Nico Peña, the captain of "Lobos de mar division", tells us a bit more about himself in the following interview, transcribed from a squared notebook in doctor's handwriting. How long have you been called Nico Peña and when and where was this person born? For 24 years this August 11th, I almost born in an elevator of the Acorachan clinic in 1991 in Barcelona. Your stomping ground is Vigo, but you've spent some time in the city of Hercules, what were you doing there? I went to get to know the city, to familiarize myself with the environment and to confirm that I'm still lucky when it comes to changing habitats... I also had the good fortune to observe and participate in some training sessions at "La vieja Escuela" and to meet Pedrín from Tapia and Diego from Coristanco, who are surfing aces. So I was in good company and happy. I'd like to take this opportunity to send them a big hug and wish them both a good summer. You've really brightened up the area with your photographer friend Matías, what areas have you been to? If you can tell... He's truly amazing!!!!! I already knew him by sight, we grew up in nearby neighborhoods. The truth is, he's been a real discovery for me and for every surfer from A Coruña who has experienced this period of photographic prosperity. And the spots... the Arteixo area at this time of spring offers a lot of play, and if I'm honest with you, I didn't go to Ferrol to single-slide any day... GREAT MATÍAS!!! What are your short-term upcoming horizons??? To repeat an experience at "Atlantic Surf", working, smiling and making people smile hand in hand with Nico Kalli, from now until the end of September. Surfing is also included in the pack, and I'll be submitting myself to the "Canarian sitting". Does it take you long to comb that hair? I don't comb it!! I'm in hat mode, saving my field of vision. Little by little I'll adapt without stress or psychedelic buns. Which do you prefer, rumba, samba or lambada? Rumba I felt, feel and will feel. Samba was the name of my dog when my parents' marriage was still ongoing. Lambada, no idea but Nico Kalli tells me it's a dance style, I'll have to believe him. I hate love and war, both are eternal projects, but well, with time one learns, "a difficult world with an uncertain future". Thanks to my family for their unconditional support, to the "Nastylaybacks" for the style and the marked ones, to Atlantic surf for the opportunity to repeat and last but not least; thanks to my trusted dentist for making me smile again, a hug and a kiss to all!!! Photography: Matias BBK
