Press Release:
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – April 27, 2011 – Surfing America, the National Governing Body (NGB) for Surfing in the United States, announced today the PacSun USA Surf Team for the 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Peru.
The event begins May 21st and runs through May 29th at the incredible surf breaks of Punta Hermosa. The United States brings its most talented team ever to this year’s event and looks to capture the elusive World Championship Title.
“On paper we have maybe the best Junior Team ever,” said PacSun USA Surf Team Head Coach, Ian Cairns.
“But we are going as underdogs with a lot to prove. The USA has never won this event; and, as underdog contenders, we’re going to be the hardest working, most aggro team in Peru.”
The surfing will take place at “Senoritas y Caballeros” in Punta Hermosa, approximately 40 minutes, or 42 kilometers from Lima. Both waves break from one to three meters over a rock bottom.
Señoritas is a long, fun left with plenty of power that barrels on its best days. Caballeros is a well-known classic right of Lima, with super long rides that on the best days can last up to 300 meters.
“Again, we have an incredible team this year,” added Cairns. “Surfing America has done amazing things for the competitive surfing system in the United States–and this team is a testament to the fact that the Surfing America system is working! I believe we have a real chance against the other countries and we’re looking forward to bringing the show to Peru!”
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On page 2: Meet the first six members of the team
Introducing the 2011 PacSun USA Surf Team lineup:
Conner Coffin: A big wave power merchant. Good in the small stuff too, but excellent when others are running for cover.
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Luke Davis: The stylist, with amazing flow in his moves, backed up by explosive aerials. The recent Hawaii season added some big wave credentials.
In the Boys Under 16 Division, the line up is just as formidable:
Parker Coffin: An amazingly mature power act with strong moves in both small and large waves. Potent backside!
Taylor Clark: Has just grown into his young man body and is adding power to his quick and radical moves.
On page 3: Meet the last six members of the team
Kanoa Igarashi: A giant killer in a tiny package. Kanoa is a great competitor and needs to be taken very seriously.
Colin Moran: Super smooth and flowing with a solid vertical frontside and backside act. Can bust some awesome new-school moves.
And, once again, the United States brings serious firepower to the women’s side as well:
Lakey Peterson: Blowing up and improving at an amazing rate. USA’s #1 seed with a very strong power attack on both frontside and backside.
Kulia Doherty: Power in a pint-sized package. Super strong competitor who already has experience at both the Peru breaks.
