The surfing industry has drastically changed over the past five decades. Hank Warner, a 73-year-old California shaping legend, has experienced the change firsthand. Born and raised in Southern California, Hank has shaped over 35,000 surfboards since 1967–an average of more than one board daily for a consecutive 55 years. With an insider perspective, he has seen the sport develop and has learned how to adapt his shaping to the time.

Pearl. That's my middle name. As beach lovers themselves, my parents wanted a part of my name to symbolize the ocean. Plus, Pearl was my great-grandmother's name. Win-win. With that said, the ocean truly is a part of me and has shaped me into the person I am today. In fact, I was slightly hesitant about starting this blog. I was worried about failure and what people would think of me. However, time in the water has taught me patience, to accept failure, and to fully commit. I am extremely passionate about writing and the ocean, so I decided to combine the two and that is how this blog was born. Here is my story...

Paige Goemer has been a Newport Beach lifeguard since she was 16 years old. I sat down with Paige and we discussed her most intense rescue, the challenges she has faced as a female guard and everything in between.