Surfing's one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what's behind.

We're all equal before a wave.

When I fly to Chile to surf or go snowboarding in Russia or some other adventure, I try to include the family when I can and go see friends along the way.

All training does is get us back what we lost when we stopped having to hunt down our food. Our bodies are built for it already.

Surfing's one of the few sports that you look ahead to see what's behind.

There needs to be a reason to go, so you go deeper into whatever place you're visiting to find those unforgettable experiences.

Fortunately, I was given an incredible foundation from my independent mother. She showed me what was possible from a strong, loving woman.