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The watermen crew takes on Chicama…

The watermen crew takes on Chicama…


SEPTEMBER 26,2018

WATERMEN CREW: CHICAMA PERU SURF TRIP

Let’s state the obvious here, this is one wave you’ll dream about forever and our crew is stoking to surf it. Chicama is best known for having the longest wave in the world, then you can mosey over to Pico Alto for one of the biggest waves in the world, not a bad place huh? Don’t even get us started on the food there, ceviche for days… Maybe not the “American Dream” but sure as heck the “Watermen Dream”.

We’ll land in Lima take a jumper flight to Trujillo, and by that time the froth sets in. Once we are in Trujillo we hitch a ride to Chicama, the trip usually takes around 45 minutes, give or take how hungry we are. Start the days off with some eggs and bacon, hop on the zodiac and surf until your thighs are too sore to move.

Why do we do this to our bodies? Why do we travel to the ends of the earth all for a wave? Honestly, I couldn’t tell you, but here at Watermen we are hooked on that feeling. That feeling of adventure and being in the ocean, and what better way to travel than with your favorite crew? Maybe we could do without Ryan, since he is notorious for snaking waves.

Next month’s newsletter will have some pictures from our trip. I imagine a few stories of mishap and casualties, more than anything tales of one of the best waves around the world. But for now, we will leave you at the edge of your seat wanting more…

– The Watermen Crew

Dressing the Watermen since 1993 – Original Waterman!

Life is tuff in the sea, but life nowhere else is more exciting. Yup, that’s what charges a true waterman. If it’s in the Gods hand to save lives, they are his incarnation. Their job makes them the caretakers of the beaches, but they sacrifice more than anyone else. How often have we admired these people in their gorgeous lifeguard uniform to perform an act?

The true spirit to be the saviors of the sea requires tuff training, adrenaline zeal and the right lifeguard equipment and suits. The watermen are ready for any situation in every point of time. Feel like reading a super hero story? Eh, it can be called so. The super girls come in sexy red lifeguard costumes and the supermen in their retro shorts. It’s also not the material comforts that these angels of the seas want, but it’s in their blood to break free and adapt to what nature has to offer. One may ask what’s the benefit of all this. The answer is while you are busy admiring a high waves surfer in the sea saving a life, they are the ones doing the job. When you visit the seas next time, you are assured that there is someone special who will come to your helm if anything happens. We really salute these true spirited souls and the lifestyle that they have chosen.

We at Original Watermen try to do our bit for these water spirits. We endeavor to provide them with the necessities that would enable them live the sea life. Of course they are the angels over there but a little support from our side will help them achieve their target. The lifeguard uniforms that we make are time tested. They have over the years proved to be successful enough to assist the daredevils. As we believe, “being a Waterman is just not a rank, but it’s a lifestyle”. From 1978 we have established ourselves to be competent enough to make a mark in the waterman community.

The lifeguard apparel that we make has been insured over the years and we have strived successfully to come up with better products each time. Everyone knows what it takes to be a waterman. We make sure that the seekers of the sea benefit form our zeal and live the life they have born for. Our vast ranges of lifeguard apparel are designed effectively to assist the watermen in their lifesaving endeavors. Suited to the most demanding of rescue situations, our lifeguard uniforms are designed to the technicalities of jobs. Perfectly streamlined, they facilitate faster rescue and response to the situation.

Well, watermen and specifically water women are sexy but it is because of the lifestyle they lead and the efforts that they put to be one. They are beautiful people and our products add a charm to it. The excitement and thrill of the occupation is easily reflected in the way they set themselves apart from the crowd.

At Original Watermen we have vast range of watermen tees, cold weather jackets, hats, board shots, lifeguard equipments, retro shorts, sexy swimsuits, and all the waterman products that you deserve for what you do. This is the best selection of lifeguard apparel you will ever find and this is what has made us the best today. Visit for details: http://www.originalwatermen.com/

True Watermen know and strive for the connection between bravery and fear

At Original Watermen, we strive to represent and acknowledge all people who live for singular excellence in any and all challenges they face. With our waterman-inspired boardshorts, trunks, tees, hats, hoodies, jackets and other apparel, we pay tribute to all the brave souls who stare down fear and facing it head on, without hesitation.

There is so much more to earning the name waterman than being an average surfer, diver or swimmer. Earning your salt is something a true waterman knows a thing or two about. People often ask us, what does Earn Your Salt mean? Well…Earning your salt begins with a passion that comes from somewhere deep within the self. Whether it’s a huge swell at your local spot or venturing to uncharted waters in search of a new break, a waterman welcomes the unknown. Someone has to get out there first, and any waterman hopes it’s them.

Even one of the most iconic spots on our own coast was once thought to be an unthinkable break. Named after man’s best friend, a white-haired German shepherd named modalert online Maverick, practically a waterman himself, always paddling out with his owner, took it upon himself to join fellow surfers trying a new spot. Though these surfers deemed the outside, larger break too dangerous, other watermen continued eyeing the break – leaving it to legendary waterman Jeff Clark to be a pioneer in taking on this potentially deadly wave…alone. An average day at Maverick’s at 25-feet can intimidate any seasoned surfer, but spending a lifetime in the water leaves you up for the challenge. Watermen face any oncoming fear head – and board – on.  Toping out at 80-feet, how many would dare take on the task? Only true watermen know and strive for the connection between bravery and fear, but take on the challenge anyway, rising to the occasion.

For all things a waterman would need to engage in this passion, visit www.originalwatermen.com. Our large selection of waterman-based tees, boardshorts, swimsuits, accessories and apparel is sure to be just as resilient the watermen who wear them.

The Purified Waterman

The guy arrived maybe half an hour early. I opened the door and he announced that he was from the purified water company, the waterman come modalert online to service our filtered water system. He was a young guy—early 20s or so—and looked every bit the surfer: tanned, fit, dark hair bleached by the sun, and board shorts. He carried a toolbox and a metal invoice case. “I hope I’m not too early for you,” he said.

I shrugged it off happily. The appointment window was 4 hours and I had begrudgingly assuming I’d have to wait until the last minute for someone to show up. “No, I’m actually a little shocked,” I said. “It’s sort of a cliché that the guy shows up as late as possible.”

“I’m trying to get done early,” the waterman said, sounding a little excited as he walked in the door.
I tossed off the first thing that came to mind after sizing him up. “Looking to catch the big swell coming in today?” I asked.

He looked at me with surprise. “How did you know?”

“Lucky guess.” I was looking forward to the same swell. I didn’t want to have to sit it out in my house waiting all day for the purified waterman to show up.

 “So I guess you surf,” he said, sounding like a kindred spirit of a different waterman variety. Even his voice sounded a little salty for a kid.

“Yeah,” I said in pretty much the same tone though perhaps aged a bit more by the twenty years I had on him.

 “Where about? I thought you might have looked a little familiar.”

“Harbor… Warm water… Carlsbad… all over really. Some buddies and I go to Mexico quite a bit.”
“Awesome.”

We ended up talking about surfing the whole time he was there. It was obvious he had the sea in his blood even though he said was a transplant from Iowa. He was crazy about the water from childhood. He had all the makings of a waterman—and it seemed a bit funny that water was his job.

“Oh, this job,” he said. “I guess I’m the all-around waterman. It was a toss-up between this or servicing swimming pools. I picked this because I think I’d have a hard time not jumping into the water all the time.”

I laughed. We talked a minute or two more and he was done.

“Well, thanks for being a valued customer… They want me to say that.”

“Well, I guess I’ll see you down at the beach a bit later.”

“Oh, yeah.”

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