The Grom Files – Finn Gamblin

We’re back with a fresh new from file, this week first one is Finn Gamblin from Tynemouth.

Name: Finn Gamblin

Age: 12

Instagram / Twitter: Finn_Gamblin

Local break:  Tynemouth Longsands

When did you first start surfing: When I was 6 years old at Tynemouth it was 4ft with my dad

How did you get into surfing: I saw everyone doing it at the Tynemouth beach so I went to the local surf shop, Tynemouth Surf Co.

Who are your surf buddies:  Ben Tucker, Louis Thomas-Hudson, Rory Morgan, Seth Hughes, George Hudson, Grain Clay, Sandy Kerr, Gabe Davies, Stan Norman, Bertie Norman, Joseph Morris and Jonny Aitchison .

What is your favourite wave: Some secret spots at home

Favourite international surfer: Julian Wilson, Nic Von Rupp, Jamie O’Brien, Marlon Lipke, Mitch Crews and John John Florence

 Favourite UK surfer: Oil Adams, Alan Stokes, Sandy Kerr, Gabe Davies, Luis Eyre and Joel Gary

 Sponsors: Pete Snowdon, North Core, Loco, Tynemouth Surf Co

 Describe a typical day at home: Wake up and check the surf on the laptop if good waves go and surf some secret spots all day

 Whats the strong point of your surfing: My stance and turns

What are you surf plans for 2014: Do well in comps, surf more reef breaks and travel

In 10 years what will you be doing:  ASP World Tour, Pro Surfer and a surf Model

Apart from surfing what else are you into: Rugby, Skateboarding and Paddle Boarding

Surfboard dimensions: 5’5 18 1/8 2 1/8

Where have you surfed in the world:  Hong Kong, Bali, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Wales and Holland

Favourite UK wave: Secrets spots and Thurso East

Favourite international wave: Winkipops and Raglan

Best waves on the recent Portugal trip:  Hippy beach

Favourite food on the trip: Huge noodles dish eaten with Kit Innes

Who did the best surfing on the trip:  Rory Morgan and Kit Innes

What is the best thing about surfing: Riding the best waves, sick turns and finishing it off well.