Been surfing for millions of years now. Attended Dino U (“the first institution of higher learning, well before the University of Karueein, learned woodworking skills and used them to make a surfboard”). Together with Santa Cruz, the only survivors of the Ice Age. Used his surfing skills to surf their way out. Taught the first humans how to surf. Knew it was great fun, but never predicted just how popular surfing would become worldwide. Looks forward to watching Olympic surfing every 4 years after Japan. Still finds his short arms an obstacle to paddling out; Santa Cruz is not much help, preferring to be perfectly content to sit and find the warm spots on their surfboard.
Mantra: “Back in the Ice Age, we had waves you wouldn’t believe”
Home Break: Rincon in Puerto Rico
Fave Surf Spot: Really big waves, so Cyclops, Teahupo’o, Nazare, Jaws—“having jet skis get me out to the top of waves really helps me overcome my short arms for paddling”
Bust Out Move: “Hard to believe given my size, but I’m pretty dainty walkin’ the nose”
Fuels up on: Any nut, though I love white macadamia nut cookies whenever I can get them
Best Surf Memory: “I have two—surfing my way out of the Ice Age and teaching the first human to surf”
Best Beach Buds: Santa Cruz, Teahupo’o Tiki, Hossegor Hank, Donegan Doolin, and Surf City Sally
When Not Surfing: “Going to the gym—just love the treadmill and bicycles”
Advice for groms:“Learn to surf—there is a special connection with the ocean and its waves”
Invented by Cal Tech grad, Dr. Wave. While Dr. Wave might have tackled any of the world’s problems, he turned to developing metals that would not rust in salt water. Soon turned his brilliant intellect to inventing the perfect surfing robot, developing special sensors to detect perfect waves and create awesome surfing moves. Named robot H-20, code name Oscar, moved to Hanalei, Hawaii, to program Oscar to surf. There Hanalei Hawaii Oscar christened H2O; Dr. Wave thought that fit much better than H-20. Became friends with Waikiki Woodie and Curl. Realized H2O needed a surfing companion; used Curl as his model for Rusty.
Mantra: As Dr. Wave says, “The best way to predict your future is to invent it!”
Home Break: Hanalei, Hawaii
Fave Surf Spot: The Arctic and Antarctica—“cold doesn’t affect me at all, so I can surf both of these; and Rusty just loves playing with the polar bears and penguins!”
Bust Out Move: Aerial drop into a Green Room tube, which I love doing at Nazare, Portugal
Fuels up on: A special oil that Dr. Wave invented that prevents me from rusting
Best Surf Memory: My first Green Room tube at Pipeline, really turned my bolts
Best Beach Buds: Waikiki Woodie, Curl, and Aussie Alice
When Not Surfing: Tightening my bolts
Advice for groms: “Surfing is all about sensing that perfect upcoming wave”
Abducted a sheep on first Earth visit. From Bahthoven’s brain waves, discovered surfing on Earth. Attended University of Mars but could not find research on surfing. Still fascinated with surfing, returned to Earth. Mistook Donegan Doolin’s green hair for a fellow Martian, soon learned otherwise. Began practicing surfing right after. Found that Bahthoven was a great assistant in his efforts. His time in outer space helped him advance quickly; he appears to just glide across the waves effortlessly. Tries to teach Promethei Paula to glide the waves; says it will help her surf on Mars, likes to tease her he already has, and it really is a blast without gravity!
Mantra: “If I can surf, so can you!”
Home Break: Area 51—“makes me feel like home on Earth!”
Fave Surf Spot: Promethei Terra—“until Promethei Paula gets there, I’m the only one to ever surf it!”
Bust Out Move: Glide and curl—“people tell me it’s out of this world!”
Fuels up on: Moon pies
Best Surf Memory: Promethei Terra on Mars
Best Beach Buds: Promethei Paula, Voss Victoria, Long Beach Larry, and Donegan Doolin
When Not Surfing: Flying my UFO through the skies, drives the Air Force crazy
Advice for groms: “Don’t be foolish—even I wear sunscreen!”
Grew up Cocoa Beach. Sumatra Sam taught her to surf. Loved surfing at dusk, especially when launches from the Cape could be seen from the surf. Dreamt of being an astronaut from a young age. Attended Air Force Academy, worked hard, became an astronaut. Yearns to be the first surfer to surf Earth and Mars. Her love of surf earned her the nickname Promethei after the Mars ice glaciers from fellow astronauts and surfers. Adopted Alberta, granddaughter of Albert, the first chimp in space; happiest when Alberta joins her surfin’ safaris. Kids that she would love to see NASA renamed the National Aeronautics & Surf Administration.
Mantra: “Can’t wait to surf without gravity, has to be a blast!”
Home Break: Cape Canaveral
Fave Surf Spot: “Well, on Earth, it’s Florida beaches, but I can’t wait to surf the moon or Mars”
Bust Out Move: Sam taught me to do a pretty awesome Aerial Alley Oop
Fuels up on: Citrus, especially Indian River grapefruit; in space, Tang—“as close as I can get”
Best Surf Memory: “Watching launches from my surfboard”
Best Beach Buds: Alberta, of course, Bobbi, Sam, and Maui Martian (“love how he glides on the surf!”)
When Not Surfing: “Walking and jogging the beaches, especially with Bali Bobbi and Sumatra Sam”
Advice for groms: “Never give up on your dreams!”
Grew up Polynesia, taught to surf by Rincon Rex. Likes to claim he was the first human to surf. Claim is widely disputed; Rincon Rex says he taught many humans in Polynesia to surf well before he taught Teahupo’o Tiki. Moved to Hawaii, went to University of Hawaii. Joined surfing team. Became good friends with Waikiki Woodie; Teahupo’o Tiki is Costa Rica Rick’s godfather. Likes to surf with a mask inspired by Kanaloa, says it gives him special powers that make his surfing moves even more awesome. Found Toucan Tiki who tells him endlessly, "The Bird is the Word," on a Costa Rican trip with Rincon Rex. Loved that Toucan was naturally as colorful as his mask. Together they are often called the Tiki Twins.
Mantra: “Everyone has a surf mate, if you’re even luckier, a twin; take time to find yours”
Home Break: Honolulu
Fave Surf Spot: Teahupo’o
Bust Out Move: Closeout Re-entry
Fuels up on: Pineapple, lilikoi, chicken long rice, lomi lomi salmon, and a lot of cereal, especially for Toucan Tiki who seems to have a bit of a sweet tooth
Best Surf Memory: “The first time Toucan Tiki and I were called the Tiki Twins—I just knew we were a great team and was so happy to have others see our chemistry on the surf”
Best Beach Buds: Toucan Tiki, Rincon Rex, Waikiki Woodie, Aussie Alice, Surf City Sally
When Not Surfing: “Convincing people I was the first human to surf (though they are never convinced)”
Advice for groms: “Never be afraid to take off your mask and be yourself”
Grew up Norway. Wanted to surf but thought ocean waters just a bit too cold. Discovered river surfing and found her niche (and slightly warmer water). Attended Valhalla University, came across her Pegasus on a river surfing trip. Named her Bulken and soon had a great companion for her surfin’ safaris. Explores river surfing worldwide. Mythical in her surfing abilities, has surfed the Amazon and every river in Scandinavia. Still trying to conquer all 22 miles of Severn Bore in Wales, has surfed its entire length in segments, but never in one continuous flow.
Mantra: “Surfin’ for miles on a river is a great ride!”
Home Break: Voss, Norway
Fave Surf Spot: “Pretty much any river with surf”
Bust Out Move: "My mythical carve and foam climb, both essential in my river surfing"
Fuels up on: Gravlax, lingonberries, meatballs, and pancakes (“any time of the day”)
Best Surf Memory: “Still working on it—will be being the first to surf the length of Severn Bore; it will be really special to break the 12 km current record”
Best Beach Buds: Bulken, Laguna Luna & Astra, Maui Martian, Promethei Paula, Long Beach Larry
When Not Surfing: Studying Viking and Norse mythology
Advice for groms: “Surfin’ is not just for oceans”
