488 - Christian Beamish

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488 - Christian Beamish

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108 minutes

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Dec 7, 2023

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Surfer, writer, board builder, Christian Beamish joins to discuss surf adventuring through the hospices of the Navy, why the Simmons/Curren Keel might unlock new big wave paddle potential, lessons learned adrift on a self-built 27 foot sail boat, and why perspective is hard earned through life experience. Enjoy!
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Dec 7, 2023

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