231 - Mick Fanning - Surf Splendor

Mick Fanning is equally well-known for his 3 world titles as he is for overcoming adversity. He lost a brother at age 16, recovered from a potentially career ending injury at 23, and at the age of 34, survived a shark attack and lost another brother on the morning of the finals where the fate of his 4th world title would be decided. Four months after the final competitive event of his career, we catch up with Mick to hear about life off tour, wisdom that hindsight provides, his upcoming Cape Fear event, The Search, and what’s occupying his time post-tour. Enjoy!

Made Mick laugh yesterday
A post shared by David Lee Scales (@david_lee_scales) on Aug 14, 2018 at 10:17am PDT

Mick’s first ever ‘CT win in 2001 as a sponsor wildcard at Bells Beach

Mick, the morning of his potential 4th world title, just after receiving the news of his brother Pete’s passing.

The last week of Mick’s competitive career

The #redbullcapefear event is back!! This time at a new location. Shipsterns Bluff! Going to be absolutely crazy! @redbullau
A post shared by Mick Fanning (@mfanno) on Jul 31, 2018 at 3:41am PDT

Albatrosses view! ? @corey_wilson @ripcurl_aus #thesearch
A post shared by Mick Fanning (@mfanno) on Aug 10, 2018 at 1:11pm PDT

This was an extra special morning with @wavesforchange we went swimming with the special needs kids. This was the first time the kids went in the ocean. This young lady was nervous at the start but once we got in she just enjoyed bouncing in the water. Her laugh was so infectious. Thank you to @taylor_knox for taking me with. And congrats to @wavesforchange on such an amazing program. @reef #beachfreely
A post shared by Mick Fanning (@mfanno) on Jul 30, 2018 at 12:17am PDT

Just finished a trip of a lifetime with @wild.ark so excited to share what’s happening in the future but you’ll just have to wait a little longer. Thanks to all these legends for making it so fun!! @corey_wilson #briankraft @lukeymcnee @taylorsteele and Hutch!! #alaskansportsmanslodge
A post shared by Mick Fanning (@mfanno) on Aug 18, 2018 at 10:37am PDT

CREDITS

Portrait: Jose Emroca Flores, @Emroca

Written, Produce, Host: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales

Intro Music: Kevin Morby, City Music

Outro Music: D’Angelo, Devil’s Pie

231 – Mick Fanning

CREDITS