Tinho Dornellas

Tinho Dornellas

DOB: May 1750?

HOMETOWN: Merrit Island

FAVORITE WAVE/RIDING SPOT: Merrit Island, Florida, Maui, Gorge, Jackson Lake on the Grand Teton National Park

SPONSORS: Hyperflex Wetsuits, Hobie Sunglasses, Fanatic, Maui Sails, Calema Watersports

FAVORITE MOVES: Reverse railride back to sail. Grabbing my sons chocolate mousse after having ate mine. This is the only time I can run really fast. Sneaking a SUP session before work.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Teaching windsurfing since 1978, US Sailing Master Instructor trainer(2 in the US for Windsurfing), Freestyle Souteast Champion, 2000 Windsurfer of the Year, designer of the Zen and beginner board, and two different school sails for two different companie

MUSIC: Reggae, Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, New Age, Brazilian,African music, some country

FAVORITE FOOD: Spicy food, Thai, Sushi, Portuguese

INFLUENCES: God, Christ, my father in law and my parents

GOALS: Working on being the best Dad for my kids. Stay fit and healthy until the lights go out. SUP the biggest waves in unspoiled Portugal, Sail my sailboat across the Atlantic