Explore Oregon Podcast: Surfing on the Oregon Coast and how to make it happen

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, reporter Makenzie Elliott talks to Daniel Hasselschwert, the owner of Ossies Surf Shop in Newport, about all things surfing on the Oregon Coast.

The two discuss what makes Oregon such an interesting place to surf and why people can surf the waves year round. They also talk about what it takes to start surfing with things like taking lessons and finding the right gear. Hasselschwert also shares why he loves the sport of surfing and why he believes it is so popular and loved by many.

Elliott also reflects on her first surf lesson she took with Hasselschwert. She discusses what it was like surfing for the first time and what she learned while in the water.

More detailsThe Oregon Coast is one of the best places to surf. Yes, that's right.

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Makenzie Elliott covers breaking news and public safety for The Register-Guard. Reach her at MElliott@gannett.com. Find her on Twitter at @makenzielliott.

Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 15 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. To support his work, subscribe to the Statesman Journal. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or 503-399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors.