Jay Wild + Tahoe Waterman. Athlete, Coach & Community builder… at 6200’ above sea level.
Jay Wild and his wife Anik are world class, accomplished, multisport athletes with a passion for adventure, the outdoors, coaching, and doing really good things. They have used their impressive skills to build an incredible “waterman” community far from, and far above, the ocean on beautiful Lake Tahoe.
You may not think of Lake Tahoe as a “waterman” destination… but because of them, it absolutely is. However, it’s also way more than that.
As accomplished and passionate coaches and members of the community, they have created a powerful resource to help kids, adults and those dealing with physical or mental obstacles to embrace and leverage the power of water. Through human powered water sports, they help people improve health, fitness, wellness and quality of life.
Ultimately, they have built a community. Waterman’s Landing and their non-profit, Waterman Foundation Tahoe. Their programs along with a coffee shop and their foundation are making a big difference in the lives of people in Lake Tahoe and well beyond.
Time: 1:39
On The Water
Time: 2:11
Lake Community
Time: 1:05
Waterman
Time: 1:43
The Foundation / Non-Profit
0:00 – Exploring Beginnings and Motivations
7:14 – From Surfing to Canoeing Adventures
13:45 – “Rekindling Passion in Paddleboarding”
18:27 – Pursuing Firefighting, Facing Challenges
21:51 – Balancing Business and Family Priorities
29:23 – From Scholarship to Ski Cross Success
36:07 – “Mountain Lifestyle and Water Struggles”
37:45 – Birth of Standup Paddleboarding
46:45 – Tahoe Waterman’s Multifaceted Mountain-Water Community
51:30 – Nonstop Activities in Bora Bora
56:52 – Early Coaching Challenges and Independence
1:00:32 – Business Opportunity at Carnelian Bay
1:04:05 – “Location Sparks Water Activity Program”
1:12:57 – Waterman Foundation Tahoe Initiatives
1:17:47 – Grant Success Fuels Foundation Growth
1:19:25 – Embracing Unique Water Culture
1:25:17 – Following Our Purpose Forward
1:30:39 – Tahoe Downwinders Race Discovery