On the back of sealing a deal with Morey Nicky G talks professionalism, the mysteries of star power and his need to flee the GC.

All photos courtesy of Rod Owen, shot in Bali during the Movement board test (or what we refer to as the Single Greatest Factor In The Making Of Nick Gornall).

Nick Gornall is considering leaving the Gold Coast. It’s a good thing, too. His complexion isn’t suited to that region of intense sunshine and reflective surfaces. It’s called Surfers Paradise, a misnomer for surfers and a truism for bodyboarders. Sydney will suit this man. He’s got an individual style that will make him the toast of the underground art-fashion scene for approximately one week early next April. He will probably supplement his bodyboarding wage by working in a pretentious clothing store selling Chronicles of Never tees for $250. Or maybe he will find a rich divorcee who he reminds of her first school boyfriend. Whatever, he will kill it.

Movement: You've been around the edges of the scene for a while, why has everything happened this year?

Nick Gornall: That’s a good question, I really don’t know. I’ve still just been doing what I do: boog around home, have always travelled heaps most of the year with mates, not so much filming but people have started to hit me up after meeting them along the way. So yeah, it’s been sick and I hope I can get out there more, try making some coin, meet people and get a career out of it, BOOM.

Movement: How does this sponsorship change your approach to bodyboarding?

Nick Gornall: It makes me a lot more dedicated to it, that’s for sure. I want to try and get heaps out of it and prove I can do it, which is a lot easier with money flow, boards and all. I just want to get more up there so I need more shots, which is pretty hard being from up Straddie way, ha.

Movement: Does this mean you too, like every other Queenslander with a dream, will move to the south coast of New South Wales?

Nick Gornall: Haha, I can’t believe you asked that, since my return (he’s been filming in Chile with Movement TV) and Goldy's poison waves I’ve been thinking I might move to Sydney next year. Been speaking to Grizz, Wilso and what not and I’m keen as. I’m over partying here, haven’t missed a weekend on the Gold Coast since I was 18 I don’t think.

Movement: Finally, what are your plans for the coming months? Anything with the Morey team? Hawaii?

Nick Gornall: Hmmm, I hope so. I want to do a Morey trip, that’s for sure. Might do Hawaii if I get some funds to help out.