The young surfer competing under the Belgian flag, due to his parents’ nationality, is a leading figure in island surfing.
Kamiel Deraeve, the young surfing talent who persuaded his parents to leave the tranquil North Sea in Oostduinkerke for the challenging Atlantic Ocean in Fuerteventura, has just won the Young Gun Award at the Big Wave Challenge in Los Angeles.
The young Belgian-Spanish prodigy achieved this milestone in a prestigious international competition in the United States. At just 13 years old, Deraeve, who lives on the island, has made his entry into the thrilling world of big wave competition, this time in California.
Nearly a year ago, in November, we reported on Kamiel’s exploits at the incredible wave in Nazaré, Portugal. The determination and skill of the young Belgian have caught attention, particularly for his ability to handle large and powerful waves, which has boosted his popularity in the surfing community.
