EX-WORLD champion Barton Lynch believes teenager and Ocean & Earth rider Jordan Lawler can follow an endless stream of quality North Narrabeen surfers and convert his natural talents into results on a wider stage. .
Picture: MARTIN LANGEJordan will be one of eight junior surfers from across Australia joining fellow North Narrabeen teen Tylah Hutchinson, competing in the upcoming Rip Curl GromSearch finals at Bells Beach
Tylah qualified after winning a groms event at North Cronulla in January, while 14-year-old Jordan booked his ticket to Bells after winning two titles in South Australia last November.
What made Jordan’s victories all the more impressive was the youngster fighting above his weight in claiming the 16s crown, to go along with the 14s win.
Lynch is now certain the goofy-footer can follow a long line of North Narrabeen champions and put on a show in Bells from Sunday.
“Narrabeen just continues to be a hotbed of surfing talent,” Lynch, who is Jordan’s coach, said.
“Guys like Simon Anderson, Damien Hardman, Chris Davidson, Nathan Hedge, Laura Enever, Davey Cathels … it’s fair to say Jordan is the next in line of such a great surfing heritage.”
It’s a big call from Lynch, but one he’s prepared to back in young Jordan.
“He’s got youth, he’s got natural ability and he hates to lose,” the 1988 world champion said.
“Last week he didn’t have a good week at training and you could see that was burning away in him, he was stewing over it.
“That is an important ingredient to have.”
The Mater Maria Warriewood year 9 student said Lynch’s influence over the past six months has been life altering.
“He’s helped me with everything,” Jordan said.
“Helped with my surfing, everyday life things and he’s helped me out with sponsors.
“He’s the best guy ever.”
Young Jordan said he will head to Bells tomorrow in a “confident” mood.
“I feel good, I want to get the best result I can,” he said.
-Manly Daily.
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