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Mavericks Surf Contest 2016 –
Photo Credit: Fred Pompermayer


Mavericks 2016 Contest Winner: Nic Lamb


Nic Lamb. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer

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Nic Lamb Bio

Nic Lamb was born in Santa Cruz and has been paddling out since the age of 5. Lamb said he always felt more at home in the ocean then on land. He began competing when he was just 9 years old and won amateur events and obtained sponsors at the age of 12 and went pro at 14. Two years later went on to be named the California State Champion.

At 14 years old, Nic Lamb became one of the youngest surfers to ever charge Mavericks. In February of 2016, Lamb won the inaugural Titans of Mavericks big-wave event in Half Moon Bay.

Nic Lamb in his own words: “The moment I first paddled out to Mavericks at age 14 I immediately felt at home. This feeing gave me the conviction over the seasons to push harder than anyone in the lineup. I still feel this way however now I pick my days.

I was ready to compete in the event by age 17. I had the skills, confidence and was consistently putting on dominant performances in the lineup. However, I wasn’t invited to compete until about 8 seasons later. In the past, they allowed the older surfers to stay on the competitors list far longer than their ability effecting the young up and comers forcing us to stay on the sidelines. Had I been allowed to surf in the event when I was ready, I would be a multi champ by now. Guaranteed.”


Anthony Tashnick. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Anthony Tashnick. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Alex Martins. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Zach Wormhoudt. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Tyler Fox. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Tyler Fox. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Travis Payne. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Ryan Sellbach. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nic Lamb. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Ryan Augenstein. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nic Lamb. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nic Lamb. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nic Lamb. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nathan Fletcher. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nathan Fletcher. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Nic Lamb. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Mark Healey. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Jeff Clark, Kohl Christensen, Chris Bertish Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Jamie Mitchell. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Jamie Mitchell. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Greg Long. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Jamie Mitchell. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Grant Washburn. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Dave Wassel. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Colin Dwyer. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Chris Bertish, Ken Collins. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer
Chris Bertish. Photo credit: Fred Pompermayer

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