Natasha “Tashi” Smith is a self-described “unprofessional” athlete and member of the Ebony Beach Club, a group committed to introducing more Black people to the ocean through beach parties and surf lessons. An avid surfer and traveler—you can find her on TikTok and Instagram, and she appears in the film Reclaim Your Water—she chases waves up and down the California coast in her van and regularly makes international trips to explore different cultures. Smith is passionate about teaching people that there are no age or cultural restrictions on being active in sports and activities.
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Before her first surf lesson, Natasha Smith didn't think about being the only Black person on the water. Now, she's a vanlifer chasing waves and adventure up and down the West Coast.