Cheers to Jennifer Johnston from Washington DC where the nearest surf break/shore is about a 2.5 hr drive so Jen admits that she is in a long-distance relationship with the ocean.
Johnston says, "I am a stoked East Coast water woman and nothing makes me happier than feeling the kinetic energy of the ocean. My love of the water and ocean is really a reflection of a deep love of self and nature. The ocean softens my edges, renews the connection to my emotions and reminds me that we are not separate from nature-the ocean is everything to me. I recently began freediving and it lead to capturing and photographing myself “mermaiding around and creating artistic underwater imagery for creative self-expression.
I live in Washington DC and the nearest surf break/shore is about a 2.5 hr drive so I always say that I am in a long-distance relationship with the ocean. I spend time in OBX surfing in the summer and coastal/blue water sailing in the winter -I am always up for a surf or sailing mish anywhere in the world, but the Chesapeake Bay is my first sailing love. I am an active member and advocate for Women Who Sail and The Sailing Club of Washington. I am also highly involved in women’s sailing initiatives and women’s sailing safety. I learned how to sail over a decade ago on the Chesapeake Bay and it changed my life forever. It is my passion and dream to share the beauty, confidence and sport of sailing with other women.
I do not travel delicately or like a typical tourist, so I love Session Magazine because it inspires me to find my next wild travel destination where I can challenge myself in nature and push the limits of my mind, my body and my connection to my inner confidence underwater. I subscribed to Session Magazine because they feature a confident, balanced view of water women and female athletes."
Thank you for the support Jennifer and we look forward to hearing more about your aquatic adventures in the future!
