Happy Friday and welcome to another edition of our Friday Fortunes newsletter where we try and offer an afternoon escape to water. This week has truly been special with small surf at the coast, steady local winds and temps that felt like summer. Here at the shop we are still recieving more aquatic toys than we know what to do with so make sure to stop on in and have look, toss some foam under your arm and talk shop.
We’ve got new boards, gear showing up daily and a good run of weather that doesn’t seem to want to quit. If you’ve been thinking about getting on the water, this is your sign. Now sit back, crack a cold bevie of choice and let our weekly newsletter offer a a quick reset before the weekend. We'll see you out there!
Something To Read
Sive Jarrard Wins TOA Papara Longboard PRO - WSL For years, Sive Jarrard has quietly put in the work, chasing waves, chasing points and chasing a dream that so few truly understand. Making it onto the WSL Women’s Longboard Tour takes more than talent. It takes sacrifice, resilience, faith and an unwavering commitment to keep showing up through every setback and every hard earned opportunity. This week in Tahiti, Sive did exactly that, taking the win at the TOA Pro and officially solidifying her place on tour. We couldn&rsqu
o;t be more proud. Watching someone carve their own path at the highest level of surfing is special. Watching one of our own do it with so much grace, heart and determination makes it even more meaningful. We are beyond excited and honored to continue supporting Sive on this journey. The best is still ahead. Congratulations, Sive, you earned every bit of this. Read the full story, here.
Listen Up
Tropidelic - Follow Your Nature (with Collie Buddz & Eli Mac) This sun soaked track by Tropidelic offers smooth island grooves from Collie Buddz and soulful vibes from Eli Mac with a message about trusting your instincts, chasing good energy, and living authentically. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to roll
the windows down, forget your stress, and drift toward the nearest ocean. Enjoy!
Wind Watch
Waterman - The Story of Kelton Lopes Kelton is the definition of a true waterman. Born and raised in Cape Verde, he grew up surrounded by some of the world’s most legendary kite surf conditions. Following in the footsteps of local legends, the ocean became his playground from day one. Whether it’s kite surfing, spearfishing or simply spending the day in the water, life there always revolves around the sea. In this short edit, Kelton shows us his home spot and the culture that shaped him. Barefoot island life, unpaved streets, sharing freshly caught fish with the local community and always surrounded by good energy.
Wave Watch
Örkin - Wasted Talent Gearoid McDaid and William Aliotti guide us through the land of fire and ice in the hunt for waves via sea vessel. A short film shot on location in Iceland by Pierre David in association with Monster Energy. “A chill wind blew across the frozen water. There was no marker to show where the land ended and the sea began, except for the blocks of solid sea, where the water had frosted over, shifted, then frozen again. Tiny slabs of ice squatted, stacked like tombstones. We walked out onto the crusted water. The ice groaned under our feet, the rumble of an Arctic bear, warning as
the dark water beneath shifted. We stopped. My heart beat in my throat. I waited for the crack of the ice, the roar of the water. The world held its breath.” - Caroline Lea, The Glass Woman
Something To Buy
Shop Wings Forget buffalo sauce, these wings bring their own flavor! On the menu here at WND&WVS? The shop is fully stocked with the latest and greatest wings from trusted brands like Duotone, Naish, Cabrinha, Ozone and more. We currenlty have more wings in stock than ever before and can't wait to share them with our local community. Whether you’re just getting your feet wet or your a vet looking for to fill a hole in your quiver we’ve got you covered. The Burlington Surf Club is open for the season, the water is warming up and the wind has been our steady friend to start the season. Swing on down Pine
Street, pop into the shop and let our friendly staff get you dialed for the 2026 season.
Something To Do
Join Us At The Burlington Surf Club For Summer 2026 Are you ready for summer on the water right here in Burlington?! The BSC is located in Burlington's south end on the campus of Hula Lakeside hulalakeside.com. Until the summer of 2018, this pristine piece of waterfront real estate was only accessible to factory employees. With its long sandy beach and expansive shady lawn, the convenience and experience of accessing Lake Champlain couldn't be better. Multiple post and beam storage barns are on site to house an extensive line-up of top-of-the-line equipment for paddlers and windsurfers of all levels. Guests will check in daily with our staff and enjoy access to c
hanging rooms and storage lockers before beginning their day on the beach. Come down to sit in the sand, spread out on the lawn, jump in the lake, catch the sunset, or participate in a daily schedule of activities both on and off the water.
