BIO
Name: Juan Cruz Garcia Castañon
Age: 32
Height: 168
Weight: 75kg
Stance: Regular
Local Beach: Playa Grande
Best wave ever surf: Nazaré
My best surf spot: Nazaré
Sponsors: Quiksilver Argentina, La Paloma Brewing, Xtorsion Surfboards, Imported Oil, Econtenedor , Hardcore
G--Shock , Amande , Deseado, Brewing
ACHIEVEMENTS
I started surfing at the age of 6 in Playa Grande, Mar del Plata, Argentina, with my parents Cachito and Laura, both surfers and lovers of the sea and the beach. From an early age, I knew I wanted to surf big waves. In my city and country, we only have small waves, and the lack of money made my path very difficult. However, after finishing my studies, I began working to afford to travel, train, and develop the skills needed to reach the highest level of big wave surfing. My goal is to surf the biggest waves in the world and prepare for international championships. My ultimate ambition is to join the WSL Big Wave Tour and earn enough to support my family.
-I won the event “Mi Ola del año 2018 x Quiksilver” for the best big wave of the year 2018 (Argentina-only event).
Sponsors
Would you be interested in joining me in my mission and becoming a part of the story? Here are my current sponsors. For more information, please contact us at marketing@bigwavegrandprix.com