14 year old Kitty Brewer and 17 year old Charlie Rio are not only both Jersey surfers but they have also both recently been successfully selected as Team Riders for the GB Surfing squad.
They will now both train until September with the UK squad. This means they’ll be entered into UK competitions and attend training camps over the next few month. Their ultimate goal will to be selected for the GB team which will go on to compete in The Worlds in California, which take place in October.
Kitty Brewer:
Favourite possession
My surfboard, of course!
Favourite place in the world
I love St Ouens bay but I also love Southern California where my godmother lives.
Favourite colour
Blue.
Favourite animal
My dog Mabel.
Favourite smell
Summer mornings!
Favourite way to spend a weekend
Waking up early for a surf with my brothers then home for pancakes. Hanging out with friends at the beach followed by a barbecue and an evening surf at secrets.
I love paddle boarding around Secrets reef at low tide and skate boarding with friends. I love being outdoors, especially when the suns out, so anything involving that would be a great way to spend a weekend!
Favourite Jersey Beach
Secrets.
Favourite Food
Dried mango.
Favourite Ice cream flavour
Coffee.
Favourite restaurant
El Tico
Favourite Pastime
Surfing with family and friends but I also love snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding and playing netball.
Favourite film
Cheaper by the dozen.
Favourite book
One dollar horse.
Favourite song
That’s a hard one, I like all of Jack Johnson’s stuff, Ben Howard and I’m actually kind of into Robbie Williams at the moment. Although, Taylor Swift is always going to be a good option for me!
Favourite Person
My family.
Favourite celebrity
John John Florence.
Favourite memory
I have lots but surfing perfect lowers with only a handful of people out last Easter. Going to the Euros with the CI surf team and family holidays in Hossegor are definitely a few of the best ones!
Charlie Rio:
Favourite possession
My motorbike.
Favourite place in the world
St Ouens bay (preferably summer).
Favourite colour
Orange.
Favourite animal
Dog.
Favourite smell
Surf wax.
Favourite way to spend a weekend
Surfing all weekend.
Favourite Jersey beach
Greve de Lecq.
Favourite food
Pasta and hotdog bits.
Favourite ice cream flavour
Chocolate.
Favourite restaurant
La Napolis (Hossegor).
Favourite pastime
Watching movies.
Favourite film
Endless Summer 2.
Favourite book
Harry Potter.
Favourite song
Hard to concentrate – Red Hot chilli peppers
Favourite person
My mum.
Favourite celebrity
Will Smith.
Favourite memory
My favourite memory has to be when I went to the Açores for the European Juniors. Such a nice place and great waves, especially the last few days we were there.
