| Name: |
Richard Hobson |
| Date of birth: |
27/01/Masters Class |
| Hometown: |
Moy, Co Tyrone |
| Surfing since: |
Bought my 1st Raider Ski in 1990 |
| Boat(s) currently surfing: |
Mega Neutron |
| How did you start surfing: |
Diversification of river paddling |
| Surfing competitively since: |
About 2001 |
| Competition strategy: |
None that I'm aware of - whatever's impulsive and enjoyable |
| Surfing ambitions: |
At this minute my best window of opportunity is to win the
Wolrd Championships Grand Masters in 2011 |
| Main surf breaks: |
Several in Donegal |
| Favourite surf break: |
Magheraroarty Reef |
| People I surf with the most: |
My son Christopher |
| Favourite moves: |
A big floater and a fast aggressive bottom turn |
| Tips for beginners: |
Don't be brainwashed by too much theory, it'll only demotivate
you. Look and learn, then try is more enjoyable and beneficial
for beginners. |
| Sponsors: |
For cash: R Hobson joinery. For gear and equipment: C Hobson
cast-offs. |
| Favourite surf movie: |
'What are you thinking now' surf kayak DVD (in which I feature) |
| Heroes: |
None really but I have a great admiration for Roy Keane. He's
an enthusiastic worker with a "Do It Right" attitude.
An example to us all. |
| Happiest when: |
I really enjoy my work. A job well done/done to perfection
gives me great satisfaction but I'm happiest when a satisfied
customer is willingly putting money in my hand. |
| Favourite food: |
To me food is mood dependent but probably Peking Chicken from
Lee's Kitchen in Dungannon. |
| Other interests: |
River paddling - also, I really appreciate tress. So, when
I'm on a whitewater rivr taht runs through a forest, my spirits
are high! |
| You never knew this but... |
When my daughter was very young, I took her down a slide on
my knee, resulting in me breaking my leg in two places and being
in plaster for 6 months. |
