Guy Ormerod became synonymous with the Gold Coast. Born in 1959, he grew up under difficult circumstances in the sixties, but his positive outlook on life and freakishly good surfing ability set him apart from all around.

He is still considered one of the best goofy footers to have ever come out of The Gold Coast, and he rode his local break Burleigh like no other on their backside. He went on to win state and national titles and became the first fully pro rider on the Billabong label.

As well as his surfing since his late teens he was a devout Christian and this has also helped shape his life. In 1998 he joined staff at Kings College Christian school where he is now pastor for the 1800 or so pupils. He still surfs, between duties at school, and can be found pig dogging through barrels across the Gold Coast.

Livewire – The Guy Ormerod story: