Name: |
Chloe Hamilton aka Cleo! |
Date of birth: |
22/05/1981 |
Hometown: |
Lisburn, Co. Antrim |
Surfing since: |
2004 Come and Try It |
Boat(s) currently surfing: |
My Trident, Dessie's Prowler |
How did you start surfing: | In Carlingford when Graeme Grant was searching for NI females for the squad and offered free coaching and trips away |
Surfing competitively since: | Just after Come and Try It 2004 |
Competition strategy: | Not telling |
Surfing ambitions: |
World domination or more realistically NISK Team 1st World |
Main surf breaks: | Tullen, Rossnowlagh, Streedagh, other spots with just letters |
Favourite surf break: | mmm not sure |
People I surf with the most: |
Harry, Dessie |
Favourite moves: | Cut back (trying to hit the white water even though this usually violently ends the wave for me) |
Tips for beginners: |
Come to comps and free coaching- I went to Home Internationals 2004 when I had surfed about 5 times- hooked and great craic trip |
Sponsors: | My monthly wage |
Favourite surf movie: | Kazi Lines (shocking I know but its the only non-NISKC one ive seen) |
Heroes: | Red Hot Chilli Peppers |
Happiest when: | Eating sweets and drinking an after surf pint |
Favourite food: | Sweets, chocolate, crisps, washed down with coffee |
Other interests: | Pyhsiotherapy, rugby, photography |
You never knew this but... |
I can nearly cartwheel Harrys green boat (after about 2 years of trying) |
