Hints: Yes, they are surfers. And, yes, this photo was taken at Rancho Santana.
Answer: They are three young Nicaraguans who are moving up quickly in the surfing world and entering the lofty ranks of international stardom: Oscar Guzman and Yefferson Lopez, who qualified for the ALAS Pro Tour Finals in El Salvador (the first time any male Nicaraguan surfers have reached this event), and Rasy Jaso, who, when this photo was taken, was preparing to compete in the ISA World Games in Peru.
About a dozen years ago, Isabella Currey, an American of Nicaraguan descent married to the Sales and Marketing Director of Rancho Santana, started a surf team with nothing but a few discarded surfboards and the conviction that she could prepare some youngsters for success in life through competitive surfing. And here you have the result.
In a recent email, Isabella says, “We are expanding our reach as well, now offering weekly training sessions for youth ages 14 to 17, paired with mentorship and ongoing anti-drug guidance…. The success we have seen makes one thing clear: When kids get the chance to participate in sports, their lives change.”
For information on how you can help support the team’s dreams and aspirations, click here.
