Alayna, Cathy and Kara on the Water

Some words from Cathy on a living "Life 101 by way of the Grateful Dead: The wave less traveled"...

"My educational background is an interesting one. I dropped out of high school at 16 in favor of travel and other forms of 'education.' This included following the Grateful Dead around for more than a year. [Insert a Cathy grin here.] I always loved learning, especially reading ,and at 24, I went back to school where I've essentially been ever since. I graduated first in my major (literature) at UCSC, then I began a Master's program at San Jose State University, which I am just finishing."

Her favorite quote: "The highest reward for (wo)man's toil is not what (s)he gets for it but what (s)he becomes by it". John Ruskin, a 19th century critic and social reformer.

Kara Brem
Kara is the mother of eight year old girl and projects the energy of a vibrant youth herself. A graceful walk to the nose is Kara's surf style. When's she's not surfing she is an independent sales rep for several swimwear/gear lines.

Alayna Nathe
Alayna, a soon-to-be mother and an avid, competitive surfer, was instrumental in the co-founding of the first women's only surf shop in Northern California. Currently branching out on her own, Alayna teaches surfing to women of all ages.