ELLA: “We’re kind of a wild bunch here on the Great Lakes.”
Listen to our quick, fun interview with Dan Wanschura of Interlochen Public Radio while we wrangled ourselves into neoprene for a strike mission into the wind on a less-than-ideal, stormy October day at the Pier.
Read the story or take a listen!
Written by Lucinda Hahn, this fabulous piece in the New York Times captures a trip to Northern Michigan so beautifully, and even features a visit to Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak.
…”Less gentle was the frigid water, which wouldn’t warm to swimsuit-worthy temperatures until July. I waded in to my knees, feeling my calves turn numb as a pro athlete’s in an ice bath. A more appealing way to enjoy the lake appeared when three standup paddle boarders glided by, silent as swans. Surfers, too, can be seen catching waves year round…”
Take a read!
“The Skrockis welcome people from around the world into a close-knit surfing community in the tiny Lake Michigan village of Empire, just like they’ve always belonged.”
Written by our dear friend and absolutely fluid writer Emily Hopcian, with photos by equally loved & talented Beth Price Photography, ‘Freshwater Family’ encompasses the history of Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak, and how our passion for freshwater & love for community has shaped our business, as well as our family.
Enjoy. And THANK YOU. Read ‘Freshwater Family’
The Weird Waves Podcast popped in the shop and sat down with Ella Skrocki to talk Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak, females in the water, and all things surf, safety, and enjoyment.
“Such harsh winters drive most of us indoors for warmth. For a dedicated and passionate group of female surfers, these cold-weather storms are a call to run, surfboards in hand, to the Great Lakes.” SHREDDING WATER IN WINTER: FOR THE LOVE OF THE GREAT LAKES
Written by Erica Zazo, this piece highlights Ella Skrocki and Jamie DeLuc of Minnesota’s “North Shore” and their love for surfing, all year long.
