Biography on laird hamilton

  • biography on laird hamilton

    • Laird Hamilton

    The first American professional surfer
    Date of Birth: 02.03.1964
    Country: USA

    Content:
    1. Laird Hamilton: A Legendary Surfer and Waterman
    2. Surf Career
    3. Teahupoo Reef Ride
    4. Big-Wave Surfing Legacy
    5. Humanitarian and Personal Life

    Laird Hamilton: A Legendary Surfer and Waterman

    Early Life and Family

    Laird Hamilton was born on March 2, 1964, in San Francisco. As an infant, he moved with his mother, Joanne (née Tsuerek), to Maui, Hawaii. During his teenage years on Oahu, Laird encountered professional surfer Bill Hamilton at the North Shore. Bill Hamilton shaped and designed surfboards, owning a small custom high-performance surfboard business. The two became friends and bonded over their shared passions. Young Laird introduced Bill to his mother, and Bill soon married Joanne, becoming Laird's stepfather. The family later moved to a secluded valley on Kauai. Joanne and Bill had a second son, Lyon, Laird's half-brother, who also became a surfer. Laird's m