Ackeam Philips

Nickname: "Bob"

Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

Favorite local break: Copa

Favorite surfer: Jamie O'Brien

Hobbies other than surfing: Music, Football

Surfing goals: To become a professional surfer and travel the world

Favorite school subject: Mathematics and English

Name of your school: Donnald Quarrie High School

Favorite food: Ackee and Saltfish

Favorite music: Reggae

If I could travel anywhere in the world it would be: Tahiti

About International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980. 

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since.  The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Maile Aguerre (Hawaii) and Mike Gerard (USA).

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