Best Local Grom
Kelson Lau
He may only be 12 years old and stand less than five feet tall, but there’s nothing small about Kelson Lau’s surfing. Fearlessly going for it on some major waves, Kelson carves like an old pro, even placing in some local surf competitions. Hailing from Peahi, this saimin-loving grom is just as dedicated to his grades at Kalama Intermediate as he is to the waves. Already sponsored by Hurley, Dakine and Lau Lau Shapes, his surfing is making a bigger splash than the waves at Jaws during a north swell–and you’ll probably find him tearing it up out there pretty soon. @beccanaka
Runner-up: Joao Marco
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