by Chris MacDonald
Writer/Photographer, HB Ambassador/The Local News Columnist

Courtney Conlogue, 19, who won the 2009 US Open in HB, recently signed posters and hats for delighted visitors at Surf City Nights. The hardworking former Summer X Games Gold Medalist and recent champion of the Swatch Girls Pro France Surfing Competition at Les Bourdaines, has surfed out of HB for years. She's literally living out her dream of being a pro surfer, a dream she's had since 10. Now Courtney is one of the top surfers in the world, who spends over 6 hours a day in the water getting ready for competitions like the US Open. "I want to be ready for the chances I get so I gladly put in the training," said the nice athlete, who also runs and boxes to keep in shape. "I love being able to perform in my home surf, where I have lots of friends but I also love being on the move and not getting stagnant." Pat Lien of Chuck Dent Surfboards is a big Courtney fan, who's thrilled she's doing so well. "She's having a great year and is a real competitor," said the longtime HB legend. Courtney, who is sponsored by Billabong, was signing posters of her surfing, courtesy of Toyota of Huntington Beach. All of us in Surf City wish her the best. She's a fantastic HB Ambassador throughout the world. Go Courtney!

Photos:
1. Former US Open Champion Courtney Conlogue and HB Ambassador/The Local News Columnist Chris MacDonald
2. Former US Open Champion Courtney Conlogue holding a poster showing her winning surfing style.