Surfing on the Oregon Coast and how to make it happen

Explore Oregon: Making the most of the outdoors

In this episode, outdoors intern Makenzie Elliott talks to Daniel Hasselschwert, the owner of Ossies Surf Shop in Newport about all things surfing on the Oregon Coast. The two discuss what makes Oregon such an interesting place to surf and why people can surf the waves year round. They also talk about what it takes to start surfing with things like taking lessons and finding the right gear. Hasselschwert also shares why he loves the sport of surfing and why he believes it is so popular and loved by many. Elliott also reflects on her first surf lesson she took with Hasselschwert at Ossies Surf Shop. She discusses what it was like surfing for the first time and what she learned while in the water.