Meet Matuse Family Member Nate Cintas Jr.

Nate Cintas Jr. joined the Matuse Family in 2007. Nate is a local shredder who hails from the Point Loma area. Nate competes in the NSSA and travels during the summer chasing waves in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Nate began the 2009 NSSA Explorer season with a gut full of butterflies. He was ranked 30th out of 58 kids, 18yrs old and under, after his first few contests. Although he had won several local events, the NSSA introduced a new group of polished young surfers that were very aggressive in the water.

Nate stepped it up, and was ranked 21st, then 15th, then 13th. He finally made a quarter final, and was ranked 10th. The following event Nate went to the semi’s and stepped up to the 8th position. That was when Nate realized he had the ability and drive to become one of the top 5 competitors. The following contest was held at Ocean Beach, and Nate had the confidence and drive to receive 2nd place, ranking him 5th overall.

Two weeks ago he traveled to Huntington Beach to compete in the backyard of some of the hottest competitors in the NSSA. It was a glorious day for Nate, and he won the event. Nate is now ranked 3rd overall in the Southwestern Conference of the NSSA 18 & under competition.

Nate would like thank his sponsors, Matuse, Sector 9, Oakley, Reef, Plus 1, Freestyle, Point Loma Boardroom, & Julie Designs. He could not have accomplished what he has without the encouragement and support of his sponsors!

Nate is en route to Costa Rica for a little ‘free surf’ session. Peace out.

Picture 1: Nate exiting the water after a heat.
Picture 2: Nate logging some barrel time in the Indian Ocean somewhere.

Words and images from Nate Cintas Senior