JJ Yemma moved to Nicaragua as an 18 year old back in 1998 in search of surf. 10 years later JJ found the waves he sought after, but along the way developed a love for the people of Nicaragua and a passion to serve. As the founder of Popoyo Surf Lodge, JJ affords more time in the water than most pro's and can probably out surf most of them too.

However, more impressive than JJ's raw talent and explosive surfing is his humble persona and evidence of a life lived not for himself...