Laird Hamilton is best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports. In addition to his affinity for the water, Laird is labeled as an inventor, author, stunt man, model, producer, TV host, fitness and nutrition expert, husband, father, and adrenaline junkie. At 6’3” and 215 pounds, Laird is unique in the way that he balances flexibility and strength. A renowned innovator and guiding genius of crossover board sports including tow-in-surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and hydrofoil boarding, Laird is the essential Water Man, continuously pushing the limits and expanding all possibilities. Over the last decade, Laird has transcended from surfing to becoming an international fitness icon and nutrition expert. As co-founder and Chief Innovator of Laird Superfood, he has been able to take his nutrition expertise and create delicious, plant-based better-for-you food products that are accessible to all. Partnering with his wife, professional volleyball player and TV personality, Gabrielle Reece, Laird created Extreme Performance Training (XPT). XPT is a unique and powerful fitness training and lifestyle program featuring unique water workouts, performance breathing, recovery methods, high-intensity and endurance training for people of all fitness levels and backgrounds.
He talked to me all about his travels and his life spent in the water — and on land.
How do you travel with a surfboard? Please explain.
Old days were tow boards — smaller boards that you pack in a board bag and you always pray your equipment does not get damaged or lost. — nothing like getting to a faraway location with good waves and awards. Currently since I only foil, I put my foils in a hard case similar to a bicycle case and break the foil and board down and travel like that.
What are your top three favorite surfing spots?
I appreciate and live for Peahi (on the North Shore of Maui), Teahupo”o (in Tahiti).
Do you have a favorite beach?
Lumahai beach (Note: It’s on Kauai and where much of the movie South Pacific was filmed).
What's on your bucket list?
Continued quest for surfing long and large waves. I would enjoy riding a 60-foot wave at 60 if Mother Nature provided.
What is your favorite travel destination?
Hawaii. I love the air, the water, the land, the people, and the culture. Plus, it's my home.
Where did you honeymoon?
Gabby (he is referring to Gabrielle Reece, the famous professional volleyball player) and I did not honeymoon since we were married on Kauai. It was like a wedding/honeymoon all rolled into one. We were trying to make our life a honeymoon.
What is the best thing you ever ate?
I have had some unforgettable delicious foie gras on a farm restaurant in Bordeaux –
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