We admire these people as human beings; for their contribution to their communities and to the world; and for taking their inspiration and putting it into action. There are too many to list, but here are a few who inspire us.
Colin Cook
Surfer / Shark Attack Survivor / Beautiful, Soulful Man
Jack Johnson
Musician / Surfer / Environmentalist / Cinematographer / Stellar Human
Mick Fanning
3x World Champion / Beautiful, Kind, Thoughtful & Incredibly Resilient Human
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Ross Clarke-Jones
Big Wave Charger / Hell Man / Lunatic / Extreme Limit Pusher / Hilarious Human
Shane Dorian
Big Wave Charger / Outdoor Enthusiast
Dr. Stann Reiziss
Life Coach Extraordinaire / Hypnotherapist / Swimmer / Someone Everyone Should See At Least 4 Times
Mr. Aloha
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Pancho Sullivan
Surfer / Waterman / Humble & Strong Human
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John John Florence
World Champion 2016 / Surfer / Movie Maker / Pilot / Waterman / One of the Kindest Humans You'll Ever Meet / Surfing Freak
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Lisa Andersen
4x World Champion / Trailblazer
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Mark Occhilupo
2x World Champion / Occy Strong / Superhero
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Betty Guerre
Loyal / Dedicated / Beautiful / Strong / Gentle / Human
North Shore O'ahu Lifeguards
Extraordinary watermen putting their lives on the line everyday
Andy Irons
3x World Champion / Limit Pusher
1978-2010
Eddie Aikau
Pioneer / Waterman / Big Wave Charger / Beautiful Human, Beautiful Soul
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Jeff Bushman
Shaper / Surfer / All Around Excellent Human
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Tom Carroll
2x World Champion / 3x Pipe Masters Winner
Tom Curren
3x World Champion Surfer / Musician / Mystical
Luke Egan
Surfer / Soulful / Incredible Human
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Julian Wilson
Surfer / Loyal / Fearless Human
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Jon Pyzel
Shaper / Surfer / Talented Human
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Carl Schaper
Shaper / Surfer / Strong Kind Talented Human
Jamie Mitchell
10 x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Champion / 2x ISA World SUP Distance World Champion / Proffesional Big Wave Surfer on the Big Wave Tour
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Aaron Gold
Surfer / Shaper / Most Underrated Big Wave Charger in the World
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John Amundson
Kite Surfer / Surfer / Waterman / Shaper, Designer, Innovator / Kind, Soulful, Laidback Human
Pete Cabrina
Surfer / Kiter / Artist / Musician
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John Bilderback
Photographer / Surfer / Kiter / Waterman / Compassionate, Hard Working & Extremely Talented Human
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Jill Catherine
Dancer & Drummer / Motivational Speaker / Muze
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Mark Healey
Big Wave Charger / Waterman / Diver / Extremely Talented Human
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Kai Lenny
Waterman Extraordinaire
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Keahi de Aboitiz
2x World Kiting Champion / Surfer / Waterman / Gifted & Humble Human
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Brock Little
Legendary Waterman / Charger / Stuntman / Extremely Solid Man
1967-2016
Kelly Slater
11x World Champion / Phenomenal Surfer / Conscious Human
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Andrew Marr
Smiliest, Happiest Surfer on the Planet / Big Wave Charger / Solid Human
Eric Arakawa
Shaper / Surfer / Hard Working, Extremely Talented, Gracious & Giving Human
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Gerry Lopez
Mr. Pipeline / Surfer
Richard Branson
Entrepreneur / Visionary / Philanthropist / Kiter
Maurice Cole
Shaper / Surfer / Survivor
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Todd Chesser
Surfer / Actor / Adventurer / Loved Life
1968-1997
Shaun Tompson
World Champion / Surfing Icon / Gentleman
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Dave Wassel
Lifeguard / Big Wave Charger / Waterman / Diver / Hunter / Exceptional Human
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Makua Rothman
Big Wave World Champion / Musician / Loyal & Dedicated Human