Famous Surfer Profiles
Alana Blanchard
Surfer, model Alana Blanchard has etched out a new path for the modern professional female surfer. With both talent and looks, the Kauai-based ripper has backed up every bikini shoot with a win against the world's best young surfers.
Gerry Lopez - Biography
Gerry Lopez set the standard for tube riding in the 1970's and is still shaping innovative surfboard designs well into his 60's. Find out how "Mr. Pipeline" earned his name.
Michel Bourez
Forceful and smooth, Michel Bourez is proving that you can succeed in modern surfing with just power and talent. Leave tactics and fireworks to the kids. Michel Bourez rips hard and rides the barrel deep. That's it. No fluff. Is that why they call him Spartan?
Interview with Scott Bass
The Surfing Heritage Culture Center announced that The Surf Riders of Hawaii, an exclusive historical piece of surf history, will be one of the hallmark items in the Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction, May 11, 2013 at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California. Presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection. I spoke with the event's ...
Interview with Scott Bass (Part 2)
The Surfing Heritage Culture Center announced that The Surf Riders of Hawaii, an exclusive historical piece of surf history, will be one of the hallmark items in the Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction, May 11, 2013 at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California. Presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection. I spoke with the event's ...
George Freeth - Biography
George Freeth was the world's first professional surfer. According to history, he was the third person to go surfing in California EVER (the first in Southern California), and yet few folks know the true story of this short lived surfing icon.
What Does it Take to Become a Pro Surfer?
What Does it Take to Become a Pro Surfer? It's not all barrels, babes, and beer. Today, pro surfing is covered by ESPN and sponsored by Target. While the waves remain the same, the sport has changed. Being a pro surfer is a job. Learn more...
How to Become a Pro Surfer
Think you have what it takes to become a pro surfer? Then you better get to work early. New surfers are being born every second and the level of surfing is improving exponentially with each insane video clip posted on Youtube. Find out what it takes.
Tom Carroll - Surfer
Tom Carroll was the epitome of power surfing in the 1980's. Short, thick, and strong; Carroll became the world's first goofy-foot world champion.
How Much Money Does A Pro Surfer Make?
How Much Money Does A Pro Surfer Make? Since surfers negotiate individual salaries and their other income is so diverse, the industry has been notoriously mum on the issue. So let's delve into the fiduciary side of surfing and see if we can figure out if pro surfing is the career for you.
Sebastian Zietz - Biography
Fast, radical, and packed with positive mojo, professional surfer Sebastian Zietz hails from Kauai, Hawaii and is poised to make waves on the professional surfing circuit.
Kanoa Igarashi
The next Kelly Slater, super freak, surfing prodigy: these are just a few descriptions adorned by the media on a teenage surfer from Huntington Beach, California. His name is Kanoa Igarashi and he's just kid who gets good grades, speaks two languages, and loves to ride waves.
Interview with Kanoa Igarashi - Pro Surfing Prodigy
Kanoa Igarashi is one of the most promising American surfers on the amateur scene. But his contest results and his impressive video segments are just part of his story. Already travel tested and fiercely competitive, Igarashi is also a well spoken kid who excels in school
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 1)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 2)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
Pro Surfer and Musician - Donovan Frankenreiter
Pro Surfer and Musician Donovan Frankenreiter helped re-vision what is means to be a pro surfer. Mixing radical performance with retro equipment and creating his own soulful soundtrack along the way.
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 4)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
Bernard "Midget" Farrelly - Professional Surfer
bernard "Midget" Farrelly was a smooth regular footer from Sydney, Australia who became the first official world surfing champion. Farrelly won the Makaha International as well as several Austraian titles. He captivated his surf-stoked home country, and the 5’8” “Midget” became a superstar.
Interview with Frosty Hesson (Part 3)
In the film Chasing Mavericks Frosty Frosty Hesson is played by Gerard Butler. However, you can meet the real Frosty in his forthcoming memoir Making Mavericks> in which the life-long surfer and coach recounts his turbulent childhood and life as a surfer. I had the chance to speak to Hesson just prior to the release of his book and film.
Josh Kerr - Professional Surfer - Biography
Professional surfer Josh Kerr is known for his aerial flips and tail wafts. Once considered too radical for prime time, Kerr is now a WCT soldier with a signature film, heavy monetary endorsements, and a shot at the world title. He is the trailblazing innovator of his own maneuver, the Kerr-upt flip, and a two-time Airshow World Champ.
Tom Curren - Interview
I interviewed world champion surfer Tom Curren about his new album, Summerland Road. He talked about his creative process and musical influences in his own unique way.
Tom Curren - Interview (Part 2)
I interviewed world champion surfer Tom Curren about his new album, Summerland Road. He talked about his creative process and musical influences in his own unique way. Here is part 2 of the interview.
Taj Burrow
Australian pro surfer Taj Burrow has been chasing competitive surfing’s most coveted prize for more than a decade. With phenomenal talent, Burrow's surfing is insane and raw and futuristic, and he is looking for a world title win before his time runs out/
Mick Fanning - Australian Pro Surfer
Mick Fanning is one of pro surfing's most radical talents. Hailing from Australia;s Gold Coast, Mick's surfing is blindingly fast and precise, earning him two world titles and the name "White Lightning". Learn more about Mick Fanning.
Greg Long - Professional Big Wave Surfer
Greg Long is no ordinary professional surfer. The Californian regular foot makes his money the hard way: he paddles into the biggest waves the world has to offer. Learn more about one of surfing's most daring and ambitious athletes.
Mike Stewart
Is Mike Stewart the best surfer of all time? This article may make even the most passionate sponge haters realize that good wave riding is eternal. Don't believe me? Read on.
Clyde Aikau
Clyde Aikau is one of surfing's great names. In terms of performance and lineage, Clyde Aikau stands as a link from Hawaiian pro surfing's past and modern big wave surfing's future.
Mark Healy
Mark Healy is rediscovering the essence of big wave riding and redefining the boundaries of the rideable realm as he travels the world getting massive drops and barrels peppered with with some horrendous wipeouts. Learn more about surfing's soulful daredevil
Adriano de Souza
Adriano de Souza is one the ASP tour's most consistent and exciting surfers. His speed and consistency have made him a top-10 surfer for the last 4 years. Hailing from Brazil where pro surfers are treated like rock stars, Adriano de Souza is poised to be Brazil's great hope for a world championship in the near future.
Miguel Pupo
Another addition to the Brazilian attack force that has blown open the modern professional tour, Miguel Pupo is yet another shredding goofy footer from South America. Read more...
Stephanie Gilmore Professional Surfer
Stephanie Gilmore grew up in New South Wales, Australia. The long, winding point walls of Snapper Rocks became a canvas for her art where she developed her surfing, looking to Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson for inspiration.
Dave Rasta Rastovich
Professional surfer Dave Rasta Rastovich has trodden a unique path free from contest constraints and a judges' discerning eyes. Instead, he embarked on a simple world-wide campaign to play a little music, ride the greatest waves and save the world.
Mark Richards
Mark Richards was the untouchable record holder of professional surfing before Kelly Slater was even a blip on the radar. With four world titles and an unorthodox style, MR was surfing's first super star competitor.
Sunny Garcia
Hawaiian pro surfer Sunny Garcia not only broke the mold, he smashed it when it came to 1980's performance surfing. Big turns in big waves in a big way: that was Sunny Garcia. No limits and no surrender. Read about Sunny Garcia.
Owen Wright
Arguably one the most progressive surfers in the world, Owen Wright is carving a name for himself all around the world from Jeffrey's Bay to Teahupo to Pipeline. A radical surfer with an interesting life, Owen Wright has the "Wright" stuff.
Brett Simpson
Brett Simpson is a pro surfer from Huntington Beach, California. Known for aerials and big home town contest wins that garnered worldwide attention, Brett Simpson has made the move from Huntington to the world.
John Florence
John Florence is one of the best surfers to ever come out of Sunset Beach, Hawaii, and that's saying a lot. Competitor, free surfer, and all around superstar; Florence's future looks bright. Learn more...
Fred Hemmings
Fred Hemmings did more for the sport of surfing than almost any individual in history. His steadfast approach to surfing big waves served him well as a trail blazing contest organizer and eventually as a Republican senator. Read on...
Nat Young
Nat Young blew the lid off longboard surfing to win the world title in San Diego, 1966. Nat then moved to shorter and shorter surfboards, setting off the "shortboard Revolution" before hopping back on a longboard and winning multiple titles. Learn more about Nat Young.
Lakey Peterson - Surfer - Interview (Part 1)
Lakey Peterson is following in the tradition of her family. For some that is dubious, but for Lakey, it means competing to win and giving back to the world. Read her interview.
Gabriel Medina
Brazilian professional surfer, Gabriel Medina, came from nowhere to finish his rookie year in the top 12 of the ASP World Tour at the age of 17. Lightening fast and infinitely creative, Medina has put the old guard on notice. Learn more...
Lakey Peterson - Pro Surfer - Interview (Part 2)
Lakey Peterson - Pro Surfer - Interview (Part 2)
Tom Curren
Tom Curren was a a shy, quiet surfer who in 1980 began a journey that would leave behind echoes across the chasm of surfing culture that are still felt today. Tom Curren ruled competition and saved American surfing. Read more...
Andy Irons
Andy Irons is a surfer with a style tailor-made for success in all conditions. Loose and radical in 2-20 feet with no fear and a mind's eye for innovation, Andy Irons has become famous as the only surfer in history to consistently put Kelly Slater on his heels. Read More...
Joel Parkinson - Biography
Joel Parkinson is a surfer's surfer. His approach drips with style. However, ASP judges don't recognize style as we know it. The argument is that style is a subjective concept that cannot be defined numerically. But if style was a factor, Joel “Parko” Parkinson should have world champ years ago.
Kelly Slater
When your discussion turns to the greatest surfers of the century, chances are this guy will be a hot topic.
Tom Blake
Tom Blake: surfer, board innovator, and waterman. Find how he figures into the history of surfing.
Kanoa Igarashi - Interview (Part 2)
Kanoa Igarashi is one of the most promising American surfers on the amateur scene. But his contest results and his impressive video segments are just part of his story. Already travel tested and fiercely competitive, Igarashi is also a well spoken kid who excels in school
Mick Fanning
Pro surfer Mick Fanning is famous for his lightning quick turns and insane savvy in the tube. But what else lies behind the blonde hair and razor sharp surfing? Read more...
Cory Lopez
Cory Lopez is a surfer's surfer with no shortage of guts, style, power, and creativity. His surfing is full of excitement and his career has been nothing if not solid. A goofy foot who famously dropped into the heaviest wave ever ridden in 1999 at Tahiti's feared Teahupo, Lopez erased ideas that he was a Florida small wave ripper and has since...
Review - Tom Curren's new EP Summerland Road
While it’s pretty hard to separate Tom Curren from his surfing legacy, his new collection of songs - Summerland Road - is worthy of standing alone on its own merits with no help from the ocean although we know they wouldn’t exist without it. Read my review.
Professional Surfer Kolohe Andino
Kolohe Andino is a straight-up surf sensation hailing from San Clemente, California. He is a blond haired regular foot who has repaved the path to professional surfing. Read more...
Top 5 Most Influential Surfers of All Time
Top 5 Most Influential Surfers of All Time? Who would you pick? Do you agree with my list? If not, let me know.
Jeremy Flores
Jeremy Flores
Kelly Slater: Past, Present, Future
Kelly Slater has risen to God-like status in competetitive surfing, but is his moment about to pass?
Taj Burrow Gallery Profile
See photos of famous pro surfer Taj Burrow in this surfing photo profile. What makes Taj Burrow so dangerous in a heat and radical in the water? See action photos of Tak Burrow.
Joel Parkinson
Razor sharp and smooth as silk, Joel Parkinson is one of the hottest surfers on the planet. Learn more about Joel Parkinson.
Simon Anderson
This Aussie is the one to thank when you start doing turns on that three-fin surfboard. It doesn't matter what you start on, but you will probably end up on a thruster.
Duke Kahanamoku
The father of surfing as we know it.
Legendary Surfers
This site is growing constantly. It's a great resource for anyone who who wasn't there when surfing was great and a way for those who were to re-live those days.
Ken Bradshaw
A little hefty on the testosterone, but I think that's a prerequisite for riding 50-foot waves.
Donavan Frankenreiter
Soulman, musician, smooth-surfing-stylist, Donavan is a retro-original.
Jamie O'brien
Good God! To see this guy surf live is downright bizare. Pictures and videos give him no justice. O'brien is the future.
Rell Sun
In her own words...Check it out.
Interview with Zach Weisberg of The Inertia
Zach Weisberg, former editor of Surfer Magazine, now helms The Inertia which has become the Internet's surf media democracy where pro surfers and Joe surfers share their voices. The Inertia has unveiled a series of surfing documentaries that promise to entertain and thrill surfers and non-surfers alike. I had the chance to interview Zach.
Tom Curren
As he rises again as part of an athletic and musical comeback, Tommy Curren has also launched a website that focuses on his style and creativity. Great surf pictures and videos as well as some music samples.
Kelly Slater
Kelly Slater
Interview with Charles Williams of Impact Surfboards
Lost among the many boat yards and trailer homes of Ft. Pierce and secured behind a chain link fence amid the pungent stench of fresh resin exists the nerve center of a surfboard company that has been quietly churning out state of the art equipment and epitomizing the surfing lifestyle for decades.
Miki Dora
Surfer Profile of Miki Dora, Da Cat: Rebel for sake of rebellion, manic treasure seeker, adventurer, thief, and eternal wave riding stylist.