You might be wondering what in the world I would have an article on surfing on a blog whose primary focus is snorkeling. I could answer that by telling you that many of the products on our snorkeling website are quite capable for use in other water sport activities. Our snorkeling masks are suitable for both snorkeling and scuba diving while our wetsuits and shorties are quite useful in many water sports including wind surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, scuba diving, free diving, skin diving and surfing. That answer would be true but it is not the actual reason for writing this article. The true reason is that I was emotionally moved when I saw this story.
A 17 year old rookie surfer by the name of Carissa Moore who had just won her second ASP tour. Her win included a trophy and a check for $15,000 dollars. Upon receiving her trophy, it was announced that her $15,000 earnings for the win would be going to a local organization called Waitara Bar Boardriders Club.
I personally don’t think I have ever seen or read of a teenager being so philanthropic. All the teenagers that I know are usually asking for money rather than giving it away. The full story can be read on the Carissa Moore story. (Carissa is pictured in the back row in the middle with the huge smile!)
