Name: Danielle Zirkelbach Marvin

DOB: 18.06.81

Nick Names: Zirk, #13

Home Town: Palm Coast/ Flagler Beach Fl.

Currently living: St. Augustine Beach, Fl.

Goofy, Regular or neither: Goofy

Years Riding: 3 ½

Memorable Moment: Scott and I were surfing "The Magic Spot" during a hurricane clean up swell. The water was crystal clear, the most perfect glassy water I have ever seen, pink and gold skies with a neon blazing sunset, and wave after wave of perfect 8ft. A frame magic! There were only three people in the water. As if the gift of waves and a canvas, the world’s truest colors wasn't good enough, a dolphin, only about two feet in front of us, gave birth to a tiny beautiful baby dolphin. As girly and corny as it seems I sat there and cried and was over whelmed with joy, respect, and deep admiration for the ocean and the sport I love! That day was perfect and is the most memorable time in the water I have ever had. I laugh when I hear people say Florida doesn't go off! But then again maybe that's my best kept secret!!! That spot is magic. That's where I love to surf most.

Future Goals: Continue to train everyday, travel, compete on the WQS, but most importantly love and have fun with surfing. I also am going to work really hard to combine my deep love for art and surfing into a full time gig. I am not sure how to do that yet, but if I continue to work hard on my dreams/goals I know it will some how come my way.

Heaviest bodily trauma: 3 Broken Ribs or maybe two broken wrists...not yet decided on which was worse!!!!!!!!

Greatest Professional Achievement: Florida Southern College Women's Soccer record holder for: Most minutes played in Florida Southern College History (playing in every games held during four years at FSC), Quickest Goal Scorer, one of the only two players to play as a field player and goal keeper, and longest yards out recorded to score a goal, and appeared on the Commissioners Honor Roll Four Years in a row. Worked as Assistant Graphic Designer / Webmaster for Eastern Surf Magazine.

Influences: My husband, Scott and all the guys who RIP in St. Augustine. I love being out there with all those guys because they push me, they are hard working and LOVE surfing. I like to gather bits and pieces of inspiration from people I meet where ever I go.

Thank you's to whom: I owe thank yous to so many people so if I forgot someone I'm sorry but you know I love and thank you! Chris Wyms (worlds best team manager), the entire Kaenon Staff, my husband Scott Marvin, Linda and Joe Elizarde, Daniel Marvin, All the Zirkelbach's, The Peaceful Warriors-Dan Millman, all my sponsors especially Kelly from Nikita, Matt Pruett, the Entire staff at ESM, any one who has the courage to work though the tough times and come out better then when the started! Also thank you to those of you who still have faith in women’s surfing!