Emmet Doherty

Emmet Doherty is a life long Bundoran local. He is an all round water man, shortboard, single fins, longboard you name it Emmet will charge on it. He is the current SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) Irish Champion. Emmet just returned from the World Championships in Costa Rica where he was representing Ireland in the longboard division. This winter Emmet is going to concentrate on big wave SUP surfing. We are stoked to have Emmet onboard.

Hometown: Bundoran

D.O.B: 14/07/1978

Years Surfing: 19

Favourite Break: The Peak

Favourite Surf Travel Destination: Indonesia: Great waves, warm water, excellent trip every time!

Results:
Surfworld Team - 2009, Intercounties - 1st
Longboard - 2009, World Surfing Games, Costa Rica - 33rd
Longboard - 2009 Bundoran Squad Selection – 1st Place
Longboard - 2008 Strandhill Open - 1st Place
Longboard - 2008 Irish Nationals Bundoran - 4th Place
Stand up Paddle Board - 2009 Irish Nationals Portrush – 2nd Place
Stand up Paddle Board - 2008 Irish Nationals Bundoran – 1st Place
Senior - 2008 Irish Nationals Bundoran – 3rd Place

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a Grom!

Favourite Surfer: Kelly Slater or Laird Hamilton (can’t make up my mind!!)

Favourite Board: Whatever board suits the conditions