An Andy Mac hack. Photo: Ian McDonald
Every now and then, we like to ask a subscriber from The Inertia community a few questions about themselves. We’ve got such a diverse group of ocean lovers that all come together here, we thought it would be nice to choose one and pick his brain about who he is and what he likes about The Inertia. So Inertia community, meet Andy MacPherson, 27, surfer who works in the coffee industry. Andy, meet the community.
Where are you from?
I am from Cronulla, the most southern beach-side town in Sydney, Australia.
Can you explain your relationship with surfing?
I am your every-day surfer working outside of the surf industry and try to get in the ocean as much as possible. Surfing is an addiction as well as an emotive and artistic pursuit for me. Emotive in that when you are weaving across a wave there is little else out there that evokes a more exciting or enjoyable feeling. Artistic in that I really love the aesthetics and self-expression that goes along with surfing.
Do you have a favorite/home surf spot?
My home surf spots are all along the beaches of Cronulla. The beaches at Cronulla can produce anything from fun peaks to rip-bowls but is pretty inconsistent at the best of times. My favorite waves to surf are the playful points at Noosa, they are about 10 hours north of where I live and are worth the trip every time. So fun!
What do you enjoy most about The Inertia?
I enjoy the diversity and open-mindedness of the people that contribute to The Inertia. I love that The Inertia houses a broad, global network and has created a great community as well as a fantastic forum for positive dialogue not typical of the traditional surf media.
When you subscribed to The Inertia, which charity did you choose to support? Why was that cause important to you?
I chose the Surfrider Foundation. Preservation of our beaches along with general sustainability are obviously vital to making sure that humans are still around for generations to come. The Surfrider Foundation is a grass-roots organization that does invaluable work on a global-scale.
Do you have a favorite quote or philosophy that you really enjoy or would like to share?
Here’s a quote from Adam Pesce, who made the surf-documentary Splinters –
“What I love about surfing is that it’s both athletic and artistic. When you are on a wave it’s your canvas for self expression and you are bound only by your technique and your imagination. The feeling of riding a piece of ocean energy is incandescent. For many, the chase to repeat that feeling becomes a lifelong pursuit and surfing is not considered a sport but something of a religious quest. You become attuned to weather patterns. It requires you to be in sync with the ocean in its myriad moods. Surfing demands strength, balance and grace under pressure. So it’s this fantastic combination of disciplines.”
