Laurel Kaiser

Mrs. Kaiser was born in Sarasota, FL where she has lived all of her life. In her 20s, she fell in love with the sport of windsurfing. Since the late 1980s, Kaiser has taught windsurfing and kiteboarding to Sarasota residents and visitors alike. She is an advocate for environmental awareness and water access, and is passionate about encouraging others to enjoy the water.

Student Interviewer: Jordan Kearschner

Jordan is a fourth-year history student at New College of Florida. She is currently writing her thesis on American and Soviet airwomen in World War II. Jordan’s interest in going into public history post-graduation led her to the Water Atlas Oral History Project.