| JettyGirl:
While faltering economies, political turmoil and
energy issues dominated most of the headlines
during the past year, much of 2008's good news
slipped through the cracks. What's the best thing
that happened to you in 2008 and what are you
most hopeful for in 2009?
Heather Jordan: Reflecting
on this past year, I find that the best thing
that happened to me was a trip to Yosemite. For
2009, I am most hopeful for others and myself
to discover more fulfilling and happier insights
on life.
JG: Tell us about the first
time you ever stood up on a surfboard. Where was
it and what were you riding?
HJ: I think I was
riding a big yellow BZ foam board when I was 10
years old. This was after attempting to surf a
boogie board at Oceanside’s north jetty.
JG: What is your current
favorite board? In 2009 do you have any plans
to experiment with different surfboard designs,
materials or fin configurations?
HJ: My favorite
board is the N9 from Nezzy. I don't have ideas
for changing anything with my current board, but
I am looking forward to trying a balsa wood surfboard.
JG: Do you have any heroes?
If so, who and why?
HJ: Yes, someone
who I greatly look up to is my Aunt Innanaka.
She's starting a business in natural healing,
something I want to get into as well.
JG: In 2009 we'll see the
best single maneuver ever done by a female surfer.
Who do you think will pull the move and what do
you think it will be?
HJ: I think everyone
does the best maneuver, whenever they are happy
and in the moment while surfing. The "best"
maneuver will show the purest expression, whether
it be a technical maneuver or a simple turn.
For those of you who like to
jump around instead of going one by one, here's
the complete list of surfers...
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Caption: If our society had more people like Heather
Jordan, the would would be a much nicer place.
Humble, unassuming, graceful...Heather quietly
goes about her business without a lot of unnecessary
hype or fanfare. We surf many of the same spots
and recently I've noticed Heather regularly throwing
fins out the back on her turns. With flair AND
elegance, Heather's a sponsor's dream. Photo:
Chris Grant / JettyGirl.com
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