It's the Stoke with Jamison "Ratty" Johnson

10/18/22 • 19 min

In this episode with Jamison “Ratty” Johnson, we discuss how living in a van has allowed him to simplify his life so that he can focus on his passions; surfing, travel and yoga. He shares some helpful tips for beginners and reminds us why we are all here, it’s the stoke.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Life in a Van. Keeping things simple to keep it real
[04:05] Staying Light. Intermittent fasting
[06:05] Ratty Stikx. Crafting a logo and surfboards
[07:45] Surf Tips. Pop up and paddling
[12:01] Stoke the Fear.
[16:29] The Challenge is the Way
Quotes from Ratty:
"Surfing is so diverse and there's always a challenge. I've been pretty good at the sport ever since I was a kid, but I was always like the second, third, or fourth place guy. There's always something that you work on that you personally wanna do better."
"The van life thing has worked out. I'm really comfortable. I don't feel like I'm lacking anything, to be honest with you."
"You have to have that stoke. Once you've had a good wipe out and you overcome those fears, you're like, that wasn't so bad."

Get in touch with Ratty

Instagram @hattailratty

More about Christine Foerster

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Instagram @christinefoerster

10/18/22 • 19 min

Wilding Fifty: Surf Tales - It's the Stoke with Jamison "Ratty" Johnson

Transcript

(Opening Quote) Ratty: Surfing is so diverse and there's always a challenge. I've been pretty good at the sport ever since I was a kid, but I was always like the second, third, or fourth place guy. There's always something that you work on that you personally wanna do better.
Christine: Hello and welcome to Wilding Fifty. I am your host, Christine Foerster. In this podcast, I will be interviewing surfers for my local breaks and beyond following the surf session, whether you are learning to

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