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Nick Bland
N Nick Bland will graduate from
C
the University of North Carolina
Wilmington in December with a
BFA in creative nonfiction.
N B : I’m doing a lot of DJing in town and a few one-off
parties out of town. I consistently DJ every Saturday at Red
Dog’s night club. I also DJ for the Permanent Vacation party
crew and DJ Lord Walrus helps me to get a lot of gigs.
WBM: What’s changed about your relationship with surf-ing
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since 2005?
N B : Surfing is still a huge passion in my life. I don’t take it
to the competitive level anymore just because it caused a lot
of stress in my life and now it is purely for fun. Skateboarding
has honestly surpassed my passion for surfing, although I still
consider my surfing ability to be above that of my skating.
I just really have a lot of fun finding new skate spots and
learning new lines, much like surfing. I guess you could say
I traded in the floaters for frontside grinds.
WBM: How would you say growing up in Wrightsville Beach
affected your current life and more specifically your future?
N B : I have met some amazing people and had some amazing
times, not to mention visited some amazing places, while
always homeward bound to Wrightsville Beach. In the future
I know the lifelong friends I have made here will always be
there to help me along the way. Whether it be traveling,
business ties, or just hanging out, I love them to death.
— Alex Constantinou
360 DEGREE SURF CULTURE
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