| Name: |
Jonny Bingham |
| Date of birth: |
1978 |
| Hometown: |
Bushmills |
| Surfing since: |
2000 |
| Boat(s) currently surfing: |
Neutron, Trident, Bullitt S, Short RR |
| How did you start surfing: |
Moved to the North Coast and couldn’t resist. |
| Surfing competitively since: |
2001. Came down to Easky to visit a friend and the Irish Open was on. Tried
a glass boat and was hooked. |
| Competition strategy: |
Normally catch as many wave as I can and there’s bound
to be a couple of good ones in their somewhere. |
| Surfing ambitions: |
Would love to Captain Northern Ireland to winning a major
Championships – Homes or Worlds. Would also like to be able
to surf my board better. |
| Main surf breaks: |
Portballintrae. About 5 mins from home. |
| Favourite surf break: |
Falcarragh Strand, N. Donegal. When its working it is brilliant. |
| People I surf with the most: |
My PR manager Ross Armstrong, my Solicitor Steve Wright, Paul ‘big balls’
Curry and Jersey Paul (when he gets out of bed). Also love surfing
with the squad members. |
| Favourite moves: |
Exit air. I know it doesn’t count for anything but it feels great. |
| Tips for beginners: |
Start surfing. Smile. Learn and practice good etiquette. |
| Sponsors: |
Mega surf kayaks. System X. Troggs. |
| Favourite surf movie: |
Just been watching ‘Fanning the Fire’ with Mick Fanning. Its an
old one but I’m so jealous of what those boys can do. |
| Heroes: |
Kelly Slater. I admire the desire that the guy has to win again and again.
Not an easy think to keep up. |
| Happiest when: |
Different things. Travelling with Sharon, surfing small waves in the sun,
walking the beach, watching my school rugby team score a try,
watching Sharon get a clear show jumping round (and not fall
off), leaving school to go for a surf. |
| Favourite food: |
Like lots of things in the Ramore Wine Bar, Portrush |
| Other interests: |
Rugby, football, cycling, eating out. |
| You never knew this but... |
I still don’t know yet. Will keep you posted. |
