About

Surf Town was created through a simple love for the ocean and a desire to give back to the local community by telling its stories. There is inspiration in every sunrise, every wave, and every person we meet. Surf culture and island life creates a community of like-minded individuals all drawn together by the pull of the ocean. Here you’ll find stories that inspire, surf photography, artists who create magic, entrepreneurs who chase their dreams, and small business owners that shape our vibrant community.

In addition to the articles that we will post here, Surf Town will be a coffee table style book about surfers, surf culture, and creators in North East Florida. The book will feature approximately 30-50 surfers and ocean lovers. It will include photography and stories about their lives in and out of the water.

I started this journey 4 years ago when I moved to Fernandina Beach on a whim and met some amazing people that live here. I was a complete outsider, but I was welcomed with open arms and warm hearts. As I continue to meet new people and learn more about the people I’ve met already, I want to give back to a community that has become special to me, and helped to make this town a home.

I have had a love affair with photography since I was 10 years old. I see the world around me as images. My mind is always taking pictures. Art and the creative mindset fuel my soul. Surfing and the ocean calm my restless nature. The written word sparks my desire to learn and express thoughts. Combine all these things together and you might think it’s big mess! But, somehow it all seems to work for me.

So, this is my way of saying thank you to all those that have welcomed me here. All of those that have shared with me parts of their lives. By combining all these things I love to do, I hope to show you what makes the people of this island special.

A very special thank you to Laura Cherie for helping me sort out the mess in my head, organize it, and keep it going in the right direction. I couldn’t have gotten here without you. Because of you, I never meet a stranger.

Of course a big thank you to everyone that let me intrude on their lives a little bit to make this happen.

I hope you enjoy the publication and please feel free to comment, contact me, or reach out with ideas and suggestions.

Surf Town is based out of Fernandina Beach, Florida (Amelia Island)