Meet
our riders
Get to know the talented athletes who trust Chelu Surfboards to take their performance to the next level. From local waves to world-class competitions, these riders embody the spirit of innovation, passion and fearless surfing.
Aine Joy Crilly
"Everything is better when you surf."
Part of team Chelu since 2023
Date of birth - 06/13/2008
Home town, beach - San Juan del Sur, Playa Maderas
Surfing style - Short board
Achievements - Ranked number 1 in Nicaragua sub 18 and sub 16 girls, Olympic training camp in Peru, on the national selection for Nicaraguan surfing, represented Nicaragua at the world juniors.
Freddy Marimon
"If I can, so can you."
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Date of birth – 07/08/2005
Home town, beach – Cartagena de Indias, Playa Las Velas
Surfing style – Adaptive surfing
Achievements – Two-time Adaptive Surfing World Champion, three-time US Open Champion. Freddy is a pioneer in adaptive surfing, inspiring the world with his determination, resilience, and unstoppable energy.
Yeferson López
"The ocean is my second home."
Part of team Chelu since 2021
Date of birth – 12/14/2004
Home town, beach – Tola, Rivas – Playa Popoyo
Surfing style – Shortboard, competitive focus
Achievements – Named Best Surf Athlete of the Year 2024
Dylan Thompson
"The ocean is my second home."
Part of team Chelu since 2021
Date of birth – 09/10/1987
Home town, beach – Hood River, OR / Pescadero, MX / Simeulue, Indonesia
Surfing style – Shortboard, longboard, freesurf, competitive
Achievements – Pro snowboarder turned surfer, co-owner of Aura Surf Resort (Sumatra), splits time between Indo & Baja, part of Team CHELU since early days after riding Jose’s first boards.
