CLAIRE BEVILACQUAAustralian surfer, Claire Bevilacqua, holds her own in the surfing world and the picture displayed on the right proves that statement. She's not afraid to try aerials and for that, I'm glad, because if those type of photos don't bring inspiration to women surfers, what will?? Claire is a notable surfer for her sponsor Volcom and now has her own blog with them. With a new year and her 29th birthday coming on the 29th of this month, I had the chance to ask Claire a few questions and here's what she had to say...
When did you start surfing?
CLAIRE: When I was 14... I found a surfboard in the trash on my street.
When and what made you decide to surf for a living?
CLAIRE: When I didn't want to do anything else. It was all I really focused on as a teenager.
What's your favorite surf spot and why?
CLAIRE: At home in West Oz we have this shallow reef slab that barrels. It's a quick fix, but so intense and such a challenge... I love it!
Any particular music you like to listen to before a session?
CLAIRE: I like electronic dance music with deep bass and sexy vocals.
You're blogging for your sponsor Volcom now, can you tell us a little about that?
CLAIRE: I've been a writer since I could spell my name. It's just a natural evolution into a free surfing journalist, rather than a slave on tour with no time to do anything other than fly and grovel small waves against teenagers.
It's a new year! Any specific goals you've set as a professional surfer for 2012?
CLAIRE: I would like to get some big scary barrels on film, and inspire a whole heap of new people, who I haven't reached out to yet, to live a clean, healthy lifestyle full of adventure and natural living.
Who/what inspires you?
CLAIRE: The ocean, the trees, my loved ones and all creatures, great and small.
If you weren't a pro surfer you'd be...
CLAIRE: A mum
Dream location for a competition?
CLAIRE: PIPELINE, HAWAII
Is there anything people don't know about you, but you'd like them to?
CLAIRE: I talk to animals, and I like dancing at outdoor raves, as much as I like surfing sometimes.
Any thoughts/advice for the lady surfers out there?
CLAIRE: Don't worry about guys intimidating you out there, pretend it's just you and the fish in the ocean and no one will break your stride.
Happy (Early) Birthday, Claire! Thanks for the interview! x
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