Lauren Sandland

Hometown: Crantock (UK)

Years Surfing: 13 (since I was 5)

Favourite Board:

I love them all. The Ghost Pro gives me confidence when the waves are bigger and heavier. The Shadow is just a brilliant all round high performance shortboard. The Phantom goes really well, even in weaker waves, and the Wildcat is just so fast and great fun.

Favourite Surf Spot:

Crantock (home) and fun beach breaks in Hossegor and Portugal

Worst Wipeout Story:

I got totally obliterated at Crantock last winter by a freak  wave (just me and my friend Jay out), and I also get chased a lot by seals; does that count? I actually think my worst wipeouts are still to come.

Biggest Influence:

Steph Gilmore for style, Dane Reynolds for innovation and unpredictability, and John John Florence for everything else!

Best Result / Career Moment:

English Womens Champion in 2021 (when I was 15) and again in 2023. British Womens Champion in 2023

Future Goals:

To travel and train and push myself in more challenging waves, and basically just have fun trying to surf better and better; and also try to get some good results in World Surf League events along the way. If that doesn’t work out then, a world famous free surfer!