Sawyer Nelson

Sawyer Nelson is a main character in Dolphin Tale. He is a good friend of Winter after being her founder. He is a nice, animal loving teen who developed a close bond with Winter and became her best friend. He is portrayed by Nathan Gamble.

History
Sawyer's dad seems to be dead or away, which could have affected his childhood, triggering depression as teenager. Sawyer was on his way to summer school one day when Winter was beached and caught in crab trap. Sawyer had his trusty pocket knife with him, so he cut Winter free. When CMA came he met Hazel for the first time. After school he stopped at the aquarium to see it. After a few days he became an employee hi because he was the only one Winter liked.

Interests

 * Dolphins
 * Hazel Haskett
 * His job
 * Action Figures
 * Airplanes

Personality
Sawyer is Winter's founder. He was first seen as a lonely 12 year old with no friends. After discovering Marine Aquarium Clearwater Marine Aquarium, he made new friends and a close bond with Winter the Dolphin. In the sequel it is seen he is more responsible and grown up who cares about Winter and Hope.

Hazel Haskett
(Best Friend/Crush/Admirer)

Hazel and Sawyer met in the beach when Sawyer discovered Winter. During the movies it is seen they have an interest in each other but remain friends. In the second film, it is seen Hazel and Sawyer have feelings for each other and help each with the dolphins.

See Sawyer and Hazel

Lorraine Nelson
(Mother)

Lorraine is Sawyer's mother.

Trivia

 * He has strong feelings towards Hazel.
 * He is best friends with Hazel and Winter.
 * His father left when Sawyer was 5.
 * He was Winter's founder and saver.