Sanuk proudly welcomes Lauren Hill – surfer, writer, activist, smiler.
Born and raised on the sunny shores of Florida, Lauren Hill developed a love for the ocean at an early age. By the time she was a teenager, Lauren earned herself a handful of competitive surfing titles, including a US Amateur Longboard Championship in 2001. Upon graduating high school, Lauren was faced with the decision between furthering her education and pursuing professional wave riding. It was then that she shifted her primary focus from the competitive surfing scene to her schooling…
As an Environmental and Social Science major at Stetson University, Lauren dedicated her days to finding creative ways to marry her passions for surfing and environmental activism. It wasn’t long before Lauren developed a deep-rooted passion for marine conservation and gender as they relate to surfing culture.
When she’s not sliding across the seas, Lauren spends her days as an ambassador for Women for Whales and Surfers for Cetaceans, helping to heal pollution created both ecologically and socially. When she’s not adventuring around and sharing smile with the world, Lauren can be found soakin’ up stoke in Byron Bay, Australia.
That aprés surf glow though… Lauren knows #NeverUncomfortable. Photo: Adam Walker
For our first (official) adventure with Lauren, we decided to chart a course for the Hawaiian islands. Lauren was coming fresh off a Kauai kick-around with THE DRIFTER BLOG and eagerly made the skip over to join the Sanuk crew… Aloooooooha!
A true water woman, Lauren has deep-rooted affinity for ancient Hawaiian culture – especially when it comes to the art of recreational sea sliding. And while Hawaii is always the perfect place to hang – this trip was uniquely sweet for a number of reasons. We adventured around between “Town” and “Country”, sought out sensational scenic smiles and – best of all – got to experience firsthand just how in-tune Lauren is to the life aquatic… Playful waves for days!
Simple and clean. Here’s Lauren connecting the dots on glassy one. Photo: Adam Walker
The sun isn’t the only thing emitting light these days. Moments seem to glow whenever Lauren is in tow. Photo: Adam Walker
She’s got 5 on it – and 10 shortly thereafter. Lauren catchin’ the blues in Honolulu. Photo: Adam Walker
Delight at first light… Photo: Adam Walker
Quit whit, quicker feet. Lauren improvising with style for miles. Photo: Adam Walker
Make time to take time. Stop and smell the powers of flowers… Photo: Adam Walker
Palms trees, island breeze, blue seas and – a pair of these… Lauren with her new trusty sidekicks. Photo: Adam Walker
No worries. No hurries. Photo: Adam Walker
…Nose goes! Photo: Adam Walker
Want more Lauren in your life? Stay in stride with all her amazing adventures on Instagram with @THESEAKIN.
Like exploring the tropical fringes of the world’s most surf soaked destinations? Follow Lauren’s new project, @CHASINGTHESUNSERIES, for surf, art, lifestyle and fashion inspo galore.