Who is considered the greatest surfer of all time?

Robert Kelly Slater
Robert Kelly Slater (born February 11, 1972) is an American professional surfer, best known for his unprecedented 11 world surfing championship wins. Slater is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time.

Who are the top 10 best surfers?

List of the Best Surfers in the World

• Gabriel Medina (Brazil)
• Julian Wilson (Australia)
• Filipe Toledo (Brazil)
• Italo Ferreira (Brazil)
• Jordy Smith (South Africa)
• Owen Wright (Australia)
• Conner Coffin (United States)
• Michel Bourez (French Polynesia)

Does Kelly Slater still surf?

In a career spanning over three decades, one that’s seen 11 World Titles, 55 Championship Tour victories and the advent of the world’s craziest wave pool, Kelly Slater continues to push surfing forward.

What’s the biggest wave ever ridden?

On November 11, 2011, US surfer Garrett McNamara was towed by Andrew Cotton into a massive wave at Nazaré. At the time, the 78-foot (23,8-meter) wave entered history as the largest wave ever surfed, as acknowledged by Guinness World Records at the time.

What has Mick Fanning done for the Championship Tour?

Before an encounter with a shark made him the focal point of a worldwide news story, Mick Fanning (AUS) was already an icon within the surf world. From a near career-ending injury to a comeback with three World Titles, the Aussie has seen and done a lot, both on the Championship Tour (CT) and off.

Who is Christian Fanning?

Fanning had a remarkable first year on the elite Tour (then the ASP WCT) at age 22, including a win at the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay. He finished the year at No. 5 in the world, and earned the Tour’s prestigious Rookie of the Year Award.

Who is the best surfer in the world right now?

Kelly is the greatest of all time and John is without question the best surfer in the world right now. That heat win was the hardest and most satisfying of my entire career and no heat from then on could match its significance or my desire to win. It’s the moment I’m most proud of in my career and the ultimate dedication to my big brother.

Where was Michael Fanning born and raised?

Michael Eugene Fanning was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. He became a full-on surf grom at age 12, when his family moved to the coastal town of Tweed Heads in Queensland, Australia, according to the Encyclopedia of Surfing.