Surfer the Week - Archives (2013)
Surfer of the Week - 5/10/2013
MALIA OSTERKAMP
| Age: | 15 |  |
| Hometown: | San Clemente, California | |
| School: | San Clemente High School-9th grade; Favorite subject: English | Sponsors: | Surf Ride Surf Shop, Bubble Gum, Ding Dr., Eilo gum, BeachFire restaurant, Cordell Surfboards. |
| Claim to Fame: | Malia put together a huge year taking 3 conference titles in Open Girls, Explorer Girls & Womens. She sealed the Open Girls in perfect surf at Lowers and the Explorer titles in small peaks at Crystal Pier. Her surfing has shown big improvement and versatility as proven by her victories in diverse conditions. About winning: “It’s a dream come true. I’ve always looked up to the girls that have won season titles and now I’ve got 3” Fave surfer: Lakey Peterson. Goal:To win a National title for sure! | |
Surfer of the Week - 4/22/2013
THELEN MCKINNA-WORRELL
| Age: | 16 | .jpg) |
| Hometown: | Malibu, California | |
| School: | CAVA-10th grade; Favorite Subject: English, writing in particular | Sponsors: | Quiksilver, Channel Islands Surf Shop |
| Claim to Fame: | Thelen capped off the SW Open Season at the peak of perfection. In pumping Uppers surf, he was on fire taking double wins in Mens & Juniors and made a huge statement sealing the prestigious Open Mens Conference title. He joins an elite club of SW Open Mens Champs such as successful ASP surfers Pat O’Connell, Rob Machado & Pat Gudauskas. Fave thing about Uppers: I win there. Fave surfer: Bobby Martinez. Shred crew: Toma's crew-Henry, Dryden, Takumi and all the Japan boys. Goal: Win the Nationals! | |
Surfer of the Week - 4/1/2013
SETH MONIZ
| Age: | 15 |  |
| Hometown: | Honolulu, Hawaii | |
| School: | CEI-10th grade; Favorite subject: math | Sponsors: | Billabong, Dragon, Dakine, Vertra, Tokoro Surfboards |
| Claim to Fame: | Seth capitalized on the fun 2-4 foot surf at Kewalos during the Hawaii Regional Championships. He claimed 3 titles in Open Juniors, Explorer Juniors & the premier Open Mens. Look out for Seth at the Nationals after this dominating performance! Fave thing about Kewalos: I surf it every day. The right has a playful air section & the left is perfect for turns. Fave surfer: Brodie Sale. Shred crew: Brother Josh, Gen Asano, Cole & Kylen Yamakawa, Kaito Kino & Noa Mizuno. Goal: Be a successful surfer. | |
Surfer of the Week - 3/25/2013
BO RAYNOR
| Age: | 13 |  |
| Hometown: | Wilmington, North Carolina | |
| School: | Carolina Day School-7th grade | Sponsors: | Volcom, Electric, Globe, Janga Wetsuits, FCS/Gorilla, Vestal, Sweetwater Surfshop, Orion Surfboards, Sol-Life Surfboards |
| Claim to Fame: | With the East Coast Champs around the corner, it’s the perfect time to prop one of our hot groms from the Mid Atlantic. Bo went on a tear this season winning 7 events and earning conference titles in the Open Boys & Explorer Menehuenes. Fave thing about competing in MA events: We have a lot of top groms and the water temps and challenging conditions make you tough. Fave surfer: CJ Hobgood. Goals: Finish strong in school. Win a title at the East Coast Champs & the Nationals and have fun doing it! | |
Surfer of the Week - 3/19/2013
SAM COFFEY
| Age: | 12 |  |
| Hometown: | Santa Cruz, California | |
| School: | Mission Hills Middle School-7th grade; Favorite subject: Woodshop | Sponsors: | O'Neill Surf Shop, Ward Coffey Shapes |
| Claim to Fame: | Sam is the newest hot grom on the rise in the Norcal territory. At the Northwest doubleheader at Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point & the Hook, he took command of the Boy’s division winning both finals. His surfing has greatly progressed this year as noted by his 4 straight win. He's got an impressive air game too! Fave thing about Pleasure Point: “It has fun sections to do good turns and reverses.” Fave surfer: Dane Reynolds. Shred crew: My brother Ben & Richie Schmidt. Goal: Win the Northwest Boys. | |
Surfer of the Week - 3/12/2013
JORDAN COLLINS
| Age: | 14 |  |
| Hometown: | Carlsbad, California | |
| School: | Aviara Oaks Middle School-8th Grade Favorite subject: English | Sponsors: | Hurley, Bill Johnson Surfboards, Futures Fins, DSurf, Hoven, Surfride, and Bony Acai |
| Claim to Fame: | Jordan put on a southside clinic in his Middle School Boys quarterfinal at the State Champs at HB Pier. He blew up on two waves scoring a 9.57 and 9.43 posting a combined total of 19.0-the highest of the contest. He went on to win the final taking his first NSSA Championship title and was named Performer of the Event! Favorite thing about HB Pier: “That wave has such great lips for smashing or punting.” Favorite surfer: Josh Kerr. Shred crew: Gavin, Dagan, my brother Josh. Goal: Win Nationals! | |
Surfer of the Week - 3/5/2013
JAKE MARSHALL
| Age: | 14 |  |
| Hometown: | Encinitas, California | |
| School: | Halstrom Academy-8th grade. Favorite subject: English | Sponsors: | Hurley, Nike, Dragon, FCS, Gorilla |
| Claim to Fame: | In epic, firing surf at Ventura’s high performance C Street, Jake asserted his dominance as one of the nation’s top surfers. The 2-time National Champ not only took his 5th win in the Open Juniors, he nailed a buzzer-beating 8.7 scoring his first Men’s victory. He’s got the Juniors conference title locked up and is now ranked #2 in the Mens with 1 event to go! Fave thing about C St: “It’s a long, right point break with bowly sections.” Fave surfer: John John. Goal: Win Nationals in Open Juniors. | |
Surfer of the Week - 2/26/2013
NICK MARSHALL
| Age: | 12 |  |
| Hometown: | Encinitas, California | |
| School: | Halstrom; 6th Grade. Favorite subject: Science | Sponsors: | Hurley, Nike, Sex Wax, Dragon, Ezia Human Performance |
| Claim to Fame: | Nick made a giant statement with his exceptional triumphant performance in classic, steep & draining Salt Creek surf. The reigning National Mini Grom Champ had the entire beach in awe during the Boys final ripping back-to-back scores of 9.5 & 8.67. He claimed his first ever Boys win and served notice that he will be a top National title contender this summer. Fave thing about Creek: "The Lefts are Sick." Fave surfer: Connor Marshall. Shred crew: Jake, Connor, Victor Bernardo. Goal: Win Open Boys | |
Surfer of the Week - 2/18/2013
KAT NEFF
| Age: | 13 |  |
| Hometown: | Carolina Beach, North Carolina | |
| School: | Murray Middle School, Wilmington, NC; 7th grade | Sponsors: | SOD Surfboards, Wrightsville Glassing, Sandstone Surf and Skate Shop. Brand rep for L Space and Sea Folly Bathing Suit Lines |
| Claim to Fame: | Kat is our newest female shredder in the Mid Atlantic. She has ruled the last 2 events with wins in the Open & Explorer Girls. Fave thing about Wrightsville Bch: "The break is good, it's got a long surfing history and my friends live and surf there." Fave surfer: Carissa Moore. Local spot: Sunskipper, Carolina Bch. Goals: Surf contests, compete in the NSSA Regionals, surf in NSSA Florida events and travel to California, Hawaii & PR. Get good grades and compete in basketball, soccer & volleyball! | |
Surfer of the Week - 2/11/2013
KADE MATSON
| Age: | 10 |  |
| Hometown: | San Clemente, California | |
| School: | Home School 5th grade; Favorite subject: Science | Sponsors: | Quiksilver, Cobian, Hoven, Waxy Wax, Grom Bomb, Tuttle Surfboards |
| Claim to Fame: | Kade is having a huge 2012-13 season! The NSSA's newest young star sealed his 8th straight win in the Super Groms at the Oceanside Explorer and is currently undefeated with two events remaining. He is also ruling it in the Open Mini Groms ranked #1 with 3 wins. Fave thing about Oceanside S. Jetty: "It's got a good wall to carve sharp turns and finish with a nice inside air section!" Shred crew: Noah, Crosby, Zach, Jack, Erik, Dagan, Dylan. Fave surfer: Dane Reynolds. Goals: Win a National Title! | |
Surfer of the Week - 1/5/2013
TOMMY COLEMAN
| Age: | 10 |  |
| Hometown: | Vero Beach, Florida | |
| School: | K12 Home School Program; 5th grade Favorite subject: Science | Sponsors: | Billabong, FCS/Gorilla, Smith, Sanuk, Long Doggers and Grom Social |
| Claim to Fame: | East Coast HOT grom Tommy Coleman is having a monster year! He put in another stellar performance at the SE Conference December 15-16 doubleheader at Ponce de Leon Landing sweeping 4 divisions in each event. He won Open Boys & Mini Groms, Explorer Menehuene & Super Groms for a total of 8 victories in one weekend! Tommy has posted 22 wins, the most of any competitor nationwide this season. Fave thing about Ponce Landing: Good shorebreak. Fave surfer: CJ Hobgood. Goals: "Do well at the Nationals!" | |