Athlete Profile

One of the exciting new developers in Australasian Pro junior surfing is Laurie Towner from Angourie NSW.

Laurie is part of the new generation of Kids holding the flag high for Australia. A quite kid with heaps of talent, Laurie is starting to build a strong reputation throughout the global surfing community.

Growing up at Angourie, Laurie has had the opportunity to mix it amongst some of Australia's finest surfers including the likes of Navrin Fox, Jeremy Walters, and 2003 Australasian Junior Champion Dan Ross.

At age 17, Laurie has already established himself as a strong competitor on the ASP junior series. Last year Laurie competed on the 2003 junior series with some solid results. He went on his first trip to the Mentawai’s and featured in his first video, "Stepping Stones".

In 2004 Laurie left School to focus on competing on the 2004 junior series. Laurie acheived some good results and finished the year in 23rd positon.

This year Laurie is focusing on the junior series and a top 15 finish. Currently sponsored by Billabong, Reef, and Von Zipper, Laurie is set to take the next few years by storm.

Personal Particulars

• Place of Birth: MacLean
• DOB: 6/02/87
• Height: 5'11
• Weight: 65Kg
• Stance: Natural
• Sponsors: Billabong, Von Zipper, Reef.
• Trademark moves: Floaters
• Training: Boxing, Yoga
• Favourite Food: Banana Smoothes, Seafood
• Favourite Music: Punk and Rap
• Other Interests: Fishing, Spear Fishing, Touch Football
• Years Surfing: 9
• Years Competing: 6
  

Goals

• Top 15 Junior Rating 2005
• Make the Aussie Titles and World Junior Championships.

Career Highlights

• Quarter Finals, Billabong Pro Teen, Bells Beach. 2004
• Under 14 Gromfest Winner
• 2* Under 12 Gromfest winner