In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular upsets at the Hurley Lowers Pro, the two tragic suicides in the surf community and much more. Enjoy!
SURF PARK SUMMIT 2
Scott emcee’d Surf Park Summit 2, click here to learn more and listen to the pod to hear Scott’s takeaways.
SURF AID MALIBU CUP
The event raised $125,000 for mother and child health care programs in areas of remote Indonesia. Click to learn more.
HURLEY LOWERS PRO
Congrats to Jordy Smith and Tyler Wright
Dubious Judging and the Social Media Fallout
Gabriel Medina vs. Tanner Gudauskas
Wilko vs. Simpo
Kelly’s Continued Return to Form
Julian and Slater vent on Instagram
Gabriel Medina’s step father Charlie chimes in on Facebook with his claims that the WSL,
“I know complaining sucks, but of all events that Gabriel was harmed, this is the worst. Gabriel rode the best wave of the day, that it was also the best of the contest. But, sadly, judges gave him a low score that he couldn’t reverse. I feel sad because they are clearly locking Gabriel. Just imagine if athletics would lock Usain Bolt. Or if swimming would lock Michael Phelps. It’s not cool. The kid born for the sport. He goes there and win, but sadly, five people here define what is good and what is bad. Its like a dictatorship.” Translated by our friends at BeachGrit.com
Click here to watch the video in Portuguese.
GREAT WHITE BREACHES IN OCEAN BEACH LINEUP
David was there. Check the footage here, listen to the story on the pod.
R.I.P. DAVE WOOD & RORY PARKER
Incredibly sadly, we lost two members of the surf community to suicide in the past week; Dave Wood and Rory Parker.
Dave “Woody” Wood was head of security for the WSL. Rory Parker was a pro surfer from Hawaii (not to be confused with the writer at BeachGrit.com)
Condolences to everyone affected by this tragic loss of life. Smile on! Life is rich and sadness is not durable!
LET’S BE FRANK
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David’s Surf Splendor interview with Frank Solomon and Peter Hamblin will launch on Friday morning. I suggest watching the film first.
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#TOURNOTES
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