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 In
the sport of surfing, here is a list of names that you
should know. Although not nearly complete, this is a
partial list, and by no means have we meant to slight
others who have contributed to surfing equally if not
more. This is a list of some of the higher profile names
of surfers who have influenced, contributed and made
an impact on the sport of surfing.
WBsurfing's "Who's Who"
is dedicated to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku and all other surfers
past, present and future who perpetuate the spirit of
surfing and aloha.
Our list is comprised of surfers from the global surfing
community, both past and present. Surfing magazine has
stated that "the Willis brothers exemplify the
spirit of surfing". We'd like this to be true.
For the Willis Bros., the following people exemplify
the spirit of surfing:
*Also
known for shaping and designing
| Duke Kahanamoku, Hi |
*G.
Downing, Hi. |
Junior Moepone, Hi. |
| *Skip Frye, Ca. |
Keone
Dowing, Hi. |
Kit Horn, Ca. |
| Brock Little, Hi., |
Kim
Hamrock, Ca. |
*Randy Sleigh, Hi. |
| *Steve Lis, Ca , |
Mark
Ochillupo, Aus. |
Rabbit Kekai, Hi. |
| Mike Purpus, Ca. |
Rolf
Aurness, Ca. |
Jimmy Blears, Hi |
| *Mikkio Kawaii, Japan |
*Robert
August, Ca. |
Tally Ho Blears, Hi. |
| Dr. Dorian Paskowitz, Ca. |
Wing
Nut, Ca. |
Corky Carroll, Ca. |
| Layne Beechly, Aus. |
Dale
Dobson, Ca. |
Betty Depolito, Hi. |
| Herbie Fletcher, Ca. |
Buzzy
Kerbox, Hi. |
*Tom Blake, Ca. |
| *Dewy Weber, Ca. |
*Simon
Anderson , Aus. |
Gary Propper, Fla. |
| Vetea (Poto) David, Tahiti |
*Hobie
Alter, Ca. |
Chris Malloy, Ca. |
| *Wayne Lynch, Aus. |
Laird
Hamilton, Hi. |
*Wally Froseith, Hi. |
| *Allen Byrne, Aus. |
*Bill
Hamilton, Hi. |
*Rusty Presendorfer,Ca. |
| *James Jones, Hi. |
Robbie
Page, Aus. |
Titus Kinimaka, Hi. |
| *George Greenough, Ca. |
Mickey
Dora, Ca. |
Ale Kai Kinimaka, Hi. |
| *Mike Doyle, Ca. |
Joel
Tudor, Ca. |
Nick Carroll, Aus. |
| Cheyne Horan, Aus. |
*Paul
McKinny, Hi. |
Tom Carroll, Aus. |
| *Reno Abillera, Hi. |
*Rico
De Sousa, Brazil |
Peter Cole, Hi. |
| *Dick Brewer, Hi. |
Alex
Cook (Ace Cool), Hi. |
Jose Angel Hi. |
| *Mark Richards, Aus. |
*Barry
Kanaiapuni, Hi. |
Liam Mcnamara Hi. |
| Jay Moriarty, Ca. |
*Phil
Edwards, Ca. |
Garrett Mcnamara Hi. |
| *Ritchi Collins, Ca. |
Lisa
Anderson, Fla. |
Tiger Espera Hi. |
| *Lance Collins, Ca. |
Shawn
Tomson, S. Africa |
*Nat Young Aus. |
| Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Hi. |
Michael
Tomson, S. Africa |
*Midget Farrlley Aus. |
| Peter Townsend, Aus. |
*Mike
Hynson, Ca. |
Eric Haas Hi. |
| Rob Machado, Ca. |
Becky
Benson, Hi. |
Fred Hemmings, Hi. |
| Dr. Rodney Kersop, Aus. |
*Mickey
Munoz, Ca. |
Margo Oberg, Hi. |
| *Mike Lolley, Hi. |
*Gerry
Lopez, Hi. |
*Larry Berttleman, Hi. |
| Jim Lolley, Hi. |
Dane
Kealoha, Hi. |
Jimmy Lucas, Hi. |
| *Rick Rassmussen, N.Y. |
*Chris
Hawk, Ca. |
*Peter Mel, Ca. |
| Bill Sickler, Hi. |
*Sam
Hawk, Hi. |
Joyce Hoffman, Ca. |
| Tom Curren, Ca. |
Michael
Ho, Hi. |
Gary Elkerton, Aus. |
| *Pat Curren, Ca. |
Derek
Ho, Hi. |
Mike Parsons, Ca. |
| Tony Moniz, Hi. |
David
Nuuiewa, Ca. |
Tony Ray, Aus. |
| Hans Heddeman, Hi. |
*Ken
Bradshaw, Hi. |
Eric Penny, N.Y. |
| *Mike Eaton, Ca |
*Owl
Chapman, Hi. |
Brad Gerlach, Ca. |
| *Geoff McCoy, Aus. |
Rell
Sunn, HI. |
*Terry Fitzgerald,Aus. |
| Joey Buran, Ca. |
Don
Curry, Ca. |
*Joey Cabell, Hi. |
| *Michael Pererson, Aus. |
Wayne
Barthalomew, Aus. |
Dr. Ricky Grigg, Hi. |
| Clyde Aikau, Hi. |
Mark
Foo, Hi. |
*Randy Rarrick, Hi. |
| Eddie Aikau, Hi. |
*Jeff
Crawford, Fla. |
Takao Kuga, Japen |
| Chris O'rouke, Ca. |
*Gary
Linden, Ca. |
Dicky Cross, Ca. |
| *Billy Caster, Ca. |
*Dennis
Pang, Hi. |
Kelly Slater, Fla. |
| Richard Schmidt, Ca. |
Peter
Davi, Ca. |
*M. Diffendorfer, Hi. |
| *Bob McTavish, Aus. |
Sunny
Garcia, Hi. |
Mike Tabling,Fla. |
| Fred Van Dyke, Hi. |
Allen
Sarlo, Ca. |
Debbie Beecham, Ca. |
| Bobbie Owens, Hi. |
Felipe
Pomar, Peru |
Andy Irons, Hi. |
| Bruce Irons, Hi. |
K.
(the head) Brennen, Aus. |
*Al Merrick Ca. |
| *Bob Simmons, Ca. |
Davie
Miller, Ca. |
Bernie
"MAD DOG" Crouch |
| Freida
Zamba, Fla. |
Buffolo Kealana, Hi. |
John
Severson, Hi. |
| Steve
Pezman, Ca. |
Buzzy
Trent, Hi. |
Ivan
Trent, Hi. |
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