Interview with Aruba’s #1 Professional Bodyboarder, Jonathan Boekhoudt
Photo courtesy of Jonathan Boekhoudt AS WITH MOST surfers, bodyboarding for Jonathan Boekhoudt, Aruba’s top-ranked drop knee competitor, is a way of life. Now that he’s going for the Open Division title, Boekhoudt talked to me about the sport, what drives him, and how others can also become pro-boarders.
[JF]: What is the name and division of the bodyboarding team you’re a part of?
[JB]: The team is the Aruba Bodyboarding Association and the Drop Knee division.When did you begin bodyboarding?
I began bodyboarding in 1992 at age 12. I was introduced into the bodyboarding world by some school mates. At first I wasn’t allowed to go bodyboarding because my parents thought that I would drown. I almost did drown a couple of times, by the way. I had my board and fins at my neighbors house who was also into the sport and together we used to sneak away and walk 45 minutes to get to our break and back. Nowadays, I just need to ask permission from my wife to go surfing.
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