Published by anne February 25th, 2000
in Anne's Archives.
Chicks On Sticks
By Anne Beasley
Published in Eastern Surf Magazine, 2000
After sixty two stitches, plastic surgery, and a new wetsuit, fourteen-year-old Talia Gursky is surfing again. In fact she’s helping a group of women surfers, Chicks on Sticks, with a women’s learn to surf instructional program. It was Talia’s first lesson with Chicks on Sticks two years ago that she learned a fin can do more than make a nice bottom turn; it can leave a terrifying large gash in your leg.
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Published by anne February 25th, 2000
in Anne's Archives.
ESM Women Profiles
By Anne Beasley
Published in Eastern Surf Magazine, 2000
Heather Holjes
She calls her home break in New Smyrna, Florida “shark city�, even though it was a dolphin that took a small chunk of in-water surf photographer Heather Holjes leg. “It was just a little nibble, like he was in for a taste test. I tried not to panic. I’ve been bumped before by sharks and I usually get out when I see a big one�
Heather began surfing in 96’ and with eight years of photography behind her she was drawn to so many in-water images. For the past year and a half Heather has been one of only a handful of women in-water photographers in the world. When deciding to surf or shoot photos, Heather says photography is a stronger passion. “It’s a hard choice, but I can always wait to surf when the lighting is bad.�
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