Ingemar Cressey

Ingemar Cressey (born 26 February 1980, East London, South Africa) is a semi professional surfer from East London, South Africa. Cressey and his wife, Claire live in Cardiff, Wales. He is currently competing on the 2008 BPSA UK Pro Surf Tour.

Biography

Early life and family

Cressey was born "Ingemar Cressey" on 26 February 1980 in East London, South Africa. He was named after the Swedish boxer Ingemar Johansson and is the youngest of five children. He attended Hudson Park High School and stirling primary school in East London, South Africa.

Cressey started surfing at the age of 9. After a run of successful wins at local Grommet contests he was picked up by Billabong at just 11 years old, securing a 5 year sponsorship deal with them, representing his province as part of the Border team annually from this time.

In 1991 he became South African Champion for under 12's, beating now pro surfer David Weare (2008 winner of the Quiksilver Pro part of the ASP World Tour), and securing second place in the contest the following year. At the same time he found local fame at age 13, as the youngest competitor to secure entry to the Billabong Pro in 1993.