2017 was an historical year for bodysurfing/handboarding contests across the globe.
There were a lot of contest firsts, with inaugural contests happening in San Clemente California, Cornwall United Kingdom, and Sao Conrado Brazil, and a revival of contests past like the Ventura Bodysurfing Classic.
Here's a killer glimpse of 2017 bodysurfing/handboarding competitions to get you amped for 2018 and beyond.
June: Slyde Fest by Slyde Handboards San Clemente, California
July: Itacoa Legends the World Cup of Bodysurfing Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Michelle's diploma reads BA Psychology with a minor in English, and her license plate reads #CaliforniaDreaming4Life. She begin her career in the NYC fashion industry working with fashion and internet pioneer, Bluefly.com However, due the constant "nagging" of her entrepreneurial spirit, her crush on surfing, and hardcore love for the ocean, she chosen to call San Diego home for the past 10 years. On the west coast she 's chased waves & enlightenment working alongside "Gurus" in the online marketing & personal development industries. It in May 2012 she found her true Zen & Stoke, and joined the Slyde Handboards Team.