MEET THE ROOKIE: Nadia Erostarbe – Making history for Spain and the Basque country as the first Spanish and Basque woman on the CT, Growing up in Zarautz, Overcoming self-doubt & Feeling like the earned her spot on Tour
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Nadia Erostarbe discusses her historic qualification for the Championship Tour as the first Basque and Spanish woman, sharing her journey of overcoming challenges and self-doubt.
Nadia Erostarbe joins Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE after making history as the first Basque and Spanish woman to qualify for the Championship Tour. Raised in the surf-rich town of Zarautz in Spain’s Basque Country, Nadia grew up surrounded by a tight-knit surf community and inspired by trailblazer Aritz Aranburu. She reflects on watching contests at her home break, learning from local big-wave surfers, and building confidence through international competition. Nadia opens up about the emotional journey to qualification, coming within one spot the year before, battling injuries, and overcoming self-doubt during the Challenger Series season. She shares how working with sports psychology, leaning on her support system, and believing in her dream helped her finally secure her place on Tour. She also discusses traveling with her boyfriend and coach, preparing her quiver with Darren Handley at DHD Surfboards, and her rookie season goals including Rookie of the Year and a Top 10 finish. From representing both the Basque Country and Spain to competing against world champions, Nadia breaks down what this historic qualification and season means to her. Learn more about Nadia and follow…
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