Happy Salty shirts have made it to Miami and are already turning heads, worn by legends like Elian Lopez and others. I first met Elian back in 1996, when I accidentally ended up in Cuba instead of the Dominican Republic. From the very first moment, I was struck by the incredible climate, the breathtaking beaches, and the perfect windsurfing conditions that welcomed me …

Before I ever decided to offer rash guard shirts, I wanted to be absolutely sure they could handle real conditions — not just look good on paper. So I put them to the test. For three weeks straight in Cuba, I wore the same rash guard under intense sun, in salty seawater, and through long, active days outdoors. This wasn’t a light trial …