name: "Micaela Eastman"
aka: "Just Micaela"
age: "18"
home: "Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz, California
local break: "Pleasure Point"
favorite break: "Tipi's"
stance: "Regular"
latest board: "A performance 9'0" and a 9'6" log"
vintage board: "I have been riding this 1966 9'8" Jacobs that C.J. lends to me for the vintage contests. It is one of the cleanest, most fun vintage boards I have ever ridden"
started surfing: "I have spent my entire life in the ocean, but did not start surfing hard until about four years ago in 1999"
competitive highlights: "3rd at the 2002 Hobie San Onofre. 3rd at the 2002 MSA at Malibu, 1st at the 2004 Arden Taylor in Ventura"
work: "School and Coffeetopia Coffee Shop "
school: "I'm at Cabrillo College"
music: "Wyclef, Bob Marley, Buju Banton, G-Love, Red Hot Chili Peppers"
surfing influences: "C.J. Nelson, Dane Perlee, Zander Hartmen, Josh Rothman, Phil Edwards & Margo Oberg"
favorite maneuver: "Noseride in the barrel"
quote: "Every Day is the Best Day"
future plans: "Saving up to go to Aus this winter"