SURFER VILLAGE Article.ESA REGIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP 2006Nicole Finaske, Eastern Surfing Association`s SFL District Champion in Womens Shortboarding placed 3rd making it to Semi Finals at this years ESA Southeast Regionals Championship. Nicole recently got out of surgery a few weeks ago making it impossible for her to train or surf. Her first day back in the water was during the competition. The waves consisted of 6-7 feet all weekend. Nicole said she had the roughest time getting out the first day of the competition but was relieved that her heat didn`t start until Sunday morning when the waves became some what cleaner. Nicole is one of the most dedicated surfers I have ever spoken with, her love for the sport is unimaginable, she came out to Regionals without any kind of training, any kind of wave action , and she received one of the highest scores in her heat which moved her ahead to Semi Finals. We are very proud to have her represent our SFL District. SFL District Womens Shortboard Champion 2006Nicole Finaske Hometown: Deerfield Beach, FLYears Surfing: 4Sponsors: KT Surf, Carveboard, Spy Optic, RoxyFuture Goals: Become a Professional Surfer, Travel the world, Get paid to Surf, Win a title in the NSSA, and to always stay true to who I am.Written: JWB -May 2006