Jack Tyro
At just 16 Jack Tyro is the youngest ever surfer to crack our top 10. He deserves to be here. The quiet, humble surfer won the Under 18 Longboard title at Westport in January, then the Open Men’s Longboard title and then, later that afternoon, the Under 16 shortboard title. Jack’s trio of National Championships marks the first time anyone has ever won three premier divisions in one single year.
What makes Jack special is that he conducts himself with the utmost integrity and respect. He’s an amazing person to be around and just so nice to everyone. That alone doesn’t win championships, of course, but it helps to open doors. And those doors are opening for him. He has been invited to compete in the Longboard QS series that will take place at Noosa and Manly, Australia, in the first half of 2023.
Jack tips his hat to the efforts of his mum and dad, Jen and Steve. Steve is a seasoned competitive surfer himself with a penchant for adventure surfing. He and Jack have a special relationship around the surf comps … a winning formula.
“Dad took me to all of his surf comps when I was little, and now he takes me to mine,” Jack begins. “He knows the little things needed to prepare for a comp. As well as shortboarding, he also introduced me to longboarding and taught me that 5s, 10s and drop-knee turns win heats, comps and titles. We’ve been to every nook and cranny of New Zealand searching for surf. I couldn’t think of a more supportive father. I must mention however that we are very lucky that my mum and Sam put up with the both of us. I am stoked I have the support from a genuine surfing family.”
Take a bow Jack, and scroll down to see the company you are keeping.
