If you’ve ever been to Nosara, you’re probably aware of Nosara Shack. It’s a community hub.  It’s a photo studio.  And now, with its eponymous magazine, it’s a publishing house! We were lucky to get a few minutes of chat time with the Shack’s owner, former North Caroline native, Graham Swindell. The full interview will be posted on the blog in April, but in the meantime, we asked Swindell to finish the statement “Surfing is….”  Read his answer below and check back for the full interview!

Name: Graham Swindell

Age: 38

Where do you live: Nosara

Years surfing: 25

Surfing is..life consuming, but in a good way!