The growth of surfing and skateboarding made this possible. The first, on the beaches. And the other, in the urban. The truth is that they are one of those that have grown the most in the country, reflected by the number of slopes and skaters on the street, in one case. And in the water, in the breakers, especially in Mar del Plata, in the other. Both reached the Olympic Games, from that first participation in Tokyo. Something unthinkable a couple of decades ago. And both impacted the International Olympic Committee by their reach to the younger public, which the Olympic movement seeks to promote its event every four years. For now, In the country, the boom of both is also reflected in the industry and the arrival in the country of a brand that exploded, like RVCA, is one more argument.
In the inauguration that took place in a beautiful house in Olivos, the moment that these extreme sports are experiencing was reflected. That a company like this arrives, which was brand of the year twice worldwide, and that it can have such a great party, with such a call, speaks of this moment in both sports. And having personalities from music, art and sports attend it completes the combo. It is no longer surprising that so many famous people love both sports.
Like Facundo Arana, the actor who told about his first approach to surfing and why he is still passionate at 52. “When I was 6 years old I found a surfboard in Miramar. There floating, in the water, without an owner… I took it to the spa, I found this board, I’m going to wait… It didn’t find the owner, it’s yours, he told me. Daniel Gil, in Mar del Plata, with his megaphone, teaching surfing and I took a class. From there I could never get away from it. Surfing touches you and you can’t separate yourself anymore…. “If he knows…”, he said while slapping Fernando Aguerre, the person responsible for making surfing Olympic, “the only person I know who dedicated his life to a sport not only to take it to the place it is, but also to inspire others about the importance of going to the sea, of grabbing a board and looking for a wave. Because surfing is more than a sport, it is a way of life that has no contraindications,” added the man who arrived at the event with Maria Susini, his wife, and the twins Yaco and Moro. All four of them surf and did not want to miss this gathering.
“I love that the industry is growing, because it means that the people who connect to this sport are growing and surfing is directly related to caring for the environment,” he reflected while Aguerre took the baton precisely with his motive law. “We have to become aware of caring for the seas. And for the seas to be clean we need to clean the land because everything we throw away goes into the sea, with the rains. Then, the waves bring it and we see them on the beach, when the tide goes out, but everything comes from the cities,” he highlighted and then left one last piece of advice. “We all have an opportunity to make a better society, especially today with the verbal, mental and spiritual violence between groups that exists. For us, surfing unites us, the love for the sea. Politicians should go a little more to the sea…”.
Also at his side was Fernando Ruiz Díaz, the famous leader of the Catupecu Machu group, who became his friend three years ago, when they met in Chapadmalal and became close. “I am really happy to be here, with my friend, in an environment of a sport that I learned to love, like surfing, for its culture and the people who make it up. Three years ago I went to hell, I suffered spiritually because of Gaby (her brother died after the accident suffered 15 years ago) and physically because of a hernia, but luckily I improved from the injury, I rediscovered surfing, my daughter Lila fell in love with the sport, I met a great guy like Fernando Aguerre. It was all very exciting, because Gaby loved surfing, she practiced it and now it’s my turn to meet again from another place, much better besides my heart problem that I had,” he commented, as he approached to greet the legendary DJ Alejandro Pont Lezica, also music producer of great artists.
The event, at times, seemed like a conclave of music personalities, because shortly afterwards Charlie Alberti, the legendary drummer of Soda Stereo, also a friend of Aguerre, a fan of surfing and a staunch defender of environmentalism for two decades, fell. “Almost 40% of the oceans are polluted with garbage. We are the problem but we are also the ones who can change it.. We are in a very serious problem and it is time to act. We need to move from worry to occupation. As soon as possible. Luckily there are people and companies that care about that,” said Charly while greeting Nico Riera, the actor, another surf fan who is the image of Quiksilver in the artistic environment.
There were also several athletes, such as the ambassadors of RVCA Argentina, this brand whose slogan is precisely the balance of opposites: the skater Paris Laurenti and the surfer Frankie Usuna. Juan García Mata, the other surfer on the team, one of the jewels of the national hotbed, could not attend because he had a tournament. But others appeared, like Mauro Iglesias, the DC Shoes skater who represented the country at the Paris Olympics, while he is fully recovering from an injury to his right leg.
It’s a shame that he couldn’t participate in the impressive demo that was performed in a bowl that this Olivos mansion has, no less, in the basement. Yes, the owner built it specially, even with air draft, and several elite skaters were there, like Gael Dobar, who in a jump supported the board on the air intakes and aroused the applause of the people who came down the stairs to see the show. One of the many attractions that had a special night, with a DJ and live band, a tattoo area, delicious food, cold beer and a lot of vibes. One more example of how these two sports are growing in the country.
Source: Ambito
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