Eleven time world champ Kelly Slater at Seal Beach California
I was there taking photos of the really great waves we were having and had no idea that The G.O.A.T. was out surfing!
It wasn't until he was leaving that I walked down the beach to see what the big crowd of people by the water was up to. He was mobbed by kids, and grown ups too. He signed autographs and posed with fans for pics for a really long time. I thought I had blown it by not getting any shots of him surfing. Turns out I did get some. :) I didn't know it was him at the time.
Wow, great waves, and big (at least for me).
It's been years since I heard the name Kelly Slater.
He's still at it. A big influence wherever he goes. I like when he explains the mechanics of a spot. He can tell you exactly how a place breaks and every detail of how to ride it. Haha.If you want it bad enough :)
He's so well known and regarded. Something like Tony Hawk for skateboarding.
He's gone through generations of top riders that people don't even remember!
Indeed.