NSSA - National Scholastic Surfing Association

The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events. The NSSA promotes the qualities of discipline and competitive excellence while supporting the merits of academic achievement to young surfers. The NSSA strives to provide a fun surfing experience for all of its members.

The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete. Since 1978, the NSSA program philosophy has been that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. More than 80 NSSA events are run nationwide that culminate with the annual National Championships which is regarded as the highest profile youth surfing event in America.

Surfer the Week - Archives (2022)

Surfer of the Week

NALU DEODATO

Contest / Result:

1ST PLACE OPEN MENS (ALL AGES)

2023 HAWAII REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

 
Age

16
Hometown (City, State):

Haleiwa, Hawaii
School and grade:

Penn Foster; 11th grade.
Favorite subject:

Art
Sponsors:

Volcom, Tokoro Surfboards, Creatures of Leisure, Sunbum, 3rd Stone Glassing, Matunas and Futures Fins.
Equipment:

5'10" Tokoro Surfboards, K3 model.
Coach / Trainer:

I don't have a coach or trainer. 
Age you started surfing:

I started when I was age 3. My parents took me to Puena Point.
Local surfing spot:

Haleiwa Ali’i Beach Park
Local heroes::

John John Florence
Surf crew:

Luke, Nolan and Keone.
Favorite pro surfers::

Griffin Colapinto, Joao Chianca and Ethan Ewing.
Hobbies other than surfing:

Golf and Spearfishing.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Griffin Colapinto
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

Probably the people I surf with every day and Luke Tema.
Fantasy superpower:

Invisibility
Dream wave:

SuperSuck, Sumbawa, Indonesia
Something people don't know about you:

I like surfing when it’s crowded.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Competing against my friends.
Contest playlist:

I don’t really listen to music before heats.
Goals for this season:

Win the USA Surfing Championships, make the quarters or better in the upcoming Hawaii Regional QS, I also would like to go to Indo and make a sick edit.
Special people you would like to thank:

I would like to thank my family, Mom, Dad and my sponsors.
 

Surfer of the Week

HAN ODRIOZOLA

Contest / Result:

1ST PLACE OPEN MENS (ALL AGES)

1ST PLACE OPEN JUNIORS (U16)

SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE OPEN SEASON EVENT 7 AT HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER
Age

15
Hometown (City, State):

I’m from Spain. I live in San Sebastián but currently I am spending this year in California.
School and grade:

Edison High School: 10th Grade.
Favorite subject:

Math and Physics.
Sponsors:

Ripcurl, Pukas, EDP, FCS, Sticky Bumps and eGlove.
Equipment:

5’3” Pukas x Mayhem, Pocket Rocket
Coach / Trainer:

n/a
Age you started surfing:

I was age five. My parents took me to a local break in Waikiki.
Local surfing spot:

Zurriola Beach in San Sebastian and Huntington Beach Pier.
Local heroes::

n/a
Surf crew:

n/a
Favorite pro surfers::

Filipe Toledo and Mick Fanning.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Filipe Toledo
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My brother Kai who is two years older than me.
Fantasy superpower:

n/a
Something people don't know about you:

n/a
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Many pro surfers have grown up competing in NSSA contests and to be doing the same as them motivates me.
Contest playlist:

n/a
Goals for this season:

Have good results in the last comps I do while I am here in California, have good performances in the European WSL Pro Junior and make the final again in the ISA World Junior Championships.
Special people you would like to thank:

I would like to thank the Rapp family for taking care of me while I have been here this year.
 

Surfer of the Week

BENJAMIN BRANTELL

Contest / Result:

1ST PLACE - HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY MENS

2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER

FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR BEN!
Age

17
Hometown (City, State):

San Clemente, California 
School and grade:

San Clemenbte High School: 11th grade
Favorite subject:

Fire Technology and History 
Sponsors:

Dark Seas, Rumaner Surfboards, Spy, Creatures of Leisure and Sun Diego Board Shop.
Equipment:

5' 8" Rumaner Surfboards
Coach / Trainer:

n/a
Age you started surfing:

I started when I was 4-years-old at T Street. 
Local surfing spot:

San Clemente Pier, T Street and Lowers.
Local heroes::

The McPhillips Brothers, Benji Severson, Dino Andino, Kolohe Andino, Ian Crane, Archy and Andy Fomenko.
Surf crew:

n/a
Favorite pro surfers::

Andy Irons, Kolohe Andino and Dino Andino.
Hobbies other than surfing:

n/a
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

It would be Andy Irons. 
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

All of the SC boys. 
Fantasy superpower:

Teleportation
Dream wave:

Mainland Mexico 
Something people don't know about you:

n/a
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

I love doing the NSSA contests because it is where a lot of pro surfers have come from. It;s great to see all of their names. 
Contest playlist:

n/a 
Goals for this season:

To make the top 5 of the WSL Junior Tour and to final at the US Championships. 
Special people you would like to thank:

I would like to thank my family, sponsers and all of my boys.
 

Surfer of the Week

DYLAN FRANZMANN

Contest / Result:

Dylan's surfing at the Lane was on another level in the final! Phenomenal performance!

1ST PLACE - COLLEGE MENS

2022/23 College Season finale - Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, February 18-19

Final heat total 18.17 on wave scores of a perfect 10 and an 8.17. Highest wave score and heat totals of the entire event!
Age

21
Hometown (City, State):

North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
School and grade:

Point Loma Nazarene University - Freshman
Favorite subject:

Writing
Sponsors:

RVCA, Dragon Alliance, Sunbum, Xcel wetsuits
Equipment:

5”11" Chris Gallagher Hovercraft Low model
Coach / Trainer:

N/A
Age you started surfing:

I started surfing with my dad when I was around 3 years old. We would tandem surf until I got good enough to catch my own waves.
Local surfing spot:

Rocky Point
Local heroes::

I looked up to Kalani David growing up. He was an insane surfer/skater and one of the coolest guys to ever do it. Kalani’s skill and humble attitude made me want to be just like him. Rest in peace Kalani.
Surf crew:

My brother Makana and I go surfing a bunch while we are here in California for school but we have a solid crew of friends at home in Hawaii that love to surf.
Favorite pro surfers::

Kalani David, Parker Coffin and Bruce irons
Hobbies other than surfing:

Snowboarding, sports with friends, anything beach related haha!
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Probably Kalani David. He was one of the best surfers to come out of the North Shore and he was always so nice to everyone out of the water.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My little brother Makana. When I see him get a good barrel or launch a big air it pushes me to do the same.
Fantasy superpower:

Breathe underwater for sure!
Dream wave:

Perfect roll in at Pipe, backside no grab barrel to spit out into the channel.
Something people don't know about you:

I am always down to surf in any conditions, it doesn’t have to be perfect.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Seeing old friends and getting to surf some heats.
Contest playlist:

Any old surf movie playlists.
Goals for this season:

To have fun.
Special people you would like to thank:

My Mom and Dad, all my sponsors and my friends and family.
 

Surfer of the Week

SARA FREYRE

Contest / Result:

1st place - Open Womens 

Southwest Open Event #6 at Huntington Beach Pier on January 28-29.

Sara is the reigning National Open Womens Champion!
Age

16
Hometown (City, State):

Huntington Beach, California
School and grade:

Huntington Beach High School: 10th grade
Favorite subject:

Math
Sponsors:

Hurley, Jacks Surfboards, Sambazon, Surface Sunscreen, Futures Fins, Prolite, Channel Islands Surfboards, Stickybumps Wax, Sessions West Coast Deli Grill.
Equipment:

CI Pro model, Channel Islands Surfboard.
Coach / Trainer:

My Dad, Coach Verdone, Brett Simpson, and the local community.
Age you started surfing:

I surfed a couple times when I was young, but I really started to get into surfing at age 9.
Local surfing spot:

I surf Huntington Beach Pier mostly everyday, but I also enjoy surfing in Newport Beach and Lower Trestles in San Clemente.
Local heroes::

Brett Simpson is a big standout but there is too many to list, there are so many local heroes from Huntington Beach.
Surf crew:

My little brother Cruz, Bailey Turner, and the rest of the HB crew!
Favorite pro surfers::

John John Florence and Stephanie Gilmore are two of my all time favorite pro surfers.
Hobbies other than surfing:

I skateboard and do jiu jitsu.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

If I could surf like anyone in the world, it would be Stephanie Gilmore. She rips and has the best style!
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My family has pushed my surfing the most. My dad takes me to the beach every single day and coaches me.
Fantasy superpower:

My fantasy superpower would be teleportation so I could go to any surf spot I wanted in the world whenever I wanted.
Dream wave:

A dream wave for me would be with no one out in warm water!
Something people don't know about you:

Something people don’t know about me is that I go to public highschool.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

My favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests is the amazing people and getting to surf fun waves with only three other people out!
Contest playlist:

My contest playlist consists of very upbeat songs that pump me up before my heats.
Goals for this season:

My goals for this season are to progress in surfing, keep up my good grades and travel!
Special people you would like to thank:

I would like to thank God, all my sponsors and my family for supporting me.
 

Surfer of the Week

MAKANA FRANZMANN

Contest / Result:

1st place - College Mens

Highest scoring wave of the event: a 9.93 in the Mens final. 

West Coast College Season Event #3 at Huntington Beach Pier on January 21-22

 
Age

18
Hometown (City, State):

North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
School and grade:

Point Loma Nazarene University - Freshman
Favorite subject:

Business
Sponsors:

RVCA, Xcel, Dragon, Sunbum, FCS
Equipment:

5'9" Chris Gallagher, Hovercraft
Age you started surfing:

I started surfing at 3-years-old.
Local surfing spot:

Rocky Point
Local heroes::

Kalani David, Mason Ho and John John Florence.
Surf crew:

Dylan, Thatcher, Paumalu and K.
Favorite pro surfers::

Ethan Ewing, AI, Parko and Julian Wilson. 
Hobbies other than surfing:

Skateboarding
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

AI or Ethan Ewing.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My brother Dylan. 
Fantasy superpower:

Breathing underwater.
Dream wave:

10 foot Pipe barrel. 
Something people don't know about you:

My first name is Lucas but I have always gone by my middle name.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Surfing and hanging with friends. 
Contest playlist:

Lil Baby
Goals for this season:

Get another win with the PLNU team. 
Special people you would like to thank:

Mom and Dad!
 

Surfer of the Week

EELI TIMPERI

Contest / Result:

1st place - Southwest Open Juniors (U16) Event 5 at Seaside Reef on December 2-3.

2nd place - Southwest Open Mens (all ages) Event 5.

Eeli has made 4 of 5 finals in the Open Juniors division in the 22/23 season and has also made 2 finals in Open Mens.

He is currently ranked second in the Open Juniors rankings and fourth in the Open Mens after Event 5.
Age

15
Hometown (City, State):

Encinitas, California
School and grade:

San Dieguito Academy: 10th grade
Favorite subject:

English
Sponsors:

Rip Curl, Kailani Surfboards, FCS, Dragon Alliance and Surf Ride. 
Equipment:

5’5" Kailani Surfboards, Black Mamba round tail
Coach / Trainer:

Taylor Clark
Age you started surfing:

Age 7. I started on my Dad's longboard.
Local surfing spot:

Seaside Reef
Local heroes::

Jake Marshall and Taylor Clark
Surf crew:

Titus Santucci, Lukas McMahon and Kyan Yang
Favorite pro surfers::

Ethan Ewing, Griffin Colapinto and John John Florence
Hobbies other than surfing:

Working out and hanging with friends.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Ethan Ewing
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My Mom and Dad.
Fantasy superpower:

Teleportation, because I would get to surf the most perfect waves all the time.
Dream wave:

J-Bay
Something people don't know about you:

I used to play soccer before surfing but I still really enjoy it and love watching it.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

I get to see all of my friends and I am really competitive so it is always a fun time for me!
Contest playlist:

I usually don’t listen to music during a contest but if I were to, it would either be rock or rap.
Goals for this season:

To win the NSSA Regionals and Nationals.
Special people you would like to thank:

My family and friends for always supporting me. As well as my sponsors for all the help.
 

Surfer of the Week

TITUS KAIMANA SANTUCCI

Contest / Result:

1st place - Southwest Open Mens (all ages) Event 5 at Seaside Reef on December 2-3.

Titus also won the SW Open Event 2 at Salt Creek which gives him two wins in the 22/23 season. 

Titus has placed in all five finals so far this season with 2nd place finishes at the Ventura Open Event 1 and Oceanside Open Event 3 and a 3rd place at the Huntington Beach Open Event 4.

He holds a sizable lead in the overall rankings with 3 events remaining on the regular season schedule. 
Age

17
Hometown (City, State):

Encinitas, California 
School and grade:

San Dieguito Academy: 11th grade
Favorite subject:

Computer Programming.
Sponsors:

PsychoTuna, Chris Borst Designs, Xcel, Creatures of Leisure, Spy, Leus and Surfride.
Equipment:

5'7" Chris Borst Designs, Epoxy Model.
Coach / Trainer:

Taylor Clark and John Daniels.
Age you started surfing:

Age 9. I started on an old 6 foot Rusty. My parents took me out to Ponto.
Local surfing spot:

Seaside.
Local heroes::

Taylor Clark, Taylor Knox and Jake Marshall.
Surf crew:

Eeli Timperi, Kyan Yang, Lukas McMahon and Wheeler Hasburgh.
Favorite pro surfers::

Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing and Mason Ho.
Hobbies other than surfing:

Pickle Ball and hanging with friends.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Ethan Ewing.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

The people that have pushed me the most have been all the Seaside Groms and the Original Crew as well.
Fantasy superpower:

Definitely teleportation. I could have infinite surf checks!
Dream wave:

I would love one day to surf Lakey Peak in Indo.
Something people don't know about you:

When I was little I wanted to be a monster truck driver haha.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Going to NSSA contests is like going on a little surf trip with all your good friends. Everyone is surfing waves we wouldn't normally surf and competing in those waves.
Contest playlist:

A lot of punk bands and some old school rap.
Goals for this season:

My biggest goal is to win a National Title.
Special people you would like to thank:

I want to thank my parents and coaches for always supporting me and all of the boys at Seaside for keeping the contests fun!
 

Surfer of the Week

KOLBY KEKOA AIPA

Contest / Result:

Kolby has won three straight events in the Southwest Conference Explorer Season!

1st Place Explorer Juniors (17U) Event 2 at Ponto.

1st Place Explorer Juniors (17U) Event 3 at Huntington Beach Ninth Street.

1sr Place Explorer Juniors (17U) Event 4 at Huntington Beach Ninth Street.
Age

17-years-old.
Hometown (City, State):

Huntington Beach, California
School and grade:

Huntington Beach HIgh School; 12th grade.
Favorite subject:

Surf Class and Math. 
Sponsors:

Aipa Surf, Dakine, HSS - Huntington Surf and Sport, Cobian Footwear, Zevn, Hula Girls Shaved Ice and Naked Viking Surf.
Equipment:

Aipa 5’9” x 18.7” x 2.90” 27.6 L. The Butcher Model.
Coach / Trainer:

My High School Coach - Coach Verdone.
Age you started surfing:

I really got into surfing around the ages of 6 and 7. 
Local surfing spot:

Huntington Beach Pier.
Local heroes::

My grandpa Ben Aipa. 
Surf crew:

Dzaz, Dkook, Jake, Cam, Tanner, Nikoi and Kyle.
Favorite pro surfers::

Andy Irons and Kelly Slater.
Hobbies other than surfing:

Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Fishing and Hacky Sack.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Andy Irons.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My Mom and Dad; and everyone at the HB Pier.
Fantasy superpower:

Teleportation.
Dream wave:

Cloudbreak.
Something people don't know about you:

I also like to longboard. 
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Surfing with and against my friends.
Contest playlist:

Biggie Smalls.
Goals for this season:

I would like to travel. 
Special people you would like to thank:

My Mom, Dad and Coach Verdone.
 

Surfer of the Week

MADDIE STORRER

Contest / Result:

Northwest Conference Open Womens division sweep in events 3 & 4!

1st Place Open Womens (all ages) event 3 at Steamer Lane on November 5th.

1st place Open Womens (all ages) event 4 at Steamer Lane on November 6th. 

2022/23 Northwest Conference Open Womens Season Champion.
Age

16
Hometown (City, State):

Santa Cruz, California
School and grade:

Ocean Grove Charter School. 11th grade.
Favorite subject:

English and Spanish
Sponsors:

O'Neill Surf Shop, Sharp Eye Surfboards, Merge4 Socks and Creatures of Leisure.
Equipment:

5'6" Holy Toledo from Sharp Eye Surfboards. 
Coach / Trainer:

Andre Gioranelli and Christian Saenz.
Age you started surfing:

At age 11, I joined the school surf club with my friends and started surfing at Capitola Beach.
Local surfing spot:

Pleasure Point
Local heroes::

Autumn Hays, Ashley Held and Laura Anderson.
Surf crew:

My sisters, Olivia and Emery Storrer and Zoe Chait.
Favorite pro surfers::

Stephanie Gilmore and Filipe Toledo.
Hobbies other than surfing:

Wakeboarding, wakesurfing, snowboarding and I actually like reselling items and used clothes online.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Stephanie Gilmore
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

Zoe Chait has pushed my surfing. She is such an incredible athlete and friend.
Fantasy superpower:

To be able to breathe underwater.
Dream wave:

Keramas
Something people don't know about you:

My younger sister and I share the same birthday date. She was born six years after me on the same date!
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Hanging out with friends and getting to surf great waves with only a few other people out.
Contest playlist:

Chance the Rapper
Goals for this season:

To get my surfing to be at the QS level.
Special people you would like to thank:

I would like to thank my parents for always supporting me and my dreams. I would like to thank my coach Andre for developing my surfing and mindset. And to my coach when I head south; Christian thank you for helping me continue to become a better surfer. And thank you to my sponsors for always supporting me.
 

Surfer of the Week

MAKAI CASTLE

Contest / Result:

WHAT A PERFORMANCE FOR MAKAI! HIS BEST YET!

1st place Boys 14U Division, Southwest Explorer Event #3. Event 3 final heat total 19.50 on wave scores of 9.83 & 9.67.

1st place Boys 14 U Division, Southwest Explorer Event #4.  Event 4 final heat total 15.10 on wave scores of 8.97 & 6.93.
Age

13
Hometown (City, State):

Huntington Beach, California
School and grade:

Cabrillo Point Academy. 7th grade.
Favorite subject:

Math
Sponsors:

Matuse, Huntington Surf and Sport, Carver, Sessions West Coast Deli, Prolite, Bubblegum Surf Wax
Equipment:

5'2" T Patterson, Pato Model
Coach / Trainer:

Christian Saenz- Orange County Surf Coaching
Age you started surfing:

Age 5. My dad took me to River Jetties in Huntington Beach. He pushed me into the first wave and I stood up. I remember even going surfing before preschool some days!
Local surfing spot:

Huntington Beach Pier
Local heroes::

Brett Simpson
Surf crew:

My brother Finn Castle, Nehemiah Willmer, Jesse Rapp and the Meza's.
Favorite pro surfers::

Jack Robinson, Griffin Colapinto and Ethan Ewing.
Hobbies other than surfing:

Video editing and skating on my Carver.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

If I could surf like anyone in the world it would be Griffin Colapinto. I would want to surf like Griffin because he has such sick carves and blow-tails and he also has an insane air game.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My brother Finn, Jesse Rapp and other kids my age who compete in the NSSA's.
Fantasy superpower:

Teleportation
Dream wave:

Snapper Rocks, 4-6 ft barrels.
Something people don't know about you:

Something people don't know about me is that I was so afraid of the ocean from around age 8 to age 10 that I could hardly even walk on the pier. One scary experience in the ocean had me spooked for a while.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

My favorite thing about competing in the NSSA contests is getting to surf against kids who push my level of surfing.
Contest playlist:

Sometimes Rage Against the Machine or Lose Yourself by Eminem.
Goals for this season:

My goals for this season are to win the Nationals and the Southwest Explorer Boys conference title.
Special people you would like to thank:

Thank you to my mom and dad for sitting on the beach and watching my brother and me surf. Huge thanks to my coach Christian Saenz, who has helped my surfing develop so much and to all of my sponsors who believe in me and support me. So thankful.
 

Surfer of the Week

JORDY COLLINS

Contest / Result:

Southwest College Event #1; 1st place College Mens out of a field of 216 competitors!
Age

23
Hometown (City, State):

Vista, California
School and grade:

Westcliff University - Freshman
Favorite subject:

English
Sponsors:

None right now!
Equipment:

5’10" Chris Borst Designs
Coach / Trainer:

Coaches Kyle and Chelsea from Westcliff University
Age you started surfing:

I started surfing around 5 or 6 years old.
Local surfing spot:

Ponto in Carlsbad.
Local heroes::

Josh Kerr, Taylor Knox and Josh Collins.
Surf crew:

PTC
Favorite pro surfers::

John John for sure!
Hobbies other than surfing:

Clubbing
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

It would have to be John John. There is nothing he can’t do.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

A lot of the up and coming kids from San Diego probably push my surfing the most. There is so much talent here it’s insane.
Fantasy superpower:

It would be sick to be able to breath underwater so you wouldn’t have to worry about drowning.
Dream wave:

Cloudbreak
Something people don't know about you:

Probably there are people who don’t know that I just took a two year hiatus from surfing because I was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Missouri and Kansas.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

I always just love competing in general. It’s fun to push yourself and see what you can do when you put the jersey on. I love how coming back and competing at a NSSA contest just feels like home to me. I have made so many friends here over the years and had such good memories.
Contest playlist:

Maybe some King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard!!
Goals for this season:

Have fun!
Special people you would like to thank:

My parents, everyone at Westcliff University and Jesus Christ!
 

Surfer of the Week

MAKENA BURKE

Contest / Result:

2022/23 West Coast College Season event 1 at Blacks: 1st place College Womens. Won back-to-back season openers. 2022 College Womens National Champion. 2022 College Womens State Champion. 2021/22 West Coast College Season Champion.
Age

19-years-old.
Hometown (City, State):

Ventura, California.
School and grade:

University of California, San Diego Class of 2025

Major: Health w/ a Concentration in Medicine Sciences

Career Goal: Medical professional (still deciding between physician, dentist, or PA)
Favorite subject:

Biology
Sponsors:

O'Neill Women's, Revolution, Betty Belts
Equipment:

5’9 x18 3/16 x 2 1/8 CI Pro
Coach / Trainer:

N/A
Age you started surfing:

Age 6. My first wave ever was on a family vacation to Hawaii.
Local surfing spot:

Black's Beach.
Local heroes::

Sage Erickson
Surf crew:

Maddie, Soleil, Anna
Favorite pro surfers::

Owen Wright, Yago Dora and Ethan Ewing
Hobbies other than surfing:

Running, mountain biking and golfing.
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

I would like to surf like Yago Dora.
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My twin brother.
Fantasy superpower:

Breathe underwater.
Dream wave:

Desert Point. 
Something people don't know about you:

I have a twin brother!
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

Hanging with friends.
Contest playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/

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Goals for this season:

Help the UCSD Surf Team place 1st in a contest.
Special people you would like to thank:

Mom, Dad and grandparents for supporting my education!
 

Surfer of the Week

Luke Tema

Contest / Result:

NSSA Hawaii event #1 at PKs. 1st Open Mens, 1st Explorer Mens, 2nd Explorer Juniors
Age

16
Hometown (City, State):

North Shore, Oahu
School and grade:

Penn Foster, 10th grade
Favorite subject:

PE
Sponsors:

Hurley, HIC, K Tokoro Surfboards, Leus, Sunbum, Dragon Alliance, Nixon, Mokulele Airlines
Equipment:

5’11" Hi•Per Model
Coach / Trainer:

Kid Peligro & Yadin Nicol
Age you started surfing:

4 years old at Suis.
Local surfing spot:

V Land, Pipeline, Suis.
Local heroes::

John John Florence, Seth & Josh Moniz.
Surf crew:

Nalu, Maddix, Keone & Nolan.
Favorite pro surfers::

Ethan Ewing & Griffin Colapinto.
Hobbies other than surfing:

Golf
If you could surf like anyone in the world, who would it be:

Ethan Ewing
Who has pushed your surfing the most:

My Dad
Fantasy superpower:

To breathe underwater.
Dream wave:

Kandui
Something people don't know about you:

I golf a couple of times a week.
Your favorite thing about competing in NSSA contests:

The contest locations & competing with friends.
Contest playlist:

A mix of music, mostly rap & rock.
Goals for this season:

Do well in a QS event, win States & have a good ranking in HSA & NSSA.
Special people you would like to thank:

My family for their support and being at all the contests. 
 

Surfer of the Week

DAVID O'KEEFE AND SARA FREYRE

Contest / Result:

David - 2022 National Open Mens Champion; Sara - 2022 National Open Womens Champion
Age

David: 17; Sara: 15
Hometown (City, State):

David: Newport Beach, Ca; Sara: Huntington Beach, Ca
School and grade:

David: Futures Academy 12th grade; Sara: Huntington Beach High School 9th grade
Sponsors:

David: Body Glove, Etnies, Surfside Sports, LXD Eyewear, Stamps Surfboards. Sara: Hurley, Jacks Surfboards, Surface Sunscreen, Sambazon, Channel Islands Surfboards, Sticky Bumps, Future Fins, Prolite
Equipment:

David: Stamps Surfboards Sara: Channel Islands Surfboards
 


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