It's hard to know where to start really! Today Joey Buran came to visit. Now if you don't know who he is, a quick resume. Nicknamed 'The California Kid' his passion for surfing was unsurpassed and he became the youngest surfer to compete in the Pipeline Masters. In 1984 with the surf maxing out, he became the youngest surfer to win the event. It's the absolute dream of any surfer. Everyone went crazy and then immediately after the presentation the heavens opened and rained like never before. Joey was the only one left on the beach - it was the biggest anticlimax. He then went through a very difficult journey - involving drugs, alcohol, depression and the death of his unborn child - and during this period he even tried to take his own life.
He's released this movie called 'Beyond the Dream' I recommend it. His saviour was the bible. Now as some of you will know, I am not a man of the church. But, if there was ever an occasion when I could see the power of what his beliefs had done for someone - then this was it. Joey has gone onto be inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame and to coach the US surfing team. He is one of the true surfing greats held in high esteem by his peers.
To have him here today, seeing his movie, training our own Junior Elite Squad - well it was right up there with all time highs of the 16 year history of the surf school. And he really put the Elite through their paces - he worked them good! A big thanks to Joey for stopping by.
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