
| Best Surfing Memory: | The early days in Summerland. Yes it used to get awesome. Foggy, silver barrels and many, many days surfing alone and with friends. |
| When I'm not surfing: | I'm usually with my family or hang gliding. |
| Favorite spots | Rincon and any spot with no crowd. Love the stormy and windy/rainy days. |
| Favorite local eats | Your Place Thai food, Brophy Bros., and Cajun Cafe for breakfast... |
| Favorite local surf shop | A Frame, Beach House, CI, Surf Country |
| What's on your ipod | Satriani, Putamayo Groove Music |
| Favorite movies | Young Frankenstein, Princess Bride |
| More about Tony de Groot | “Don’t assume everyone else has the answers or knows what they’re doing. Don’t be shaken or swayed by other people’s negativity or views of what should be. Follow your dreams. Be creative and flexible and keep an open mind.”—Tony de Groot |








