Ramon Navarro

Surfing

Hometown

Pichilemu, Chile

Resides

Pichilemu, Chile

Bio

Chilean big wave surfer Ramon Navarro grew up on the ocean, helping his father with his fishing business and learning to dive at an early age. Ramon has built his reputation on riding giant surf, and his top finishes in numerous competitions throughout the world speak to his talents. A committed activist, he’s worked on numerous projects to preserve his country’s vibrant surf environment.

Career Highlights

Ride of the Year Award Nominee, Billabong XXL Awards, 2012
Second place finish at the Quiksilver Ceremonial, Punta de Lobos (Pichilemu, Chile), 2011
Second place finish at the 2011 Big Wave World Tour
Third place finish at the Todos Santos Big Wave Event, Baja California, Mexico, 2010
Fifth place finish at the 2009 Eddie Aikau
Monster Energy Drop Award, 2009 Eddie Aikau

First place finish at the Quiksilver Ceremonial, Punta de Lobos (Pichilemu, Chile), 2006
Rode “La Bestia” (The Beast) in 2004, Chile
Adventurer of the Year nominee 2013, National Geographic
Featured in movie, 180 Degrees South
Save the Waves Surf Ambassador
Organized and led community opposition to a proposed sewage pipeline, Pichilemu, Chile