Contest / Result: |
1ST PLACE OPEN MINI GROMS (U12)
1ST PLACE EXPLORER MENEHUENE (U13)
2023 WEST COAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
THIS MAKES THREE CAREER REGIONAL TITLES FOR FINN!
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Age |
11
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Hometown (City, State): |
Huntington Beach, California
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School and grade: |
Cabrillo Point Academy: 5th grade
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Favorite subject: |
Math
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Sponsors: |
Quiksilver, Huntington Surf and Sport, Sessions West Coast Deli, Carver Skateboards, Pro-Lite and Bubblegum Surf Wax.
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Equipment: |
5'3" Timmy Patterson, AI model.
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Coach / Trainer: |
Christian Saenz at Orange County Surf Coaching.
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Age you started surfing: |
My dad would push me into waves around age 6 at Blackies in Newport, Brookhurst Street in HB and Hanalei Bay, Kauai. When I was 9-years-old, we got a soft top and I loved surfing Leo Carrillo. From then on, I was hooked and started surfing consistently.
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Local surfing spot: |
HB Pier
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Local heroes:: |
Kanoa Igarashi
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Surf crew: |
Makai Castle, Wyatt Yount, Teagan Meza, London Meza, Nehemiah Willmer, Dylan Shemke, Zoey Kaina and Grey Walker.
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Favorite pro surfers:: |
Kanoa Igarashi and Griffin Colapinto.
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Hobbies other than surfing: |
I got a piano for Christmas and I play every day. I love it.
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If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be: |
Griffin Colapinto. I love his style and his insane blowtails.
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Who has pushed your surfing the most: |
My brother Makai Castle. He works so hard and loves surfing more than anyone I know.
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Fantasy superpower: |
My fantasy superpower would be teleportation because I would be able to surf any spot for free, instantly.
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Dream wave: |
Perfect right hand barrel that goes for a minute and starts with a mellow takeoff and ends with an air section.
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Something people don't know about you: |
I play piano and I love chess. I also love doing math problems in my head.
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Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests: |
I like being able to compete against the best kids in the area. I also love hanging with my friends all day on the beach.
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Contest playlist: |
Metallica For Whom the Bell Tolls and AFI Death of Seasons.
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Goals for this season: |
I want to win either the Nationals or USA Champs!
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Special people you would like to thank: |
My parents, my brother Makai, and my surf coach Christian Saenz.
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