Wakeboarding magAZINE - into the blue

"Into the Blue" was a Yamaha-sponsored feature project for Wakeboarding Magazine, blending print and video storytelling to document an unforgettable journey from Florida to the Bahamas. I authored the editorial for the magazine and joined the multi-day trip to capture the adventure firsthand.

Through immersive storytelling and a detailed editorial, I highlighted the performance of the Yamaha 212X, the camaraderie of the crew, and the stunning locations explored. The four-part video series complemented the feature, bringing the trip's energy and exploration to life, showcasing my ability to align editorial and visual storytelling in a cohesive narrative.

"Being landlocked in Orlando oftentimes doesn't feel like being landlocked at all. With the vast amount of lakes and time spent on the water, it's easy to neglect the fact that we're completely shut off from the world's largest entity: the ocean. The lakes provide us with a constant; they're our comfort zones. So, what if we separate ourselves from that comfort zone, even if only by a short distance? What would we discover? On this particular adventure, we discovered Bimini, the Bahamas' westernmost island. But our trip wasn't simply about the destination; it was about the journey, about venturing out. Sometimes people forget that's the half of it. When the last remnants of shore trickled out of view, that's when the magic took hold."

"We each have our own idea of paradise. Upon setting sights on the perfection that is Bimini, we couldn't argue that this mirrored our dream. We had entered a world so close to home but so far from the norm. Fifty miles—the distance from Miami to Bimini—is all it took. That journey—those mere 50 miles—catapulted us into a sort of utopia. Paradise is closer to home than you think. Sometimes all it takes is stepping out of your day-to-day and searching for it."