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# 59 // smorgasboarder //
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But his talent doesn’t stop there, because over the last
few years, in addition to trying to put himself in as many
exotic swells and captivating landscapes as possible,
Jake has also managed to build himself a tiny house.
This is no shoddy surf shack, mind you, but a gorgeous
three-storey loft that took six months to build, with most
of that time being spent learning everything from basic
kitchen installs to sheeting, pantry installation, flooring,
and more.
It really does look like the perfect little place to relax after
a long journey, which is fitting, because no matter how
insane the waves are in places like Norway and Portugal,
the swell of the Sunshine Coast always tends to lead
Jake back home.
“I love home. We have a little rock shelf that seems to
work at almost any tide and pick up so much swell, even
on the small days. I like it down in Tassie too. A few
breaks down there get me excited every single time.
It’s pretty great that our readers are constantly
introducing us to the new places they visit, the waves
they ride, and the side projects they get carried away
with, and that’s not just because we are blessed with a
ridiculously long list of must-try boards, surf spots, and
hobbies.
Simply put, we are stoked to be able to share your stories
– the captivating things that make the grassroots surfing
community the insanely diverse, inspiring, and strange
place that it is. So, keep sending in your surf shots and
raving about what you enjoy, whether that be tinkering,
surfing, travelling, shaping, or all of the above.
“I’ve always worked to travel, so I am blessed with a
lovely girlfriend who allows me to do that, helps me with
my injuries, and comes along without complaints… well,
except for the single bed in Norway.
“I think I need to give a big shout out to The Critical Slide
Society for slinging us all sorts of clothes and beach
accessories for both the colder and warmer days. They
literally saved our freezing butts multiple times.
“Also Shapers Australia for their countless twin fin
designs and backing us on our adventures, and Adelio
wetsuits for keeping me warm all year round. Basically,
I’m just very grateful to be supported by so many brands
and close friends.”