Lisa Andersen, who is also from Florida. Andersen, 32, has applied to the ASP for a full-time wildcard return to the womenąs professional surfing circuit in 2002. A decision by the board is pending.
"I never wanted to retire," Lisa said. "When I finished the tour in September last year, Iąd just won an event and I was pretty much on top of everything - then I fell pregnant. I really wanted to come back again and this was the best time for me. I was thinking maybe I could get a couple of wildcards through Roxy events and then I saw all the emails about Kelly getting a full wildcard and I thought it might be a good opportunity for me to apply for the same. I wouldnąt want to do half a year anyway, because Iąd want to give it my best and compete for the world title. Seeing how Layne (Beachley) could be tying my record, Iąd love to make it harder for her."
After the birth of her second child, Mason, six months ago, Andersen feels she has made a full return to her surfing form and is looking forward to testing her skills against the current stock of female surfers on tour.
-By Jodi Young
