The Avasol Blog

Avasol Ambassador Interview Series: Sunny Kazama & The 'Iolani Surf Team
Meet Sunny, a surfer, community activator and aspiring eco-entrepreneur... at just 16 years old. Hailing from Oahu's wave-rich South Shore, Sunny is a star-student athlete on the 'Iolani school surf team. While on Oahu, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sunny - who's just as bright as her name. Here's some highlights of our interview with her!
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A Quick Recap of our Avasol Oahu Trip!
The past two weeks on Oahu for our Avasol business trip were a dream come true! It was an incredible honor to represent the brand we believe in so wholeheartedly, and witness the power of the far-reaching network of humans who believe in it just as much as we do. This reminded us of why we do what we do! Click here to see some of the incredibly inspiring changemakers, surfers, activists, business leaders and more that we got to connect with during our time there - all while watching the most prestigious surf competition in the world.
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The Magic of Killalea
In this article, we shed light on the magic of Killalea, a historic National Surfing Reserve we discovered during our travels in Australia. Learn about what makes this place so special, why eco-conservation is central to Australian culture, and how this mindset can inspire individuals and businesses to protect their sacred spaces.
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Paddling with Porpoise: 400 miles across Baja's Sea of Cortez
Ever wondered what it's like to pack up a SUP board and live on it while paddling 400 miles? Most people wouldn't ever attempt something of the like, but Sean Jansen (@jansen_journals) isn't most people. Read his memoir to get a brutally intimate look at all the beauty and the pain that accompanies the first half of his treacherous endeavor, all in the name of raising awareness for the endangered Vaquita Porpoise.
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Avasol Story Spotlight: Cuban Surfers
You might know that Cuba has some epic surf, but did you know that Cuba doesn't have any surf shops? This may not seem like an issue for your average nomadic surfer who comes to the island equipped to-the-nines, but for locals, the lack of equipment access makes surfing a treacherous endeavor. 
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