Jarid Williams is a fourteen-year-old Outer Banks, North Carolina surfer who grew up in California but has spent much of his life traveling and exploring exotic places like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Thailand, Philippines, Caribbean, and Mexico. During the winter months, he spends more time with both parents outside of Fort Bragg, North Carolina where he father, an Army officer, is stationed. He spends this time working in his garden, cooking, juicing, and reading. Future travel plans include Central America and Europe. Jarid Williams was born severely pre-mature at 25 weeks, weighing just 1 pound, 10 ounces. Yoga, surfing, and healthy eating have rendered him extremely healthy and happy. He is seriously focused on Engineering and design. His professional goals include designing effective water safety devices that do not hinder movement and marine devices designed for enhanced viewing of areas that are otherwise difficult to navigate. Jarid was born severally premature at 25 weeks and weighed less than two pounds. He does not mind being the smallest kid in class because he has the biggest sense of adventure. Jarid is interested in Engineering, Quantum Physicist, and Cooking. He enjoys sleeping, eating, gardening, eating, and sleeping. He has two Savannah cats and an i-pad. Jarid’s favorite place to surf is on the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina. Catch him on Hatteras Island (HI).