the slow and hard way!
By the age of 22, it was time for me to go to learn something and have a degree. My passion for the ocean only grew,
so I went to study Marine & Environmental science. By year two I knew this was where I belonged!
I started working as an Environmental Instructor, raising awareness and emphasizing the importance
of our environment to people of all ages. It was a dream, never felt like work!
At the same time, I started a part-time job as a surf instructor.
Teaching groups of kids every Friday and one one-on-one sessions with beginners every weekend.
It was so fulfilling to see people getting the “surfing bug” in them as they started surfing!
Almost 3 years after I had graduated from university and even though I was extremely happy in my workspace,
I decided to leave everything, bought a one-way ticket, and hopped on a plane to LA, California to see my brother.
I’ve spent three 3 months before heading to Panama for my biggest surf trip yet. And let me tell you it was a blast!
All this to say, I’ve been through a lot in life, and everything I did was driven by surfing.
Whether it’s the travel that I did or the bigger life decision like career and degree.
As for the moment, I’m writing from Australia excited for the future and still chasing my perfect wave!
If you kept reading until here I really do appreciate and I hope you find it somehow inspiring!
Think you can contribute to the blog? Let’s chat!
I’m always open to hearing and sharing other surfers’ stories!