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36. Skate till the wheels fall off - Sam Metcalfe
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Sam Metcalfe, otherwise known as @surfin.sam or @justolderskate.sam, is an incredibly inspiring surfer and skateboarder in her 60’s, having started both sports later in life.
What you may not know if you follow her, is that Sam was the UK windsurfing champion for 8 years. And competed in the world championships - an astonishing fact that came out in our conversation. Humble, and yet focused and determined to achieve the goals she sets herself, Sam is truly admirable. This is one not to miss, and there’s plenty of Northern humour thrown in.
Episode highlights
- Sam’s love of the outdoors and adventure instilled by her dad.
- Her younger days as a wind surfer, and becoming a champion.
- Taking up surfing and skating in later life, and sharing the passion with her sons.
- The story of the mini ramp in the garden.
- “Mad woman of Saltburn” - skating round her home town at 5am when she was first learning.
- Finding her “fountain of youth”.
More about Sam:
@surfin.sam
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Host: Caroline Keylock
Producer: Selma Chalabi
Photography - Clare Keylock
Artwork - Rozi Wan Rimli
Music - Brother Brother by Benjamin Caleb Johnson, performed by BENSON
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