The Future of Panamenian Surfing

When Nic McLean filmed Oli, the Panamanian kid on the video above, he wrote the following:

"Please use the video in it any way you want to help out Oli. I really liked him a lot and would love to see him continue to excel... God bless you and keep me posted on his successes. Thanks so much."

- Nic McLean

Two years ago, was the first time I met Oli, in his local beach and town, Santa Catalina. He made an impression on me, because of his style, no fear attitude and air tricks. Inspite of that impression, I didn't talk to the kid, I guess he was 9 years old by the time? I don't know. What impressed me the most about the kid, was that he came for a chat. He just wanted to see my board. He explaned to me that the shaper of my board Juan Jimenez (Boa Surfboards), was sponsoring him with free boards. "Not just a talented surfer, but a cool kid" I said to myself.

When I saw the video presented above I felt great that Oli is receiving some help from other people too (Nic McLean). Oli is a very talented surfer and can turn pro in the future. He will need to keep on with the good work and he also will need some financial help. If you want to pass Oli's video around or help him financialy, feel free to do so, for more information about Oli's carrear you can reply to this post.