LIFE IN WATER

Four years ago, Emmanuel Williams told his circle of friends that he would be the first person in history to catch a Swordfish on a PWC. Last week, he did just that, proving that if you set your mind to something and believe, it will get done. As a fisherman who is fully dedicated to his craft, this catch signifies one of his biggest dreams turned into a reality.

The idea of evolving is desired, but the feeling of connection to the process - that impact is contagious. When it comes to making an environmental difference in the ocean, well that isn’t simply conceived or executed by one, it’s a series of people making waves of connections that unite and inspire many to make sustainable changes.

The XTRATUF team headed down to Cotty’s hometown of Croyde, North Devon

Meet Tommy Snyder - fisherman, surfer, snowboarder - who lives to take on the challenges of all weather and environments.

XTRATUFs are the foundation, and with the change of season - from fishing to gear work and spring to winter - the Insulated Legacy Lace Boot and Legacy Clog are the perfect footings to take me from chilly predawn mornings - frosty nets and frozen fingers- to the warm golden midday sun that has you question whether it’s the same day you woke up to.

When the dock ramp is a sheet of ice and it’s pitched at 45* degrees it's reassuring not having to worry about your footing. My go to for the wintertime in Alaska is the Men’s Swingsaw with the Glacier Trek sole. They’re warm boots so they end up being the first thing I grab before going out the door in most months. They’re comfortable to wear standing for long periods of time at the rail longlining and can handle whatever you throw at them off the boat and out in the wilderness.

My favorite way to recuperate after the holiday is to set fitness goals. I start a very strict diet and go into hiding for about 90 days as I get ready for the next season.

One of the many perks of spending the summer harvesting wild salmon in Alaska is the home pack —the fish that we bring home to feed our families. We make sure to smoke a good portion of the salmon that we bring home, creating a sweet and smoky treat that can be shared at family dinners or munched on for a quick healthy snack.

Words from the Ernest Henley poem “Invictus” which speaks to showing courage in the face of death.

Tonje calls her self a professional nomad that adventures around, but the thing is - she’s been able to make a living as a modern adventurer since 2011. In Norway the culture of the outdoors and the traditions they live by, has made it possible to do something entirely different with her life. She quit school as a stubborn 18 year old to chase the impossible job title «full time dirtbag». It turned out it’s quite possible after all!

2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the Great Ontario Salmon Derby (GOSD). The GOSD is the largest fresh water fishing derby in North America, over 50,000 anglers participate in the Great Ontario Salmon Derby over the 8 week event.

“We’re proud to celebrate the amazing work of the non-profit High Fives Foundation. High Fives helps people who experience life-changing injuries return to and enjoy outdoor physical activities...”

“THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE SEA IS AN INTOXICATING APPEAL. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO GET.”

"It's been my dream to climb and ride some of the biggest and wildest mountain peaks in the world."

"This is just the beginning"

"Meet Errin Casano- Outdoor enthusiast and self professed boundary-pusher.She packed up her kayak and Xtratufs to set out on an ocean adeventure on the sunshine coast in British Columbia where gnarly winds attempted to push her off course."

"Sharkdiving isn’t for the faint of heart. For Tanner Mansell, the ocean and life around sharks is a lifestyle that he couldn’t ignore."

“YOU’RE GOING TO LIKE ME FOR ME. I HOPE TO SEE THE FISHING INDUSTRY BECOME MORE COLORFUL.”

"I THRIVE ON THE EDGE."

"IF THIS PLACE DOESN'T BRING YOU TO YOUR KNEES CRYING...YOU'RE NOT WORKING HARD ENOUGH."