FLORIDA'S FEATURED SURFER GIRL... Monica Ruggiero
This 17y.o. super stoked surfer girl came highly recommended to us because her surf stoke & enthusiasm are what keeps those around her excited & enthused.

WSSM: MONICA, YOU CAME SO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO US BECAUSE OF YOUR ENTHUSIASM & ZEST FOR SURFING. TELL US HOW YOU GOT STARTED IN SURFING?
MONICA: My Brother got me into surfing, he was so stoked whenever he paddled out, and I wanted to have something to be so stoked on. I’ve been surfing for 4 years.

WSSM: WE KNOW THERE AREN'T WAVES YEAR ROUND… HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN YOUR SURF STOKE WHEN IT’S FLAT?
MONICA: I just think about good waves I’ve caught, read magazines and pretty much every time I look at my board- I’m stoked.

WSSM: WHAT IS ONE SURF TRICK YOU WANT TO MASTER THAT YOU FEEL IS ATTAINABLE?
MONICA: I’ve been working on my frontside off-the-lips, so far so good, but I’m trying to do them like Tom Curren.

 WSSM: WE'VE HEARD YOU’RE A SOUL SURFER, NOT A COMPETITIVE SURFER. WHY IS THAT?
MONICA: I’ve done contests, but I always surf my best when I’m with my friends- and heat bells always set off my nerves.

WSSM: BEST PREPARATION FOR SURFING?
MONICA: WAX. No, seriously, a quick stretch and a smoothie from STIR IT UP is all I need.


Shoot Monica an email and let her know you read about her in WSSM. You can reach her at Rusty7234@aol.com