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Welcome to Chapter 5 of Shayne’s Sanuks – a growing collection of photos taken by Sanuk surf shredder/traveler/full-time family man, Shayne McIntyre.

This time, Shayne treks through the rough ‘n rugged coast of Canada with select crew of legendary waterman. While not typically thought of as a premier surf-destination, Canada does have waves… but, only for those salty (or crazy) enough to battle good ol’ Mother Nature.

The following snapshots and words are from the man himself:

My Sanuks: The Shunami Primo. The beaches in British Columbia are full of all kind of interesting flotsam from 10,000lb. logs to baline…

My favorite pic from the trip.  This is a photo of World Champion Surfer, Tom Carroll (center), Legendary Lensman, Jeff Hornbaker (left), and Quiksilver cinematographer, Pat Myers (right), in the moment.

Mark Healey, suited up in his 6ml + gloves & booties a long way from Hawaii.

First time I’ve driven through snow to get surf.

Tom Carroll SUPing a stream riddled with Steelhead Salmon the size of your thigh in crystal clear 40 degree water.

If a tree falls in the woods…it’s all about composition.

Never met a tough as nails surfer like Raph Bruhwiler – Canadian Frontiersman, Father, & ice cold tube aficionado.

Oysters for the picking.

Moe

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That wraps up Chapter 5.  Missed the first few chapters? Get caught up on the goods:

Shayne’s Sanuks - Chapter 1 - San Juan Streets

Shayne’s Sanuks – Chapter 2 – Somewhere in Puerto Rico

Shayne’s Sanuks - Chapter 3 - Sleepy San Diego

Shayne’s Sanuks – Chatper 4 - Cruising the Caribbean

Welcome to Chapter 4 of Shayne’s Sanuks- a growing collection of photos taken by Sanuk surf shredder/traveler/full-time family man, Shayne McIntyre.

This time, you’ll get a glimpse of life in the Caribbean. The following photographs and words are from the man himself…

One thing that I love about living in the Caribbean is that all the islands are relatively close – an hour flight here, and hour there…One island chain that keeps drawing me back is the BVI’s (British Virgin Islands). Comprised primarily of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and a plethora of islets surrounding those, this place is a Corona ad at every turn.

The water is too clear, the island too laid-back, and what you’ve been sold about the Caribbean over the years comes to life before your very eyes.  Here’s a few pics from my last visit:

AirPropellor: I’m loving my new iPhone and it has a cool shutter speed that makes your airplane propellor look like it’s falling off.  I took 50 of these pics and every time I turned my phone another angle it would look completely different.  Great way to keep busy on a 30 minute flight from Puerto Rico to the BVIs.

BombaShack: This is the sign in front of the “Bomba Shack,”- infamous for wild parties that’d even E! wouldn’t dare film.  But it’s empty in the daytime, which is the only time I’d walk in!

Apple Bay: This is a beautiful wave on it’s day and shown here about 1ft. right in front of the Bomba Shack.  I’ve had some clean way overhead barrels out here – perfectly offshore.

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Island Pic: So close yet so far away – another island in the BVIs.

My Sanuks: This is another reason I moved to the Caribbean – I love the colors.

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That concludes Chapter 4.  Missed the first few chapters? Get caught up!

Shayne’s Sanuks – Chapter 1 - San Juan Streets

Shayne’s Sanuks – Chapter 2 – Somewhere in Puerto Rico

Shayne’s Sanuks - Chapter 3 – Sleepy San Diego

Welcome to Chapter 3 of Shayne’s Sanuks- a growing collection of photos taken by Sanuk surf shredder/traveler/full-time family man, Shayne McIntyre.

If you missed the first and second installments do check ‘em out (Look, we’ve even hi-lighted them for ya).

This time, Shayne shows us around his old stomping grounds- San Diego. More  specifically, the sleepy, sea-grass covered coves of La Jolla. As a mecca for surf culture, San Diego has seen it’s fair share of legends come, go and stick around. Here, Shayne gives us his unique take on what makes this area so special:

“This is an image of the Wind an’ Sea “Shack” in San Diego, taken at first light (I later caught a couple of those fun wedgy rights you see in the lineup).  This is where I grew up, learned to surf, and even made my first dollar when I was a kid fixing dings with Stecker right there at the shack.  The foundations of my appreciation for surfing and everything that goes with it started here.”

“Along with Family, Wind an’ Sea is what I miss most about San Diego now that I live in Puerto Rico – but I always find time when visiting to stop by and spend as much time there as I can.  One day I’ll move back.”

“This is image is facing South taken from under the shack.  The whole area is really beautiful and never really gets too crowded because there are no direct links to the freeways making it a hassle to make your way down here.  Some people also don’t like all the rocks or body-wamp…those are some of my favorite things.”

“The surfers of Windan’ Sea have made a huge impact on the culture & performance of surfing today that can’t be underestimated: Bob Simmons – breaking away from the single fin into twin fin planing hulls revolutionizing surfboard design forever. Style pioneer,Phil Edwards, who was the first person to drop in at Pipeline among other things.

Mike Hynson, Skip Frye, Butch Van Artsdalen… even Miki Dora got in to the Windan’ Sea Surf Club due to it’s prestige even though he lived in LA. Tom Lochefeldt did his best to keep surfers out of Windan’Sea and invented the “WaveLoch” standing wave which has people riding waves from Abu Dhabi to the decks of Cruise ships today. Other noteworthy surfers include Bill Caster, Chris O’Rourke, Peter King, Richard Kenvin, Tim Bessell, Jon Roseman, Saxon Boucher, & Derek Dunfee, not a complete list by a mile…”

“This little fun right is called Turtles and runs off a rock to the North of Windan’Sea’s main break right into the inside left meeting right on the sand.  It’s a fun wave on it’s day and gives some crowd relief for the groms on busy days.”

Where in the world will Shayne go next?

Photos and Story-Telling by: Shayne McIntyre

Welcome to Chapter 2 of Shayne’s Sanuks- a growing collection of photos taken by Sanuk surf shredder/traveler/full-time family man, Shayne McIntyre.

If you’ve missed the first installment and currently staring at your screen, wondering what the @#%! this is… allow us to quickly catch you up to speed: Shayne McIntyre is the ringleader of a jet-setting, adventure-seeking, surf-scoring family. Their adventures are so awesome in fact, they’ve got their very own television show- ‘On Surfari‘ which airs on FuelTV.

Aside from being a loving father, professional surfer, and devilishly handsome man, Shayne also takes incredible photos (while wearing his Sanuks – duh!)

Every time Shayne heads to a new place, a new installment of “Shayne’s Sanuks” will be showcased. All words to follow have been written on the road by Shayne himself. Enjoy!

“Shannon and I’s Sanuks in the water for the Finals at the Rip Curl Pro “Somewhere in Puerto Rico.”

“Kelly floating to victory in the final.  It was amazing to see an athlete dominate on a level like that.  He was unstoppable.”

“Puerto Rico color at the event.”

“My Daughter, Coral, representing her island when local boy Dylan Graves went head to head with Slater.  Go Dylan!”

“My Son, Banyan, could care less who was surfing, the tide pools were the bigger draw for him.”

“Definitely my favorite surf photo I have ever snapped – Kelly dropping in on a heavy left at a secret spot in PR while Pottz looks on.  Sent this one to Surfer’s Journal expecting they’d want it as a cover.  They haven’t called back yet!”

“Rest in Peace A.I.  One of the greatest surfers ever.”

Where in the world will Shayne go next?

Sanuk’s Shayne and Shannon McIntyre live the life most of us only dream about… They have been to more countries than our intern can even name. They have savored foreign delicacies that most noses don’t even get to sniff. Not to mention all the empty surf they stumble upon….

But, while it may seem like non-stop suntans and mai-tais, things can get quite interesting. Don’t worry folks, these family-first humans are professionals. Good thing our friends at Fuel TV are always there to document their travels for “On Surfari“.

In this new episode, the family jets over to Haiti to get a closer look at  what living conditions are truly like in the areas ravaged by January’s massive earthquake. Turns out Shayne and Shannon discover a completely different picture than one painted by news agencies. “On Surfari: Haiti” airs  this coming Monday, August 23 at 8:00pm ET (5:00pm PT) and telecast several additional times. Check it out: