Ramesh was born in a small village in the neighboring state of Karnataka. But soon after his birth Ramesh's parents decided to leave their native place, trying to flee from poverty and built up a better life in Kovalam, which was renowned for its big tourist industry. Many Karnataka families before use had succeeded in improving their standard of life by setting up small shops in tourist hotspots along the coast. Life has not been easy for Ramesh's mother. Ramesh is still too young to go to work and his father is a very heavy drinker. Ramesh also has two sisters and according to India’s tradition his family will have to pay a huge dowry if they want to find good husbands for Saku and Lakshmi. Luckily Ramesh can go to SISP, because a local school is impossible for him, because his native language differs a lot from the local language. Ramesh wants to practice surfing every day, because I want to become the best surfer in India and help my family! Ramesh first saw the ocean when I moved to Kovalam. Ever since he's been playing in the shorebreak. He started surfing when he was only 6 years old and has proven to be incredibly talented. Now, Ramesh is one of the best surfers in Kovalam and even go out in big days. Sometimes his father even comes to watch him rip. If it would be up to Ramesh, he'd would be surfing every day, from dawn until dusk.