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Got fourth at Trestles
Started with skate and boogie boarding
Dave Hopper: "The shark phobia is a little crazy."
- Name: Dave Hopper
- Age: 54
- From: Midway district, Sports Arena
- Interview: Tourmaline Surf Park
54-year-old Dave Hopper started surfing at the age of 13.
“My younger brother was surfing before me, so he gave me some pointers in the beginning. I was skateboarding a lot and I used to boogie board, so I picked it up pretty quick. I have been surfing PB since 1991.”
Hopper’s favorite surf memory is winning contests. “I got third a couple of months ago, but when I was younger and competing more often, I got fourth in the Nationals which was exciting. That was at Trestles.”
Hopper has had his fill of dolphins and seals, but sharks have been rare. “I’ve seen a shark in North Carolina close up. It was probably between 8-10 ft. I got out of the water. Recently in PB they were talking about seeing a shark in the Cove area. I didn’t see it, but I was out there that day. The one guy that did die at Solana Beach, I’m pretty sure they were swimming pretty far out offshore. The shark phobia is a little crazy.”
Here's something you might be interested in.
Got fourth at Trestles
Started with skate and boogie boarding
Got fourth at Trestles
Started with skate and boogie boarding
Dave Hopper: "The shark phobia is a little crazy."
- Name: Dave Hopper
- Age: 54
- From: Midway district, Sports Arena
- Interview: Tourmaline Surf Park
54-year-old Dave Hopper started surfing at the age of 13.
“My younger brother was surfing before me, so he gave me some pointers in the beginning. I was skateboarding a lot and I used to boogie board, so I picked it up pretty quick. I have been surfing PB since 1991.”
Hopper’s favorite surf memory is winning contests. “I got third a couple of months ago, but when I was younger and competing more often, I got fourth in the Nationals which was exciting. That was at Trestles.”
Hopper has had his fill of dolphins and seals, but sharks have been rare. “I’ve seen a shark in North Carolina close up. It was probably between 8-10 ft. I got out of the water. Recently in PB they were talking about seeing a shark in the Cove area. I didn’t see it, but I was out there that day. The one guy that did die at Solana Beach, I’m pretty sure they were swimming pretty far out offshore. The shark phobia is a little crazy.”
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