THE WAVE SLIDERS JOURNAL

ENTRY # 038

Written By: Trey Martinho

Intro By: Jack Ventura

Intro

Trey and FARO met via Instagram — and for as much as we bash it, I do love IG for this reason! Every once in a while, you come across some cool cats who are doing cool stuff and just living life! And that's what Trey is all about. Check out his entry and make sure to give him a follow on IG! Thanks for Participating, Trey.

Who are you?

Share a few sentences explaining who you see yourself as these days...

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At the core, I’m a dude who likes to surf, make things, and hang out with my friends. I’ve been building surfboards start to finish for a little more than 7 years now, and my resin work has recently spread into an abstract sculptural pursuit.

What was your first job?

First jobs reveal a lot about who we are.

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My first job was being a surf instructor (ha go figure). I took the job thinking I would surf more and soon found that’s not the case.

What have you learned through surfing that translates to everyday life?

What you have learned from surfing and how those lessons help you through daily livin'...

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Surfing is everything. It’s a teacher of patience, wisdom, and balance. I think the greatest lesson I’ve learned from surfing actually comes from some other surfers. I really admire those who have dedicated their entirety to a life of surfing. I think the level of commitment and passion it takes to put all of oneself into any singular focus or practice consistently is something very inspiring.

What is something you'd like to accomplish in the next 10 years?

Share a goal for the next decade, and how surfing might have influenced these aspirations.

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I think a big goal for the next decade for me is expanding my surfboard business. I’d really like to get into more shops, especially overseas in places like Portugal and Japan. I see a lot of young shapers travel around shaping boards, which looks like a lot of fun.

What Trey Is Stoked On Lately...

Someone in the surf community you are stoked on:

I’m stoked on a whole bunch of people in the larger surf world. But locally, I admire Darshan Gooch’s surf ethic and dedication to being in the right place on the right equipment. A life of surfing!

A quote you like?

“Wherever you go, there you are”

A place you want to visit that you have not been to yet?

I’d like to visit pretty much anywhere on the other side of the world. I always end up going to Mexico or Hawaii because they are closer. But whether it’s Europe, Africa, Indo, Japan or anywhere else, sign me up.