| Name: |
Dessie McGlinchey |
| Date of birth: |
June 1974 |
| Hometown: |
Castlederg |
| Surfing since: |
1996 |
| Boat(s) currently surfing: |
07 Reflex, Prowler |
| How did you start surfing: |
When the rivers were dry, we would bring our plastics to Bundoran |
| Surfing competitively since: |
1997 |
| Competition strategy: |
Enjoy my waves |
| Surfing ambitions: |
To still be surfing when I'm 50! |
| Main surf breaks: |
Bundoran |
| Favourite surf break: |
Spots in Sligo and NW Donegal |
| People I surf with the most: |
Harry, Chloe and lots of boardies |
| Favourite moves: |
Roundhouse cut-back and barrell stall |
| Tips for beginners: |
Surf on mellow waves |
| Sponsors: |
Lendal, Mega, Nookie |
| Favourite surf movie: |
Big Wednesday |
| Heroes: |
Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Silver Surfer |
| Happiest when: |
Paddling back out after a big wave |
| Favourite food: |
Chicken and rice |
| Other interests: |
Watching football / Gaelic football |
| You never knew this but... |
I'd love to learn to kitesurf |
