Halifax surfer Justin Huston has officially accepted the position of Co-President at the Surfriders Association of Nova Scotia (SANS).

Huston was offered the position after former President Pat Bannister stepped down in March as a result of increased work demands.

When he’s not surfing, Huston works with the province’s department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Also joining the SANS board is Chartered Accountant Duncan Allan, who has officially accepted the position of Treasurer.

SANS is a non-profit organization that serves to protect and promote surfing in Nova Scotia.