Introducing Dr Simon McCosker
Nationality:
Australian.
Current Position:
JMO at Wollongong Hospital.
Favourite surf spot:
Potholes or Aussie Pipe!
Favourite surf destination:
Undecided (too many places I have yet to surf!)
Travel experience:
UK, Europe, USA, Hawaii, Baja (Mexico), Canada, Vietnam, NZ, Bali, India, Japan.
Best surf trip ever:
So far, surfing Trestles as good as it can get was pretty incredible despite the crowd.
Worst surf trip ever:
Getting skunked in Baja – cold and tiny.
Best advice you were ever given with regards to surfing:
Move with your shoulders and hips to direct the board.
Education and work experience:
Studied Genetics Bachelor then MD at Sydney University. Mid way through 2 years as a Junior Medical Officer at The Wollongong Hospital.
Favourite surfer in the world and why:
Close call between Ryan Burch, a fellow goofy footer who oozes style on whatever he rides or Dave Rastovich, who reads waves so well and does awesome work for the environment.
Current go-to surfboard:
Rasta Torus Twin by Gary McNeil 5’6′ 20′ 2’7/16
Any other information you would like to add about yourself:
Well, I really enjoy life and try to always enjoy the small things that might go unnoticed from time to time.