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Day: August 31, 2017

Gerry Lopez Gets First Crack at Kelly Slater’s Left

August 31, 2017September 1, 2017 Towsurfer.com Comment is Closed

Gerry Lopez Gets First Crack at Kelly Slater’s Left The 11x World Champ knew exactly who he wanted to ride the first wave at his Surf Ranch 2.0 WSL Posted 8-31-17 Gerry Lopez has spent a good chunk of his 60-plus years chasing pulses of wave energy. During the early 1970s, after the shortboard revolution […]

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Opinion: Well Done, Billabong. Seriously, Well Done.

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Towsurfer.com Comment is Closed

Opinion: Well Done, Billabong. Seriously, Well Done. Posted 8-31-17 TheInertia News You may have read the flood of outrage recently surrounding images on Billabong’s website. A post by Karen Knowlton, irritably titled “Fuck you Billabong. Seriously, fuck you.” appeared on Medium. In it, she expressed her disgust at imagery featured on the site. Billabong had […]

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JAMIE MITCHELL ON COMPETING WITH A BROKEN STERNUM

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Towsurfer.com Comment is Closed

JAMIE MITCHELL ON COMPETING WITH A BROKEN STERNUM Posted 8-31-17 Magicseaweed News Jamie Mitchell is at a pivotal point in his life. Already established as the greatest paddler of all time, he has now successfully transitioned into a big wave surfing career. He placed second and first in the last two tour events at Puerto […]

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‘Women’s Waimea Bay Championship’ WWBC

August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Towsurfer.com Comment is Closed

‘Women’s Waimea Bay Championship’ WWBC would be first women-only big-wave contest No, not a heat during a men’s contest: a women-only big-wave contest. By Gabriela Aoun / August 30, 2017  GrindTV A group of Oahu-based women are on a mission to realize their collective dream of holding the first-ever women-only big-wave surf contest at Waimea Bay. […]

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Headed back to Hamburg, Germany for a few days for Headed back to Hamburg, Germany for a few days for my Moms 90th! Stoked Evan is with me and he and Oma will have time to visit. It’s been 10 years since their last visit. ❤️🙏🤙
One of our bigger days at Nelscott back in 2017, w One of our bigger days at Nelscott back in 2017, when I was 57. Age is just a number and now at 63 Im more prepared and ready then ever before. 

Soon shits gonna get real interesting as I will be back on the Atlantic side for a couple months of trainings, water safety and plans of conquering some of my own big wave dreams and fears. 

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When I got clean and sober which was a lifetime ag When I got clean and sober which was a lifetime ago, July 4th, 1987 to be exact, I vowed to be committed to a life long journey of healthy living and dedication to my training. 

This is what Mark Craine and I called the Gorilla Tire Pull on West Beach by Sterns Wharf in Santa Barbara. This was a daily routine that lasted a couple of hours, with soft sand drills, lots of sweat, grind and pain to the end. Then we were off to Gold’s Gym for another 2 hour pump session. 

I remember throwing up a few times but never gave up! I was 27 in this photo and today at 63 I’m still committed to the grind, healthy lifestyle and sacrifice.

TY God for 36 years of healthy living and the strength you have given me to keep going to the very end! 

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And just like that the big wave season is upon us. And just like that the big wave season is upon us. With El Niño in full force, we should have solid XXL swell through April.

Here’s 12’@14 with light NE winds.....
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Link in bio! @garypetersonphotography Gary Peters Link in bio!

@garypetersonphotography Gary Peterson has been a great figure around the Oregon sports scene for many years. A solid human and great friend to many!

He has become one of Nelscott Reef's dedicated and passionate photographers in the past couple of decades. 

Always very kind and willing to share the shots of the day with all surfers in the lineup, and so I now make this post and ask that we (Gary's Friends) come together to offer him support in any amount possible during this very difficult time in his life.

Hang tough my friend and allow God to work his many miracles in store.

Love you bro!

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Keeping a watchful eye on the brothas and sistas. Keeping a watchful eye on the brothas and sistas. 

Stay ready, back in the saddle. 

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