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In this episode: 

ep. 08, part 1/3: Meet Pro Surfer and 2021 Mexican Olympian Shelby Detmers

In March 2020 I (your host, Laura Day) had a special opportunity to interview Pro Surfer and 2021 Mexican Olympian Shelby Detmers! Listen in to learn more about how Shelby got started surfing and how her competitive spirit drove her to the olympics.

Join us for an interview with this trailblazing woman! Listen till the end to hear Shelby’s mantra for dealing with a bad surf session. 

Then head on over to Part 2 to continue this conversation!

Special thanks to:

Shelby Detmers @shelbsdetmers

Vanessa Yeager @vanessayeager

Camille McClay at Boardshaper @Boardshaper

Vanessa Yeager and Camille Mclay at Boardshaper, kindly invited me to do this interview. Thank you for thinking of me and your unending support always lifting up the women in our community.

Please give them a follow on instagram to say thanks for putting this interview together!

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Tell us about a time you almost drowned

A few years ago, during a heavy winter surf session, my leash broke. I was stuck in the middle of breaking waves doggie paddling around as I watched my board make its way toward shore. Luckily, I was surfing in a lesson with and group of ladies. I was able to call a nearby instructor to help me paddle back in.

She quickly, and safely brought me to shore and made sure I was okay. If she hadn’t been close by it’s likely that I would have become exhausted and been at risk of drowning. This experience prompted me to take some precautionary steps before entering the water again. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Host Laura Day’s near-drowning experience
• Stories from surf ladies all over the world on how they almost drowned or were really scared in the surf
• 5 Safety Tips that could save your life in the surf

Tune in for stories told by your surf sisters that will put you on the edge of your seat and learn these 5 life-saving tips for surfers.

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5 surf safety tips that could save your life

1. Lady, change your leash and your para chord! Don't waste your time on a cheap leash
2. Lady, learn how to swim! 
3. Lady, cover your head!
4. When in doubt, don't go out & know your limits
5. Know the universal hand signal for distress example: The universal hand signal of distress

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