Pipeline Master Rob Machado, surf apparel giant Bob Hurley, legendary big wave rider Greg Noll, and six-time world champion Layne Beachley will be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame on July 28 in Huntington Beach, Calif. The Surfers’ Hall
Pipeline Master Rob Machado, surf apparel giant Bob Hurley, legendary big wave rider Greg Noll, and six-time world champion Layne Beachley will be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame on July 28 in Huntington Beach, Calif.
The Surfers’ Hall of Fame committee inducts surfers who revolutionized and evolved the sport through technique, ability or lifestyle. Leaving their mark in the surfing world is taken literally at the Surfers’ Hall of Fame. Each surfer marks his/her place by leaving handprints, footprints and autograph, similar to the Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
Sportscaster Dave Stanfield will emcee along with surfing legend Corky Carroll. Big wave rider and “Riding Giants” star Laird Hamilton, who was inducted in 2002, will stop by to introduce the legendary Greg Noll.
The Surfers’ Hall of Fame is the first imprint collection of legendary surfers in the world. Slater was inducted in August 2002 along with female world champion Lisa Andersen, innovative and daring Laird Hamilton and world champion longboard surfer Joel Tudor. Other inductees include: Mike Doyle, board shaper; Gerry Lopez, the Pipeline Master; Tom Curren, famed 1980s surfer noted for his aggressive yet fluid style; and Jericho Poppler, the first women’s world champion.
Each inductee is chosen by the Surfers’ Hall of Fame committee which consists of surfers who appreciate and recognize reputable athletes.