He has done something that few action sports athletes have ever managed, that is to become a genuine household name around the globe. Eleven world titles, standard bearer for the new school revolution in surf, TV star, big wave charger and all round good living guy. Oh and he’s also the best surfer that has ever lived, makes Kelly the most influential surfer of all time.

Hi style in and out of the water, his competitive fire, his incredible ability to still step up to be the best in the world at 41 makes him not only an incredible surfer, but one of the greatest athletes on the planet. Some have called him ‘the Michael Jordan of Surfing’ but we reckon MJ could learn a thing or too about one of the most dominant champions in sporting history.