Starting sports at a young age can change your life. It helps you stay active, builds confidence, and teaches important lessons about patience, resilience, and discipline. Some sports, like surfing, offer even more—connection with nature, a sense of freedom, and a community of like-minded people.

Ranya, a surfer from Bouznika, is a perfect example. She first picked up a surfboard when she was six. Now, at 21, she can’t imagine life without it. Surfing has helped her feel calmer, happier, and more connected to herself and others. The ocean has become her second home, and the people she surfs with are like family.

Hearing Ranya’s story reminds me of my own journey. Surfing has shaped me in ways I never expected. It taught me to trust the process, to let go of control, and to embrace both the calm and the chaos—just like the waves. Even today, every time I paddle out, I feel the same sense of freedom and joy I did when I first started.

It’s amazing to see how surfing continues to impact others, just as it has shaped me. Watching Ranya grow through the sport gives me hope that more people will discover the magic of the waves. Because in the end, surfing is more than just a sport—it’s a way of life.