In the midst of perhaps Denmark's most beautiful nature, you will find Shaka Life.
We are very passionate about SUP and surf, and have deep roots in the surf industry.
We try to bring surf atmosphere to the middle and eastern Jutland.
We are based in Central and Eastern Jutland, but have all our equipment on a large trailer, and are therefore very flexible. Please contact us if we need to come to you.
**Our Story: **
In January 2021 Jan Klitgaard started the company East Coast Surfers Silkeborg/Ry.
In March 2023, Jan's two good friends Lars Kiil and Anders Hansson joined, and today they are co-owners. In April 2023, the company changed its name to Shaka Life.
Jan, the owner, has more than 15 years of experience in the surf and sports industry, and his passion for SUP led him in his time to start the company. He loves water and is generally incredibly fond of nature.
Jan is one of our very skilled SUP instructors, and it is said that he looks pretty good in a wetsuit.
Anders, the owner, is as big a water dog as Lars, and they know each other very well from the kite environment.
He has been doing water sports all his life, and since he has just turned half a century, he has turned into quite a lot of trips on the water. He is, without a doubt, one of our most talented instructors.
**Our Goal: **
Our goal is to get more happy people on the water and into nature.
Too many people suffer from stress and spend far too much time in front of a screen.
We want to help change that.
We always take on the water with great respect for nature and want to protect and care for it so that even more people can enjoy it.
**Shaka Life: **
What does that actually mean?
Whether you've surfed before or not, you've probably seen this hand sign somewhere.
The Shaka sign, also known as “hang-loose”, is used all over the globe in surfing. It's used by everyone, whether it's international athletes or hygge surfers to show they belong. What was once a hand sign used only by Hawaiian locals is now completely part of the surf lifestyle.
The hand sign originated in Hawaii, and surfers who visited the islands made it popular outside Hawaii. They took the Shaka far from the Volcano Islands and out to their respective countries.
In Hawaii, the Shaka sign is used everywhere by everyone, and it has many different meanings. It can be used to say “Thank you” or “Cool” or “Yes”, it can also mean “Hello” or “Goodbye”. However, when asked to define the hand sign, Hawaiians say that it is a sign of Aloha, i.e. appreciation and love, and that for them it is something that is part of their daily lives.
It's pretty amazing to have a hand sign that only symbolizes positivity and unites people around the world. Two surfers who don't know each other can instantly connect using the Shaka sign, and that's what we love about it!
This is exactly the lifestyle we want to symbolize and not only when we surf but also as part of daily life.
We want to live a Shaka Life!