2023 Rio De Janeiro ISA World Junior Surfing Championship

Canada

DIVISION: Under 16

Baylee Brown

Age / 11
Height / 150cm
Born / Haiku
Resides in / Haiku
Favorite surf break / Hookipa
Board / 5’2 KT
Sponsors / Belle surf café, Soley Aloha, KT, MFC
Biggest Achievement / 2nd place at Canadian National.
Hobbies / Surfing, spear fishing, horse back riding.

My name is Baylee Brown, I'm 11 years old. I used to be a level 8 competitive gymnast. And I also used to do rodeos, now I just ride my horse for fun. I now spend most of my time, surfing. I love to go spear fishing with my older brother and sister and bring dinner home. My school is great, it's only 4 days a week and allows me to travel. I also help at a coconut stand during the weekend.

Canada

DIVISION: Under 16

Tanner Sandvig

Age / 13
Height / 0cm

Canada

DIVISION: Under 18

Wheeler Hasburgh

Age / 17
Height / 170cm
Born / Encinitas, California
Resides in / Encinitas, California
Favorite surf break / Oaxaca, Mexico
Board / Xanadu Surf Boards Model X-21
Sponsors / Monster Army, Matuese Inc, Xanadu Surfboards, Surface Sunscreen, Hansen’s Surf Shop
Biggest Achievement / Rip Curl Pro Canadian Nationals Champion
Hobbies / Surfing, fishing, snowboarding, skateboarding and eating. .

I was born in Canada but I grew up in a small surf town in Mexico named Sayulita for most of my life. My dad and many locals taught me how to surf when I was 7 years old and after that I just started to fall in love with surfing. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. Ive made many awesome friends along the way that have turned into my surfing crew. Now I'm living in Encinitas California, I am continuing to compete in many pro comps like the WSL QS and USA Prime events. This will be my 4th ISA event and I'm so stoked to compete this year and represent Canada. I've been training and surfing a whole bunch and am ready to have fun and compete!

Canada

DIVISION: Under 18

Nikolas Polischuk

Canada

DIVISION: Under 18

Jonas Meskis

Age / 17
Height / 183cm
Born / Moorpark CA
Resides in / Moorpark CA
Favorite surf break / rincon
Board / Roberts
Biggest Achievement / 2nd at west coast regionals NSSA
Hobbies / Surfing, Skateboarding, Gym

I live about 40 minutes from Malibu and Ventura so I get to surf some good SoCal waves. I like trying new boards and seeing what works and what doesn't. I also have a twin brother that I enjoy surfing with. We are both on the Canadian team. My favorite food is seafood burritos. I also like skateboarding sometimes but I don't like the fact that if you hurt yourself skating you are out of the water.

Canada

DIVISION: Under 18

Sanoa Olin

Age / 18
Height / 0cm

Canada

DIVISION: Under 18, Under 16

Ocea Green

Age / 14
Height / 163cm
Born / Tofino, BC, Canada
Resides in / Tofino, BC, Canada
Favorite surf break / All our local breaks
Board / 5'3 Aftanas Sled
Sponsors / Rip Curl, Aftanas Surfboards
Biggest Achievement / Open Women's Canadian National Title 2021, U16 National Gold 2023, U18 National Silver 2023, Pro Women's National Bronze 2023
Hobbies / Surfing, drawing, reading and any adventure.

14 yr old girl who loves surfing and any adventure to go find surf. When I'm not surfing, doing school or off on adventures I like to do realistic drawings.

Canada

DIVISION: Under 18

Aqua Bruhwiler

Age / 18
Height / 0cm

Canada

DIVISION: Under 16

Nathan Hereda

Age / 15
Height / 165cm
Born / Rio de Janeiro
Resides in / Rio de Janeiro
Favorite surf break / Recreio beach - Rio de Janeiro
Board / Pyzel Surfboard, 5´6, red tiger model
Sponsors / Cyclone | Pyzel Surfboard | Banana Wax accessories | Saint Georges school | Esporte Controle Physical preparation
Biggest Achievement / Canadian national champion - under16
Hobbies / All sports, especially surfing and soccer

My name is Nathan Hereda, I'm 15 years old. Surfing is my life and being a Olympic champion is my dream! I live in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and my dual citizenship gave to me the awesome opportunity to join the Canadian national team. I feel that being at ISA, with the Canadian Team, is a unique chance to grow as an athlete, but also to generate a surfing storm and to make some waves together with all Canadians.

Canada

DIVISION: Under 16

Angel Jardine