The race to become the top surfer is fiercely competitive – Anastasia Ashley is talented and is bound to improve even further.
Born in San Clemente, California on February 10, 1987, Anastasia began her surfing journey at the age of 5 just before relocating to Hawaii. By 6, she clinched a surf contest victory using an old board she salvaged from a trash can outside her home, and at 7, she secured sponsorship, allowing her to transition from the discarded boards to brand new ones.
In 2003, she earned the Triple Crown Rookie of the Year honor, and by the time she turned 16, she had won her first national title. Anastasia has accumulated several titles, including two championships from the National Scholastic Surfing Association and the Professional Surfing Tour of America, as well as the 2010 Pipeline Women’s Pro in Hawaii.
In 2014, she made an appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. As of September 8, 2014, Anastasia Ashley held the 59th rank in the Women’s Qualification Series for that year.
She also guest-starred on Hell’s Kitchen during the third episode of Season 14, where she instructed the winning team challenge participants on how to surf.
Anastasia not only boasts incredible looks but also excels as an athlete.
by Terence Johns