North Devon surfer strives for global success in 2015

Well known for its beautiful coastline and sandy bay, North Devon should come as no surprise as home to some of Britain’s top surfers, and 19 year old Laura Crane is yet another surfer living up to the area’s excellent surfing reputation as she plans to take on the world’s top surfers in 2015.

A professional surfer and model, Laura already has two British titles under her belt, and is currently a member of Great Britain’s national surfing team. She grew up in Croyde, home to one of the UK’s finest surfing beaches, where she honed her skills and was able to practice on some of the finest waves that British waters have to offer.

Last year was a big year for Laura, who made the move to Portugal to embrace more European and global modelling and surfing opportunities, spending the last few months of 2014 competing in Hawaii. This month she faces the challenge of qualifying for the surf world tour, with this year being the last chance to compete in the junior category.

Despite all the travelling however, she still found time to return home for Christmas in Croyde with the family – a perfect way to relax before the hectic year she has ahead!

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