Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2017

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“The hardest part is getting out
there in the first place,” she said.
“After that, the fun doesn’t stop.”
But the lack of interest from a
majority of the other young ladies
to join in on the fun hasn’t kept
Cameron from holding her own with
the boys, thrashing through the surf
and inspiring the younger females
looking on from the shore.
It isn’t all sand and surf for this
group of high-energy school kids
either. When they aren’t hanging
at the beach, all five are full-blown
athletes, using their talents in a
myriad of other ways. From soccer
to BMX to skating, if it involves
an adrenaline rush or a fast-paced
atmosphere, they want to be front and
center.
As Wyatt put it: “We love
anything with wheels or a board.”
At the end of the day, it’s
exciting to see that the surf culture
in Charleston is rising among the
ranks of the younger kids, bringing
a passion and dedication to a sport
that has been enjoyed around here for
decades. With the increased interest,
the hope from everyone involved is
that programs will soon abound to
support the continued growth of the
sport. While there is an obvious need
for more, there are local surf shops,
such as Ocean Surf Shop in Folly
Beach and Parrot Surf & Skate in
Mount Pleasant, that support local
kids catching rides as early as possible,
going as far as to sponsor some of
them in local competitions. Carolina
Surf Club welcomes members of all
ages but tends to be geared toward a
more mature group of surfers. And
finally, the Sol Surfers Surf Camp
offers lessons throughout the summer
for beginners 6 years and older.
Kids and parents alike expressed
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