By Nelly

Nat Young trains like a demon and is laser focused on getting to the next level. Look for Nat to make big moves in the near future.

Hometown: Santa Cruz
Age: 22
Stance: Goofy
Specialty: Competitions
Sponsors: Hurley and Channel Islands
Favorite Waves: Weasel Reef, The Lane, and Pipeline.
Biggest surfing accomplishment: Winning the Coldwater Classic and making the world tour.
Goals: I want to be world champion someday.
What do you like to do when you arenโ€™t surfing?: I like to hang with my mom, golf, and heckle my bros.

Nat scores a perfect wave on a sandbar far away. Photo: Nelly

Nat scores a perfect wave on a sandbar far away. Photo: Nelly

Nat's backside attack is the best in the biz.  Photo: Nelly

Nat’s backside attack is the best in the biz. Photo: Nelly

SEQUENCE FOLLOWING: Here Nat rotates a huge air reverse on the other side of the Lane. Photos: Nelly

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