Name: Simon Daly

Age: 22

Lives: Just outside of Braunton.

Surfs: Croyde mostly. Works: Nalgo in Croyde.

How long have you been surfing? Five years.

What got you involved with surfing? 'Cos its cool.

What is the best thing about surfing? Just the feeling of being amped because you know the surf is pumping.

What would you say to people wanting to get involved with the sport? Go to Saunton.

Where else have you surfed in the world? Australia, Bali, New Zealand and France.

How does North Devon compare to other global surf spots? The waves can be just as good, but they're not as consistent. But because there aren't that many beaches around here it gets really crowded – which happens abroad but there's always an empty peak down the beach or round the headland in other countries.

Competition results? 4th Lost Surf Jam, Woolacombe 2007.

Anything else to say? Respect others in the sea, especially if they are local and you are not.