Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Spring 2015 | Page 27

In the end,
Pete decided to focus on surfing
for fun rather than surfing for
points. “The older I get, the less
competitive I get, so I’m just
really happy to be able to do
what I love for a living.”

Tips for getting
your feet wet
by Pete Devries

so I’m just really happy to be able to do what I love for a living.”
His love of surfing has also flowed into his family life: Although it may be
too early to tell, his young son, Asher, might follow in his footsteps. “My wife
Lisa actually took him surfing yesterday!” Pete says. “I’m not going to put any
pressure on him, but my wife and I both love to surf, so it would definitely be
great if he was into it.”
Although he’s grateful to stand in the spotlight of a podium or a
magazine cover, Pete knows exactly where he wants to be. It’s where he’s
always been — home in Tofino with his wife and dog, Naia, or venturing to
remote corners in pursuit of undiscovered waves. This pursuit was captured

•  ook a lesson: Surfing is all
B
about the little things and
getting those little pointers
from the beginning help
so much.
• Watch, learn and respect

the ocean.
• Learn the rules of the line-up.

• Have fun!

in a recent video series sponsored by Subaru called “At Road’s End.”
The series profiles some of the most inspiring outdoor adventurists
in North America.
A relentless adventurer and a Subaru Outback owner since 2010, Pete
was the perfect choice for one of the segments. In the video, we catch just
a glimpse of his high-octane yet laidback approach to life — but it’s enough
to be inspired to follow in his tracks.

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