14 September 2026
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Q&A: Team Wales Surfer for EuroSurf Juniors 2026, Poppy Owen
Welsh groms are getting ready for EuroSurf Juniors which takes place in Bundoran from September 24 – October 4.
After showing up consistently to club, inter-club and national contests, long hours training, and surfing everything the Atlantic throws at us, these young shredders have the honour of representing their country against Europe’s best.
But who are they and what gets them frothing? We take a closer look with our exclusive EuroSurf Juniors Team Wales profiles!
Here's Pembrokeshire shredder, Poppy Owen.
Home break: Whitesands, Pembrokeshire.
Club: Pembrokeshire Surf Club.
Stance: Goofy.
How many years surfing? Four.
Who’s sponsoring you? No sponsors yet!
Favourite wave in Wales: Whitesands - my local break where I've shared lots of memories.
Favourite wave abroad: Tonel, Portugal - it's warm and has good waves.
Favourite surfer: Caity Simmers.
Best competition achievement: Winning U18s category at the Welsh Nationals in 2025.
Surfing goals over the next 12 months: To surf as much as possible and enjoy it. I'm hoping to improve my longboarding over the next few months.
Best thing about surfing in Wales: Getting to surf with all my friends in the best country in the world!
Support Team Wales
Catch Josie representing Team Wales in the U18s category out in Ireland at EuroSurf Juniors, Bundoran, kicking off September 24.
For full Team Wales info and all updates click here.
If you’d like to donate to support Team Wales, head to the WSF crowdfunder here.