It's officially winter, which means the majority of the surf world eyes, ears & tapping fingers migrate their attention to the 7 mile miracle we know as Oahu's North Shore. Among this stretch there's an overwhelming amount of talented male & female athletes, but one talented young female never fails to keeps us at the edge of our seats all winter long, 15 year old Rocky Point local, Chesney Guinotte. We stopped in for a quick beginning of Winter check in to see what's new & what's up:
Where are you right now?
Home at Rocky Point.
What’s your standard day look like this time of year?
Wake up check the surf/go surf. Then get my school work done, head out for another surf and then come home for dinner. For sure an açaí bowl or two throughout the day.
What are your go to spot checks every day?
Sunset and Rockies
Which board/fins are you riding right now?
HIC Kerry Tokoro hyper or M7 model and I use FCS2 Pyzel fins for every condition!
Any trips on the horizon?
Home for the winter.
What are your go to VEIA products you are using daily?
JJF round tail pro pad, JJF squash tail pro pad, JJF pro leash.
What’s your dream trip if you could go anywhere you’ve never been & who would you bring?
Tahiti or some of the waves I have found on my google maps. I would bring my Mom.
Who is on your Mt. Rushmore of surfing and why? (Top 4 of all time in your eyes)
1. JJF-he is the best surfer in the world, his surfing is on another level and not comparable to anyone else. I have seen nobody read waves like him.
2. Coco ho-her surfing style inspires me and she is always having fun.
3. Carissa Moore-First women’s Olympic gold medalist and best women’s surfer ever on the CT in my opinion.
4. Andy Irons-style for miles.
If you could meet anyone living or dead who would it be and why?
Sugar Sean o Malley. I love UFC.
What’s your favorite movie?
Jackass.
Top 3 artists in your playlist?
1. Gorillaz
2. Steve Lacy
3. Blink 182
Who inspires you? In surfing or otherwise.
My mom and dad cause they’re goated.
Any shout outs or thank yous?
So grateful and stoked to be apart of the VEIA team. To be included in such an elite group of surfers is unreal!
Always a joy to sit, talk & watch Chesney do her thing in & out of the water, here's to a great Winter, Ches!