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The Young Gun
On firm ground, Ben doesn’t really stand out from the crowd – just another good-looking surfer with a great tan and a winning smile. He’s not shy, but he’s occasionally a touch reserved – until it’s time to grab a few waves, at which point his eyes light up and his pace quickens. There’s no question what this kid lives for and he’s the first to admit it. At just 21 years old, Benoit has already been the European Longboard Champion and is currently the European SUP Surf Champion, and much of that can be credited to the skills he picked up on these waves right here. The funniest thing? You have the feeling the youngster is just getting started – we’ll see him paddling and surfing on the world’s stage for a long time to come.
