Name: Ben Haworth

Age: 20

Lives: Landkey

Where do you surf: Saunton, Croyde, and the rest of the world

How long have you been surfing?: Since age 3 at St.Ives

What got you involved with surfing?: My Dad. He's been into surfing since he was 16 and just let me borrow his boards

Who rips in North Devon?: Stu Campbell, Ashley B, the 2 Gregs, Karma,

Who's the best up and coming surfer in the area?: Best young longboarder is Zack Lawton

What's your most memorable session and why?: The final of the Noosa Surf Festival last year, cos I won it.

What is the best thing about surfing for you?: The fun and exitement of riding waves, traveling and surfing with mates.

What would you say to people wanting to get involved with the sport?: Just do it. Get some lessons.

Where else have you surfed in the world?: France, Spain, Morocco, S Africa, California, S Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Canaries.

How does North Devon compare to other global surf spots?: I love surfing in Devon even though its not as warm or consistant as other places, it can be great on its day and there is just such a great atmosphere among the locals

What's the worst thing about surfing?: Cant think of anything

Your opinion on hired equipment?: Its fine, as long as the hirer points out safety and surfing etiquette.

What about surf schools, anything to say?: they are a good thing as long as they are well run

Best wave you've surfed?: Rincon

Most overrated wave?: Perranporth

Most underrated wave?: Saunton

Are you sponsored?: Gul, Classic Malibu, Surfplugs, LiveVision

What do you think about competitive surfing?: Its great as it pushes the standards of your surfing

Competition results?: British and English junior champion, English senior champion, Noosa Champion, second in Europe (junior), Hotdoggers club champion

Website: www.benhaworthsurfer.co.uk