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Mel TGM Sedgwick

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Name:

Mel Sedgwick
Email:
Mel@surf4thesoul.com
Date of Birth:
26:05:54
When did you start surfing?:
1970-5 then Too Late 1998
Are You a Club Member?:
Yep
What is your Favourite surf film?:
Used to be point Break but fast overtaken by Single Fin Yellow.. just love the surf Philosophy.
What was the first concert you ever went to?:
John Mayall Bluesbreakers in 1968
Who would you most like to have been if you were in Star Wars?:
Han Solo but would probably have been cast as Jabba the hut
What’s your porn name? (Your first pets name and your mothers maiden name combined).
Snowy Whitehead
Who’s your surf hero? And Why?:
hmm difficult one.. I s'pose Joel Tudor cos he camps on the Nose with style but admire so many.
What did you enjoy most about school?:
Creeping over the railway Lines to the Girls School to watch em play Hockey :D Honest!!!
Where would your ideal surf trip be?:
Don't really hanker after anywhere to be truthful.. I'd love a peaceful island with a clean 3-4ft break every day.
What do you love most about your job?:
having been in entertainment most of my life I'd say the people I've met and still meet, these days I just love creating new things.
If you had one wish, what would it be?:

to be 30 again with the love and Life I have now and stay there for eternity...
but realistically to be fit and healthy again.

What board are you currently riding?:
a 9ft 6" Pin tail Classic noserider shaped to my design by Rich Henty..and my own paint job.. I just love it.
What has been your worst surfing injury?:
broke the Sternum in 3 places falling off the back of a big wave and landing on the board...
Any surfing tips for beginners?:
believe in yourself.. learn the rules and just DO IT!!!
Last book that you read?:
Re-read the mysteries of Britain by Lewiss Spence
Your guiltiest pleasure?:
Leanne
What’s the biggest wave you would like to surf?:
I don't do Size.. I know my limitations.. give me a good clean 3ft peeler any day to fill the Soul especially at Sunrise or sunset
What was your favourite cartoon as a kid? And why?:
Definately the Flintstones.. Fred was my role model and damn wilma and betty are BABES!!!!
What do you listen to before a surf to get in the mood?:
These days Jack Johnson or some good old Jackson Browne
Have you won any competitions – surf or other?:
Yeah lots but I've lived a long time.. a few photography contests.. too many talent competitions to mention, runner up to international poet of the year twice.but my greatest achievement is to have made it this far
What do you most want to achieve in life?:
I think I did it!! be happy feel fulfilled and have a love second to none.. just want to see my Kids happy now.
If you had the choice of a superpower what would you have and why?:
Levitation..think of the possibilities and its the best
What is the strangest thing that has ever happened to you?:
now thats a tough one cos so many things have happened but the strangest of all has to be a Young 19 year old falling head over heels in love with me.. I married her :D
   

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