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Mini-Interview: Adam Harvey

adam-pt A mini-interview with Adam Harvey, 2009 HP Kayak Surf Junior World Champion.

kayak surfThis interview was originally produced for the Portuguese web site 'kayaksurf.net'.

adam-portrait Name: Adam Harvey

Age: 16

Address: Guernsey

Occupation: Student

Paddling since: 2000

Gear: Watertech ONA, Gath helmet, Lendal paddle, Nookie deck.

Sponsors: Watertech, Buff, Outdoor Guernsey, Quayside, Fusions ICT.

Recent competition achievements: 3rd Junior World Cup, Junior World Champion, 7th in Mens World Championships

Favourite break: Prelle (Guernsey).

Worlds in Portugal: Amazing experience, good vibe, great fun!

Favorite spot for the next Worlds: Mentawai, Indonesia.

Ocean Spirit Festival: It was a great festival and a great venue for the World Championships and I really hope I will go there again soon!

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Evolution of kayak surfing: I think surf kayaking is evolving very quickly, now with the new amazingly light Watertech boats I see even bigger and better airs becoming a regular thing.

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Kayak surfing on the Channel Islands: Over the last 5 years it has really grown, now you would be hard pushed to head down to Vazon (main surfing beach in Guernsey) and not see a surf kayaker out there. The level is constantly improving and it is becoming quite a well known sport on the islands.

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Personal objectives in the sport: Keep my junior title, become men’s world champion and spend as much time as I can out in the surf!

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Portugal: It was my first ever World Championships and I enjoyed every second of it. Can't wait for the next one!

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Closing words: Thanks to Chris (my brother) for helping me in the sport!

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Text - Luis Pedro Abreu
Photos - Tim Harvey: www.photof8.co.uk

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