“Meet the Surfer : Answers at the tip of the board” is a MeetFigueira section that aims to make local surfers and their maneuvers known with words, in the form of a summer survey.
He is a son of Costa de Lavos, but he avoids mentioning it so that others don’t feel inferior.
He’s Antonio Bertier ‘s best surf buddy and that alone would make any text come to an end. Even small. But, as he mentions the Conchinha Doce pastry shop and the Pérola do Oceano restaurant, it’s also important to say this: he’s the brother anyone should want, he’s a hard worker, an early riser, a great cyclist and the most loving father Laurinha could have.
With or without him, Figueira da Foz has lost a world bodyboard champion, but Figueira’s surfing has gained the most powerful drop.
He surfs better than you on a shower sponge. And than me too. However, I happen to be his best surf buddy, after all.
Ladies and gentleman’s, Pata , Pike Pata, João Filipe Pata, a person in the first person:
Best spot in Portugal?
Cabedelo when it’s good.
Why is Figueira da Foz the best spot in Portugal?
Because there were waves every day and with few people. Nowadays it’s not quite like that.
What is the best wave in Figueira?
Cabedelo when it’s good.
What was your best session ever in Figueira?
I remember one in Costa a few years ago. To the north.
LOVE GOAT from Figueira?
Who’s that?
Best board that passed through Figueira?
My 4`10 sponge from sportzone.
What was your best board?
My 4`10 sponge from sportzone.
Best snack in Figueira after surfing?
The Conchinha Doce cakes.
Best surf dinner ever in Figueira?
I don’t remember.
Best view of Figueira?
From the Casa do Sporting in Serra.
Figueira’s most beautiful site?
Murtinheira
Best surf Buddy Holly
You
Best surf music?
Prison Bound – Social Distortion
Best surf movie?
Sabotaj
Movie of your life?
Sabotaj
Some friends are coming to Figueira, you’re not there. What do you say to them?
It used to be good and go to Pérola.
Are you all right?
Everything.
Does Figueira da Foz need work or acupuncture?
What he needs is surgery.
Two messages for future generations?
Don’t listen to Spanish singers crying and put down your computers and go for the chicks.
