Mark Matthews

When the swell forecast predicts waves over 20 feet, that’s when Australian Mark Matthews starts getting excited. The 26 year old surfer will drop everything to get to big surf and a full time big wave surfer. He is a slab wave specialist, establishing himself at the notorious “Ours” break on the South Coast of Sydney. Mark joined the Storm Surfers team on their 2011 mission to Ours and was elated at the chance to lead two of his childhood heroes into a truly death defying wave.

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater is an American professional surfer, known for his competitive prowess and style. He has been crowned ASP World Champion a record 11 times, including 5 consecutive titles from 1994–98. He is the youngest (at age 20) and the oldest (at age 38) to win the title. Upon winning his 5th world title in 1997, Slater became the most successful champion in the history of the sport. Kelly met up with the Storm Surfers team in Hawaii in early 2011 and spent time surfing with Ross and Tom at Waimea Bay.

Maya Gabeira

Maya Gabeira’s talent, exploits, and the fact that she’s a woman holding her own in the big wave waters many surfers fear to tread, have garnered much attention. Just three short years after learning to surf, she’s amassed a repertoire of waves to make even the most seasoned professional a little jealous.

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