Contest / Result: |
1ST PLACE OPEN BOYS (U14)
1ST PLACE EXPLORER BOYS (U15)
2024 EAST COAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
THIS MAKES THREE CAREER EAST COAST REGIONAL TITLES FOR SEBASTIAN!
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Age |
14
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Hometown (City, State): |
Melbourne Beach, Florida
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School and grade: |
7th grade
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Favorite subject: |
Math
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Sponsors: |
Ron Jon Surf Shop, Florence, Pyzel Surfboards, FCS and Raw Elements.
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Equipment: |
Pyzel Surfboards 5'4" Radius Prime, 5'4" Highline, and 5'2" Red Tiger.
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Coach / Trainer: |
Asher Nolan, Todd Holland (School of Surf) and Shane Beschen have all helped me to improve my surfing and work on contest strategy.
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Age you started surfing: |
I started surfing at age 6. I was riding a soft top at Haleiwa.
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Local surfing spot: |
RC's and Sebastian Inlet.
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Local heroes:: |
Matt Kechele, Kelly Slater and Chauncey Robinson.
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Surf crew: |
I like to surf with my brother Kai, my Dad, Tim and some friends.
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Favorite pro surfers:: |
John John Florence, Ethan Ewing and Cole Houshmand.
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Hobbies other than surfing: |
Skateboarding, Golf, Fishing, and Photography.
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If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be: |
I would want to surf like my favorite goofy footer Cole Houshmand. The guy surfs with so much power!
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Who has pushed your surfing the most: |
Teddy Witteman, Ian Honda, Luke Lopez and Athan Robertson....these guys always push me to surf my best!
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Fantasy superpower: |
I would like to be able to fly.
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Dream wave: |
Overhead left reef break, crystal clear warm water, tube section and then rip off a bunch of turns.
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Something people don't know about you: |
I like baking, especially cookies from scratch.
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Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests: |
They are fun! Janice, Gayline, our local director Linda, and the whole crew do a great job keeping it organized and getting the best kids in the region together.
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Contest playlist: |
I like to stay quiet and focused before heats.
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Goals for this season: |
I want to perform my best and win titles at the NSSA Nationals and USA Surfing Championships.
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Special people you would like to thank: |
Mom and Dad for being my biggest supporters!
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