Keshia was present in this prestigious event for the first time and did not know what to expect as she has not done any international contest before and only one European Pro Junior before.
She did not go with any big expectations and was just stoked to be part of the few chosen ones.
There were 24 countries representing with 12 members per Country so a huge turnout and lots of hungry surfers wanting to perform.
Keshias first heat was great, despite having been in hospital before, having an injection for a ripped muscle on her hand and having acupuncture and one of the most painful injections ever.
She made it through to next round and was looking strong.
The way the event works is that, you have two chances, if you loose in 3rd or 4th in the main event, you go to the repercharge and can still get through that way, as long as you get 1st or 2nd that is. Otherwise you get relegated to the cheering squad....
Well, Keshia was determined she was not going to be part of that squad and that the rest of the surfers where going to cheer for her.
After many surfing days, many happy moments, good and bad waves, Keshia made it all the way to the repercharge 5th round.
It means that:
She finished top 20 in the girls under 18's ( with still 3 years to go in the same category )
She scored the highest wave combination of the girls, 14.33 of a possible 20
She was 4th out of all the European Girls representing !
Keshia was still thinking she was dreaming......! Its a great way to start the international contests and to gain confidence and to know that she can go far. Specially after the winner of the girls was Canelle Boulard from France.
Keshia left the event on the 29th of May, arrived home on the 30th at 20:30.
She had time to unpack, pack, have a home cooked dinner and.... time to get on the road again at 1am.
This time she is off to France for the Girls Pro Junior and WQS event that will take place in Seignosse.
You can check all progress on Swatch Girls Pro
For now we leave you with some photos of the event and a link to the ISA site ISA World Juniors
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