Out of the gates as a mere teenager with loads of natural talent, Pam Burridge was supposed to be Australia’s first female world champion in the modern era. The title seemed a foregone conclusion, but her goal remained elusive by scant degrees for some 6 years before she finally took the crown in 1990. No [...]

Clifton “CJ” Hobgood – Biography Clifton James Hobgood has gotten a raw deal.  Sure, he MIGHT not have won the world title if not for the terrorist attacks of 9/11.  That’s just a reality, but it’s led to some caveats and implied asterisks when his name is uttered alongside other world champs. However, it takes [...]

Sunny Garcia – Biography Sunny Garcia is nothing if not real. But his take no prisoners approach to life has brought upon him both success and suffering. Clawing from meager beginnings on Oahu’s infamous West Side, Garcia branded himself a teenage threat for the world title. Decades of incredible surfing, a record number of Triple [...]

Derek Ho – Biography The first Pipe Masters was held in 1971 while a 7 year-old Derek Ho played on the beach, digging holes and building castles in the sand. He had no idea he would someday rule the giant waves exploding on the reef 50 yards away. And rule he did! Derek Ho’s career [...]