EP 115: Jackson Baker - His rookie year on the Championship Tour, The rise of The Wombats, Newcastle’s insane talent pool, Riding pink boards, Competing after loss, His experience at G-Land, and Goals for the rest of the season

Championship Tour rookie Jackson Baker joins the pod to talk about
his debut season. He discusses the camaraderie among the young
Australian surfers on tour (aka “The Wombats”), how important it is
to have a support system in an individualistic sport, following the
Brazilians’ blueprint, and all winning together. He looks back at
his road to the CT, growing up in Merewhether, being sponsored by
Rip Curl since he was eight years old, finding the right
competitive headspace after losing his mom, competing on the
Challenger Series, and making the Mid-season Cut. He shares why he
rides pink boards and wears number 61 on his jersey, describes how
his 2020 day job inspired him, explains his long relationship with
Channel Islands, talks about the insane talent pool in Newcastle,
and looks forward to the events he’s anticipating most to finish
out the season. Learn more about Jackson here and here.  Watch
him next at the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June
12-20 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following
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