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| The JSA Executive: |
| PRESIDENT Billy Wilmot (goofy) surfing since the early 70's. A founding member of the JSA, Has a vision of a world rated Caribbean Pro Circuit . has a special love for overhead Zoo was once hailed as the best on the island, now has to make way for his off spring. |
| Drum Drummond Ranked #3 this regular foot lawyer has a vicious backside round house cut back and is the one who got the whole contest thing going in the late 1990's. |
| SECRETARY Claudette Wilmot though not a surfer herself is mother of the new generation of Jamaican surfing, Maggie is always there when called on, and always has enough in the pot for one more plate for a hungry surfer out at Bull Bay after a long session. |
| Eugene Miller, (regular) "The Spray Man"Ranked # 5 chairs the National Contest Committee, a top ranked surfer who has represented Jamaica in California, Always up for a trip north for front side bliss at sharky's. |
| Esther Beckford (regular) Ranked # 19, is a dedicated surfer she charges even big days at Zoo Not afraid of cuts, bruises and chipped teeth, finished third in the womens division of the 2002 NQS. |
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| The Elders Of Jamaican Surfing |
| Steve Solomon Cecil Ward Robin Samms Timol Chinyee Terry Muschette David Couch Jack Murray Randy Cargill |
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| These eight Jamaican Surfers are just a few of the old guard who blazed the surfing trails in the early 1960's on long boards fashioned from fiberglass drapery laminated onto crudly shaped refridgerator door foam. Steve and Cecil were amung the first to surf in Jamaica, and Uncle Cess still comes out and boogie boards. Timol was the first "Hot Dog" surfer and Mush and David "discovered" the Zoo. Jack Murry though is the one your most likely to run into at the Lighthouse on a good day. Randy was the wild one and now lives in the States Check the HISTORY page for the whole story. |
| The Rank and File members |
| Omar Atkinson or "Roto Slaughta" Ranked # 13 , (goofy) hails from Boston. One of the up and coming youngsters always eager for over head Zoo and trying a bit too hard for that 360 but he will make it one day. |
| Kenny Augier "Bush" as he is more commonly known, prefers to do it on his belly. Always at Zoo every saturday morning and at Jamnesia later , this Lawyer presents the case for the spongers. |
| Makeida Beckford (goofy), a true raw talent with a lot more potential than she realizes. With A BIT more commitment and she could develop into one of Jamaica's top female contenders. |
| Joel Lawrence "O.T." (goofy) Ranked # 6, is one of the most rapidly improving juniors on the south coast. Not afraid to take off on the big ones his trade mark wipe out and "Over Tal"l frame always gets a laugh. |
| Jacquiann Lawton (regular) Ranked # 15 . A lion heart gal from Kingston, noted for charging over head Zoo. A registered architect Jacqs is now a proud new mother. I wonder who Emile will surf like? |
| 1st VICE PRESIDENT (South Coast) Michael Mair (regular) Ranked # 11 is a rejuvinated 80's transplant who has become a vital member of the JSA contest production team.. Now with a brand new Quashi, he is showing the youngsters that the "OG's" can still learn new tricks |
| Nigel Benjamin (regular) is a founding member of the JSA and lead it's early coastal environmental preservation efforts. Comfortable in big waves he is an avid surf adventurer. Resides in San Diego |
| Louis Matalon "Lu Lu" (regular) Ranked # 10!!!, is "finally" surfing better. With his new Quashi board he has started to slash and carve his way up the ranks. His graphic and artistic skills are greatly appreciated by the JSA. |
| Andrew Robinson "Whina" (goofy) Ranked = 27 is one of the most promising Groms on the south coast. Just starting to cut his teeth on small Zoo, his smooth flowing style makes him a favourite to watch. Needs to buckle down and take his place at the top of the class |
| Ackeam Phillips National grom Champ,"Bob The Builder" (regular) Ranked # 12, is another young grom who is crazy about surfing. His zeal will take him far. the most improved south coast junior, he is begining to charge small Zoo and Copa. Made his first final in the open at Makka this season!!! |
| Glendon Mitchell (regular) Ranked # 17. A real trying man, this youngster is addicted to surfing and enters every contest regardless of the result. He gets an "A" for effort and his surfing is showing signs of improvment. |
| Junior Executive (South Coast) Icah Wilmot 2003 Open Champion "Chuku" (goofy) is the hottest surfer on the island this year. 49th at the WSG, 13th at the PASAG and 5th at the ECSC, a definate trail blazer and inovator he surfs for Quashi, Reef, and Nesta. His surfing is constantly improving. |
| Imani Wilmot "Leely" (regular) is the best junior lady on the island where surfing is concerned. Not so lucky with skateboards she is a model student, but don't look in her room, it' needs a little tidying right now!!! |
| Inilek Wilmot "Ini" (goofy) Ranked # 2. Quashi sponsored, A brilliant student. and top class song writer for his band. recently signed as "The Surfer" on the InfoChan NetCyaad promotional campaign |
| Ishack Wilmot (regular) Ranked # 14, has moved his surfing from luke warm to blazing hot in the last 2 years. He has the wickedest backside lip bash on the island and rides for Quashi surfboards. Is now in Canada for school. |
| Ivah Wilmot "Youngest" (goofy) is our most junior member. A hot surfer and skater he sets the beach on fire whenever he paddles out at Cable Hut Beach on a Saturday. He already goes out at small Zoo and RIPS!! |
| Sheldon Mitchell "Shelly" Ranked # 26,this south coast goofy foot has a constant running competition with "Whina" for the top slot. He too is begining to tackle small Zoo with some success. |
| Alton Smith (regular) Ranked #7,from Boton, is another of the brethren who take the ocasional commute to the south coast for the big swells. A stylish surfer he does well at local contests. |
| Yves Yearwood (regular) loves body surfing the Zoo. Quiet and laid back.. This Professional Interior Designer now lives high in St. Andrew hills and is the.proud new father of young Emile who will soon be demanding his own waves in the lineup. |
| Nathalie Zenny (regular) Ranked =31,is a new comer to the sport but with a never before witnessed feminine guts and determination has improved remarkably. Its amazing what new equipment can do for your surfing. A vital part of the fundraising team. |
| Norman Williams not a surfer but we could not get along without his support. A real strength during contest season, his pick up works as tirelessly as he does. |
| TREASURER Luke williams (regular) Ranked #4, Surfs for Quashi and Reef, is the most improved surfer over the past 3 years. One of the best backside barrel riders on the island. Fresh from a trip to Costa Rica his surfing is still improving. |
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| Cynthia Wilmot not a surfer but she has tried on the long board at Cable Hut and caught a few on her belly 80 year old Matriarch of the Wilmot clan, lends her support to all things surfing. |
| Curtis Barrett (goofy) "Drummie" Ranked =35 of "From The Deep" fame, , needs to spend some more time in the water to realize his fill potential Always willing to man the camers when it gets big |
| Mike Buttrick (regular). This Tokyo import graces our isle every winter with his 9'6" noserider. Spends most of his holiday hanging with the Jamnesia crew with mom and dad in tow. |
| George Cousins "Aggie" (regular) Ranked # 9, is one of the first Bostonians to beat a track to Jamnesia to partake of the south coast cylinders. His unique unorthodox style is always a stand out . |
| Piere Diaz (regular) Surfing since early 80's, he was the first local to master the art of the backside tube ride. Director of Sea Control, this revolutionary environmentalist is a founding member of the JSA. |
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| Warren Bailey "Beegus" (goofy) Usually seen with EugeneThis raw tallent spends way too much time on the basketball court. Should be ranked higher but lacks contest entries |
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| Kareem Gordon (goofy) Ranked # 34,"Suffara" is Always in some argument with some one. Loves surfing but has not spent enough time practicing his turns, but there is hope yet. |
| Earl Bennett "Gyvah" is a tallented grom who if he spent more time surfing he would be at the top if his division. |
| Murphy Robinson, Ranked # 20, Is a dedicated young surfer who wants to improve. One of the newer surfers he is always around Jamnesia with the rest of the crew |
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| Leopold Bignal of "Dapa" Ranked =40, is the boogie board specialist from Boston. He cant wait for the Boogie Board division to open up in Jamaica so he can get some lime light! |
| Doran Edwards (regular) Ranked # 8, "Gum" is one of the most promising youngsters from the North Coast. Already he is pulling 360's and charging big Boston. He is very enthusiastic and will do well. |
| Sean Laidley (goofy) Ranked =31. "Satan" as his "friends" call him is another dedicated Boston baced surfer. He needs to settle down and make good use of his obvious talent. |
| Odlae 'Lasco" Layne, (regular) Ranked #30, hails from Boston Beach. This youngster is always out there trying. He has lost a tremendous amount of weight over the past few months. Lets see how it helps him in the water. |
| Dwayne Leckey, "Lagga"Ranked =27, is the comedian of the North Coast crew. He will have you in stitches with his strong rural accent and constant amusing social comentary. Says he needs a "Light" board. |
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| Dwayne Tracey Ranked = 27 or "Charlie" as he is better known is one of the best surfers at Boston Beach. The winner of last years Boston leg of the Grom Fest, Charlie has improved tremendously as a result of the board he won. He will be a factor in the open series this year. |
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| Junior Executive (North Coast) Tristan English 2005 north coast under 18 champ, Yellow is an aggressive regular footer who's trade marked Layback is well documented. Member of the 04 National Junior Team to Tahiti, Tristan is one of the 5 Jamaicans to have surrfed the world famous Teahupoo |
| 2nd VICE PRESIDENT (North Coast) Angelina Rowe leads the female charge of the north coast. The "Mother Hen" of the Boston Groms, this vibrant is a vital part of the JSA's push to expand the north east region. Look out for her on the long board. |
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| JSA MEMBERS |
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