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On December 23, 1994, Foo died in a surfing accident at Mavericks, a big-wave surf location in Half Moon Bay, Northern California. [1] Surfer magazine wrote that Foo was sleep-deprived after arriving in California on an overnight flight for the swell.
Long before tow-in surfing, Greg Noll conquered Hawaii's monster waves. The legendary big-wave rider has died at 84. Greg Noll, South Bay surfer and legendary big-wave rider, dies
Greg Noll (né Lawhead; February 11, 1937 – June 28, 2021) was an American pioneer of big wave surfing [1] and a prominent longboard shaper. [2] Nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards in reference to his physique and way of charging down the face of a wave, [3] he was on the U.S. lifeguard team that introduced Malibu boards to Australia around the time of the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. [1]
Tamayo Perry (April 15, 1975 – June 23, 2024) was an American professional surfer, lifeguard and actor. [1] [2] He was a regular fixture on Oahu's Banzai Pipeline, [3] [4] [5] one of the world's most notable reef surf breaks, and was considered as one of the most prominent pipeline specialists of all time. [6]
Former pro surfer known for riding huge Pipeline waves dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former professional surfer with acting credits to his name, friends and associates said Monday.
A well-known Hawaii lifeguard who was killed in a shark attack while surfing off Oahu’s North Shore was a former professional surfer with acting credits to his name, friends and associates said ...
Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in Indonesia. Jones had gone out into ...
Jay began surfing at age 9 and rode his first waves at Sewer Peak. [2] Not limited to either a shortboard or a longboard, he was known as a versatile surfer who appreciated all aspects of surfing. This appreciation was rooted in an overall love for the ocean, seen in his accomplishments as a swimmer, paddler, diver, and fisherman. [ 3 ]