How An Aussie QS Surfer Infiltrated China’s Militaristic Sumatran Surf Camp - Stab Mag

Live Today at 5 PM PDT — Ep. 3 Of The Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Dave Rastovich

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Former Australian QS campaigner Ryan Slattery was unexpectedly recruited for China's Olympic surf team while on a Sumatran surf trip. Slattery introduced a more balanced and fun approach to training the young athletes, who had been subjected to rigid, militaristic routines. Photo: supplied.

How An Aussie QS Surfer Infiltrated China’s Militaristic Sumatran Surf Camp

Ryan Slattery explains scoring a $5K/month coaching gig with the Asian superpower.

Words by Jed Smith
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