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  1. (02/15) World Surfing Reserves Announces Manly-Freshwater Dedication Ceremony
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    World Surfing Reserve (WSR). World Surfing Reserves recognize and help protect the finest surfing sites in the world, inspired by UNESCO's World Heritage model recognizing outstanding zones of universal value. Manly-Freshwater will become only the third...

  2. (02/15) Surf Legend Kelly Slater and Governor Marie Bahir to Launch Manly-Freshwater World Surfing Reserve
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    It is an international program based on the National Surfing Reserve model which was originally developed in Australia. "And what could be more fitting than to have the World Surfing Reserve Ambassador, world surfing champion and greatest surfer of all...

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    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Surfer Kelly Slater accepts his Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award via video during the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Surfer Kelly Slater accepts his Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award via video during the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards at Central Hall Westminster on February 6, 2012 in London, England. View Photo »

  4. It's almost like torture if the waves are good and I can't surf
    – Kelly Slater SOURCE: Surfer's Village 2 months ago
  5. Lisa Andersen to surf Roxy Gold Coast Pro trials
    ESPN logo ESPN 12 hours ago

    1994 to 1997. She is one of the most influential surfers of all time and Hall of Famer. Today she helps run marketing for Roxy and is a mother of two. While the ASP reports that she is from Huntington Beach, all East Coasters know that she is from...

  6. (02/15) New 'Surfing for Change' Video Explores J Bay Proposed Nuke Plant, Features Kelly Slater, Van Jones
    Surfline logo Surfline 12 hours ago

    Featuring interviews with renowned environmental leader Van Jones, 11-time Surfing World champion Kelly Slater, documentarian Foster Gamble and local surfing activists, the film calls attention to the inherent dangers of nuclear power in the wake of...

  7. (02/15) Quiksilver Claims Men's Marketing Campaign of the Year and Hardgoods Accessory Product of the Year
    Surfline logo Surfline 12 hours ago

    RELEASE Quiksilver was excited andhonored to take home two big wins at the 2011 SIMA Image Awards at the GroveTheater in Anaheim, California last week. Quiksilver won the prestigious award for Men's Marketing Campaign of the Year for Kelly Slater's 10th...

  8. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago
    Kelly Slater of the U.S. placed equal third at the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii December 10, 2011. Slater ran out of miracles as Australia's Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipeline...

    Kelly Slater of the U.S. placed equal third at the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii December 10, 2011. Slater ran out of miracles as Australia's Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipeline... View Photo »

  9. I’ve watched the best at Sunset since the inception of the pro tour. I still contend that you’re not a complete surfer until you’ve hoisted the World Cup. Not even Kelly Slater’s pulled that off.
    SOURCE: Surf Shot 2 months ago
  10. Kelly Slater ripping Rincon!
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  11. Lisa Anderson to surf Roxy Gold Coast Pro trials
    ESPN logo ESPN 13 hours ago

    1994 to 1997. She is one of the most influential surfers of all time and Hall of Famer. Today she helps run marketing for Roxy and is a mother of two. While the ASP reports that she is from Huntington Beach, all East Coasters know that she is from...

  12. Mr Pipeline thinks Olympic surfing is swell idea
    Reuters.co.uk logo Reuters.co.uk 14 hours ago

    Despite last year's disappointment, International Surfing Association President Fernando Aguerre has vowed to continue to push for surfing in the Olympics but support from the biggest name in the sport at the moment has been mixed. "The jury is out on...

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About Kelly Slater

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Robert Kelly Slater (b. February 11, 1972, Cocoa Beach, FL, USA), known as Kelly Slater, is an American professional surfer known for his competitive prowess and inspirational style. He is widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer in the history of the sport. Full Article

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Kelly Slater of the U.S. placed equal third at the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii December 10, 2011. Slater ran out of miracles as Australia's Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipeline Masters on Saturday. Slater lost to...
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  1. Kelly Slater of the U.S. placed equal third at the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii December 10, 2011. Slater ran out of miracles as Australia's Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipeline Masters on Saturday. Slater lost to... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Kelly Slater of the U.S. placed equal third at the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii December 10, 2011. Slater ran out of miracles as Australia's Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipeline Masters on Saturday. Slater lost to...

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  2. Surfer Kelly Slater of the U.S. lines up a putt on the third hole at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, California in this February 8, 2007 file photo. Slater is so dedicated to the noble yet... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Surfer Kelly Slater of the U.S. lines up a putt on the third hole at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, California in this February 8, 2007 file photo. Slater is so dedicated to the noble yet...

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  3. Kelly Slater smiles on stage while addressing the crowd shortly after winning his heat in the fourth round of the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest, thereby clinching his 11th Association of Surfing Professional season title at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in San Francisco. Slater... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Kelly Slater smiles on stage while addressing the crowd shortly after winning his heat in the fourth round of the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest, thereby clinching his 11th Association of Surfing Professional season title at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in San Francisco. Slater...

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  4. Kelly Slater runs with his board after winning his heat in the fourth round of the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest, thereby clinching his 11th Association of Surfing Profesionals season title, at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in San Francisco. Slater was mistakenly awarded the ASP... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Kelly Slater runs with his board after winning his heat in the fourth round of the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest, thereby clinching his 11th Association of Surfing Profesionals season title, at Ocean Beach, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 in San Francisco. Slater was mistakenly awarded the ASP...

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  5. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater waves to a helicopter while entering the water for heat 6 of round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Slater won his heat to win his 11th ASP Men's World Title. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater waves to a helicopter while entering the water for heat 6 of round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Slater won his heat to win his 11th ASP Men's World Title.

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  6. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater is surrounded by fans as he walks to the water for heat 6 of round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Slater won his heat to win his 11th ASP Men's World Title. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater is surrounded by fans as he walks to the water for heat 6 of round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Slater won his heat to win his 11th ASP Men's World Title.

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  7. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater competes in heat 6 of round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Slater won his heat to win his 11th ASP Men's World Title. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater competes in heat 6 of round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. Slater won his heat to win his 11th ASP Men's World Title.

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  8. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater is carried from the water after winning the 2011 ASP Men's World Title by winning his heat in round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. This is Slater's 11th world title. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kelly Slater is carried from the water after winning the 2011 ASP Men's World Title by winning his heat in round three of the Rip Curl Pro Search on November 2, 2011 in San Francisco, California. This is Slater's 11th world title.

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  9. Surfer Kelly Slater, 39, of Coco Beach, Florida celebrates after winning his 11th ASP World Title at the Rip Curl Pro Search at Ocean Beach in San Francisco November 2, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Surfer Kelly Slater, 39, of Coco Beach, Florida celebrates after winning his 11th ASP World Title at the Rip Curl Pro Search at Ocean Beach in San Francisco November 2, 2011.

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  10. Kelly Slater is carried by fans after winning his third-round heat at the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest, thereby clinching his 11th ASP world title, at Ocean Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Kelly Slater is carried by fans after winning his third-round heat at the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest, thereby clinching his 11th ASP world title, at Ocean Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco.

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  11. Kelly Slater surfs under the curl at the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest en route to winning the third round, thereby clinching his 11th ASP season title, at Ocean Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Kelly Slater surfs under the curl at the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest en route to winning the third round, thereby clinching his 11th ASP season title, at Ocean Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco.

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  12. Kelly Slater reacts after claiming his 11th ASP world title at the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest at Ocean Beach Wednesday Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco. Slater clinched the title with his advancement out of round three, defeating Daniel Ross. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Kelly Slater reacts after claiming his 11th ASP world title at the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest at Ocean Beach Wednesday Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco. Slater clinched the title with his advancement out of round three, defeating Daniel Ross.

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  13. Surfer Kelly Slater competes in the Rip Curl Pro Search 2011 surfing contest at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Surfer Kelly Slater competes in the Rip Curl Pro Search 2011 surfing contest at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011.

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  14. PENICHE, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 17: Kelly Slater of the United States advanced into Round 4 of the RipCurl Pro Portugal after defeating Dan Ross of Australia in Round 3 on October 17, 2011 in Peniche, Portugal. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    PENICHE, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 17: Kelly Slater of the United States advanced into Round 4 of the RipCurl Pro Portugal after defeating Dan Ross of Australia in Round 3 on October 17, 2011 in Peniche, Portugal.

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  15. Kelly Slater competes during the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest on his way to winning his 11th ASP world title at Ocean Beach Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco. Slater clinched the title with his advancement out of round three, defeating Daniel Ross. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Kelly Slater competes during the Rip Curl Pro Search surf contest on his way to winning his 11th ASP world title at Ocean Beach Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in San Francisco. Slater clinched the title with his advancement out of round three, defeating Daniel Ross.

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  16. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA celebrates his second place finish at the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA celebrates his second place finish at the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  17. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA heads out into the surf during the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA heads out into the surf during the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  18. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA rides the waves during the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA rides the waves during the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  19. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA is thrown from his board during the semifinal round at the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA is thrown from his board during the semifinal round at the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  20. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Owen Wright (L)of Australia surfs past Kelly Slater of the USA (R) on the way to victory in the championship round of the Quiksilver Pro New York surfing tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Owen Wright (L)of Australia surfs past Kelly Slater of the USA (R) on the way to victory in the championship round of the Quiksilver Pro New York surfing tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  21. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA surfs the waves in the championship round at the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Kelly Slater of the USA surfs the waves in the championship round at the Quiksilver Pro New York tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  22. LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Fellow surfer Kelly Slater (R) douses Owen Wright (L) with champagne following Wright's victory at the Quiksilver Pro New York surfing tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    LONG BEACH, NY - SEPTEMBER 09: Fellow surfer Kelly Slater (R) douses Owen Wright (L) with champagne following Wright's victory at the Quiksilver Pro New York surfing tournament on September 9, 2011 in Long Beach, New York.

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  23. Surfing champion Kelly Slater, right, rids a wave with another surfer near the Malibu Pier, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Malibu, Calif. Authorities warned swimmers and surfers to be careful because of high waves and strong rip currents that hit Central and Southern California through the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Surfing champion Kelly Slater, right, rids a wave with another surfer near the Malibu Pier, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Malibu, Calif. Authorities warned swimmers and surfers to be careful because of high waves and strong rip currents that hit Central and Southern California through the...

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  24. Kelly Slater of the US has fun on his board after competing in the final of the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on August 7, 2011 in southern California where the ten-time world surfing champion defeated Australia's Yadin Nicol for the title. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Kelly Slater of the US has fun on his board after competing in the final of the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on August 7, 2011 in southern California where the ten-time world surfing champion defeated Australia's Yadin Nicol for the title.

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  25. Kelly Slater of the US competes in the final of the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on August 7, 2011 in southern California where the ten-time world surfing champion defeated Australia's Yadin Nicol for the title. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    Kelly Slater of the US competes in the final of the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on August 7, 2011 in southern California where the ten-time world surfing champion defeated Australia's Yadin Nicol for the title.

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Kelly Slater of the U.S. placed equal third at the Billabong Pipeline Masters at the Banzai Pipeline in Oahu, Hawaii December 10, 2011. Slater ran out of miracles as Australia's Kieren Perrow won a thrilling 41st edition of the Billabong Pipeline Masters on Saturday. Slater lost to...

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  1. It's almost like torture if the waves are good and I can't surf
    – Kelly Slater SOURCE: Surfer's Village 2 months ago
  2. I’ve watched the best at Sunset since the inception of the pro tour. I still contend that you’re not a complete surfer until you’ve hoisted the World Cup. Not even Kelly Slater’s pulled that off.
    SOURCE: Surf Shot 2 months ago
  3. It's just heavy out there, different from any other big-wave spot I've surfed
    – Kelly Slater SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle 2 months ago
  4. I did a few scenes with David Hasselhoff and it was an honour that they asked me to play myself. Even Kelly Slater portrayed a different character.
    SOURCE: The Northern Star 2 months ago
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