In this EPISODE we dive [ within ] with EVAN Ledger founder of @southwestlogfest and shaper at @moonshinesurfboards about the journey to the list revolved around all things surf adventures and curating longboard culture. He shares some insights into SWLF 2026 and a new unique adventure coming up...
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Key Points of Discussion
0:00 - Introduction
02:05 - Ev’s Journey with Moonshine
05:00 - Third year of the south west log fest
05:40 - The culture of Longboarding competitions
06:30 - Getting a young crew on longboards
08:10 - Single Fin Mingle
10:40 - The vision for SWLF
12:20 - Pivoting after 7 years in the studying trenches
14:00 - South West Community support
15:20 - Some 2025 comp REVEALS
16:00 - Logistics of Running a LARGE event
17:45 - Stone + Wood Adventures to come
19:15 - 35 day trip on a horse … but I have never ridden a horse …
21:29 - Horses are scared of boards ( trial and tested )
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