Thirteen year old Gabriel Noble from Fraserburgh began surfing in 2020 and has steadily progressed since then. Gabriel competes both nationally and internationally, having recently represented Scotland at the 2024 European Junior Championships in Portugal.
I was inspired to take up surfing as both my Mum and Dad surf as well as many of my best friends.
Broch Surf Club.
My biggest challenge has been building up my confidence in bigger, scarier waves. I worked to overcome this by building up my fitness and developing my technique.
I'd like to win the Scottish Junior Surf Series and compete again for Scotland.
My training programme mainly revolves around surfing as much as possible, but I compliment this with strength and mobility training. I'm fortunate to be able to balance this with my school work.
Agility and good judgement.
Eight or more in the coming year.
I'm a positive person and don't get frustrated with poor conditions that can often come with surfing in Scotland.
John John Florence.
Having been selected to surf for Scotland at the 2024 European Junior Championships in Portugal.
Seeing continued and sustained progress in my surfing.
Make sure that you do it for the enjoyment and not just the competitive element.
It'll allow me to access the facilities to develop my fitness and endurance that are important to surfing.
Scottish Surfing Federation.