The JD&AV Groms Quest follows a simple and impactful format designed to identify and nurture young Stand Up Paddle (SUP) athletes across India. Each event begins with a one-day workshop led by certified International Surfing Association (ISA) trainers and national-level SUP instructors, introducing participants to ocean safety, paddle techniques, and board handling. The day concludes with selection trials, where top performers are chosen for sponsored advanced training programs and entry into the next level of competition. The pathway progresses from clubs to district, state, and national levels, creating a clear, merit-based ladder for grassroots athletes. This structure ensures that young paddlers from coastal and inland communities get equal opportunities to represent their regions, supported by Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and state surfing associations. The Groms Quest is not just a competition—it’s a nationwide movement to build a sustainable SUP ecosystem in India, empowering youth through sport, skill, and coastal connection.

JD&AV Groms Quest 2025 is India’s leading youth Stand Up Paddle (SUP) development program founded by Jehan Driver (Ocean Ambassadors Foundation) and Arun Vasu (Arun Vasu Foundation – TT Group). Supported by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI) and state surfing associations, the initiative nurtures young paddlers from coastal and fishing communities across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and beyond. Participants train under International Surfing Association (ISA) course presenter Jehan Driver and certified ISA SUP Instructors, gaining professional coaching, safety training, and competition experience. Through grassroots bootcamps, district events, and national SUP championships, Groms Quest builds pathways for youth to become India’s next generation of professional SUP athletes. The program creates local employment, tourism opportunities, and community pride—uniting coastlines across the Indian Ocean under one goal: to make India a global force in Stand Up Paddleboarding.