Shey Yates

Name: Shey Yates
Age: 18
Hometown: Little Oaks, Encinitas
Spot: D Street
Sponsors: Planet earth, AKA Surfboards, Electric, Nixon, DC, Destination, Boardroom
Board(s): Squash tail 6'0”
Teacher: My dad on the end of his longboard.
Travel: New Jersey. It was epic
Favorite experience: Loons. It was looney.
Favorite ‘CTer: Bobby Martinez
Style comparison: Tits Mcgee
Competition: nope
What aspect of surfing is most important to you? All three (competition, free surfing, travel). Each of them contributes to an aspect of your surfing.
“Shey has just pure, natural talent. You can’t teach it or coach it, all you can do is encourage it. I believe Shey can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.” - Brent Stephens, ICON management