Your Stories: Surfing

About Shelby Detmers::
  • Age: 13
  • Where I live: Costa Mesa, CA
  • Where I'm from: Los Angeles, CA

Sport Interests: Surfing & yoga

How I got started surfing: well.... my dad surfs so I always felt left out so I told my self that i was going to surf like my dad.

Athletic achievements: 2nd place in WSA Hobie Championships in 2007, 1st place in HB Surf Series Championships in 2006. 

Inspiration: Everything and everyone is my inspiration because everyone has something to tell you even though you may not want to hear it you have to.

Philosophy: Live life to its fullest.

Favorite spot to do my sport: My favorite spots to surf is probably Lower Trestles, Newport 54th and 56th street, Huntington Beach, and Blacks Beach.

Favorite Girls4Sport wear: I love the shorts they have because they are really nice to wear when I'm surfing or when I'm out of the water and hanging out, but I also love the surf Buddha t-shirt. 

What I do when I'm not in the water:
 When I'm not in the water I'm probably at the movies with some friends or with my dad or mom or I'm doing something outside. 

My job: Is to be a student.

Check out Shelby on AIM Sports TV!

Photos by Jim Coshland