Then there are those that possess the heart, drive and determination to succeed, and they usually end up very successful in their chosen sports. Then, every so often, there comes a talent that manages to combine that whole list of qualities and would crawl over broken glass in search of opportunities. From this champions are born. Meet 13-year-old Asia Braithwaite of Campion College in Gisborne, our latest ‘Grommette’ on the rise!
When did surfing first come into your life?
Well, ever since I was born I was at the beach and travelling with Dad to surf destinations. I don’t remember exactly when my first time surfing was, but there are photos and I was 4 or 5 surfing in Bali. But I really only started getting full on into surfing about a year ago. I was over surfing and my dad kept on at me, and kept telling me I had potential to be a good surfer, and to trust him, that if I got through the tough period I’d come out the other side and love it! And I do.
So tell us a bit about your family make up and the life you lead?
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