Tia’s Bio
Name: Tia Blanco
Age: 13
Hometown: San Clemente , CA
Country: USA
Sport: surfing
I was originally born in Puerto Rico and raised in South Orange County. I’m a vegetarian and love to surf. I moved to Hawaii in 2006 and started competing in 2008. In 2010 I moved back to California. I surf and compete in long board, short board and SUP (stand up paddle).
Homebreak: Trestles
Years surfing and how you got started: I’ve been surfing since I was 3. My dad use to put me on his board and push me into the white wash. I got more into it when I moved to Hawaii and started competing in 2008 I love the warm water.
Goals: I would love to make it to NSSA Nationals. I would also like to teach physically and mentally challenged kids how to surf.
Inspirations: I really look up to Carissa Moore, Coco Ho, and Bethany Hamilton . They all are great and humble surfers. When I am older I want to be a good role model like they are to me and my friends.
Ethnicity Filipino/Italian/German/Irish/French/American Indian
Motto: always do your best at whatever you do because that will make the difference between good and great
Favorite swim wear: I like Honey Girl Swim Wear.
Favorite board: My 5’4 Kimo Greene short board
Favorite movie: Blue Crush, The Drifter and A Broke Down Melody
Favorite food: fruit !!!
Favorite music artist: I love all kinds of music from Hip Hop to Island Reggae.
Whats on your ipod: a variety of music
Surfer buddies: everyone that I know that surfs is my surf buddy !
