In case you missed our Instagram post, we recently introduced our Grom Program! We are so stoked to kick it off by introducing one of the members of the Thread Grom Team, Sawyer Lindblad! Sawyer is a 14 year-old surfer who is absolutely killing it in her competitions! Read on to learn a little more about her. 

Tell us a little about yourself!

"I started surfing when I was 9 years old and have lived in San Clement my whole life."

What made you get into surfing/what do you love about it?

"My love for the ocean and nature made me get into surfing. I love how disconnected I am from the world when I am surfing. 

Who do you look up to in the surf world?

"My brother, Taj Lindblad."

You just won the Ripcurl National Finals. How did that feel?

"It felt amazing. I had been out of the water for 5 weeks due to an MCL injury prior to the event, so the win felt even more special."

How did you prep for the competition?

"I surf in all types of conditions and train a lot to prep for contests."

What are your goals for the future when it comes to surfing?

"I want to quality for the WSL world tour and become one of the best female surfers in the world."

Hobbies outside of surfing?

"I love playing tennis and baking."

Favorite part about being on Thread's Grom Team?

"I love being able to represent a really cool company."

Favorite Thread product?

"My favorite Thread product is the tides phone case."

We are so hyped to have Sawyer as part of the Grom Team! Make sure to follow her on insta @sawyerlindblad