We’re proud to announce that a South Florida local took the #1 spot in the Volcom Stone your boardies contest! We sat down to find out what’s really on Ft. Lauderdale Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Tom Frezza’s mind. BC: What made you decide to compete in the Volcom Stone Your Boardshorts Contest? Tom: I’ve always designed T-shirts and fun things like that and have always wanted to design my own pair of boardshorts, so I figured this would be a good opportunity. BC:  What inspired your design? Tom:  I also do a lot of carving and the natural wood grain has always put me in a daze. So I came up with a cool woody design. BC:  Your boardshorts are called the “Tree Trunks.” Do you encourage tree hugging? Tom: Only when they hug back. BC:  How long have you been creating artwork? Tom: Ever since I could pee in the snow. BC:  So you’re an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard. How long have you been saving lives and taking names? Tom: Going on 5 years… No names, please. BC:  What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever seen on the beach? Tom: Fun drunk chick fighting with dropkicks. BC:  What sports are you into? Tom:  Surfing….. Duh…. BC:  How many times have you rolled an ATV? Tom: I don’t do drugs. BC: What’s your craziest lifeguard story? Tom: Fat guys in small bikinis…. Always a good story. BC:  Do you feel that winning this contest has benfitted you as an artist? Tom: No cheese intended, but absolutely. There is so much out there that inspires me and I hope that my art can do the same for others. I feel thankful and honored for the recognition. We can’t wait to see these bad boys in person. Thanks, Tom and Congratulations from all of us at BC!