Few fathers of ASP World Tour athletes have been as much of a fixture as Carissa Moore's (HAW) dad, Chris. He not only taught her how to surf, but has helped her become a fierce competitor -- without losing her cool. In an interview at age 13, Carissa said: "The best advice ever given to me was to always try your best and have fun 'cause that's all that matters. My dad told me that!"
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Nothing says love like cursing at judges in response to a controversial score. But no one's quite like impassioned Brazilian Charles Rodrigues. He's stepfather to current Men's Tour leader Gabriel Medina (BRA), who calls him dad. The phenom credits him for introducing him to surfing, and for believing in him when no one else did.
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If more dads hired coaches for their sons, parental stress levels would plummet and more kids would surf like Kolohe Andino (USA). Once the gifted young gun landed at the elite level, tensions flared between him and his father, former pro Dino Andino. Enter Mike "Snips" Parsons -- a fellow pro and old friend -- to take the coaching reigns. Peace was restored, and Kolohe has since racked up even more big-name sponsors and tour points.
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What kind of dad surprises his kids with a trip to Indo's Uluwatu? One like Rob Wright, passionate surfer and father of five. His kids include ASP World Tour pros Owen Wright (AUS) and sister Tyler Wright (AUS). Above, father-son bonding in Tahiti.
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Not every toddler gets to see Daddy slash waves on the North Shore. But not every kid has Yadin Nicol (AUS) for a father. The affable Aussie took a break from Hawaiian hang-time above the lip to spend some QT with his son.
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It's no surprise that surfing's bubbliest pro has a dad with a great sense of humor. When Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) won her first Bells Beach title in 2011 her father, Martin, reportedly shaved off his mustache for the first time in 38 years. It wasn't just sports superstition -- he was honoring their bet about her results.
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Like many of the men and women on tour, Filipe Toledo's (BRA) dad Ricardo is also a former pro. His surf cred brings the Toledos a bit of local fame -- and probably brings the progeny a bit of pressure. Still, at No. 16 on the ASP Men's WCT roster, Filipe is holding his own, legacy notwithstanding.
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Even surf royalty rely on their dads when the pressure's on. Coco Ho (HAW) sidles up to her father Michael, a pro surfer who's logged enough time in the lineup to have expert advice for his daughter, the budding surf star.
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For most dads, coaching their kid's Little League team suggests deep devotion. For Carissa Moore's (HAW) father Chris, coaching his daughter to the top of ASP Women's WCT defines superhero status. Seen here in 2011, the team of two fist-bumped after she clinched her first World Tour win.
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Few fathers of ASP World Tour athletes have been as much of a fixture as Carissa Moore's (HAW) dad, Chris. He not only taught her how to surf, but has helped her become a fierce competitor -- without losing her cool. In an interview at age 13, Carissa said: "The best advice ever given to me was to always try your best and have fun 'cause that's all that matters. My dad told me that!"
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Few fathers of ASP World Tour athletes have been as much of a fixture as Carissa Moore's (HAW) dad, Chris. He not only taught her how to surf, but has helped her become a fierce competitor -- without losing her cool. In an interview at age 13, Carissa said: "The best advice ever given to me was to always try your best and have fun 'cause that's all that matters. My dad told me that!"
Nothing says love like cursing at judges in response to a controversial score. But no one's quite like impassioned Brazilian Charles Rodrigues. He's stepfather to current Men's Tour leader Gabriel Medina (BRA), who calls him dad. The phenom credits him for introducing him to surfing, and for believing in him when no one else did.
If more dads hired coaches for their sons, parental stress levels would plummet and more kids would surf like Kolohe Andino (USA). Once the gifted young gun landed at the elite level, tensions flared between him and his father, former pro Dino Andino. Enter Mike "Snips" Parsons -- a fellow pro and old friend -- to take the coaching reigns. Peace was restored, and Kolohe has since racked up even more big-name sponsors and tour points.
What kind of dad surprises his kids with a trip to Indo's Uluwatu? One like Rob Wright, passionate surfer and father of five. His kids include ASP World Tour pros Owen Wright (AUS) and sister Tyler Wright (AUS). Above, father-son bonding in Tahiti.
Not every toddler gets to see Daddy slash waves on the North Shore. But not every kid has Yadin Nicol (AUS) for a father. The affable Aussie took a break from Hawaiian hang-time above the lip to spend some QT with his son.
It's no surprise that surfing's bubbliest pro has a dad with a great sense of humor. When Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS) won her first Bells Beach title in 2011 her father, Martin, reportedly shaved off his mustache for the first time in 38 years. It wasn't just sports superstition -- he was honoring their bet about her results.
Like many of the men and women on tour, Filipe Toledo's (BRA) dad Ricardo is also a former pro. His surf cred brings the Toledos a bit of local fame -- and probably brings the progeny a bit of pressure. Still, at No. 16 on the ASP Men's WCT roster, Filipe is holding his own, legacy notwithstanding.
Even surf royalty rely on their dads when the pressure's on. Coco Ho (HAW) sidles up to her father Michael, a pro surfer who's logged enough time in the lineup to have expert advice for his daughter, the budding surf star.
For most dads, coaching their kid's Little League team suggests deep devotion. For Carissa Moore's (HAW) father Chris, coaching his daughter to the top of ASP Women's WCT defines superhero status. Seen here in 2011, the team of two fist-bumped after she clinched her first World Tour win.
Few fathers of ASP World Tour athletes have been as much of a fixture as Carissa Moore's (HAW) dad, Chris. He not only taught her how to surf, but has helped her become a fierce competitor -- without losing her cool. In an interview at age 13, Carissa said: "The best advice ever given to me was to always try your best and have fun 'cause that's all that matters. My dad told me that!"