As a kid in Northern New South Wales, Dan’s dreamed of being a pro surfer. That dream landed him on the World Tour, with a deserved reputation for powerful rail work and committed surfing in challenging conditions. Now, he hunts big waves, coaches young surfers and speaks out for environmental causes. His advice: “live simply, eat organic, give back and have fun.”

• Qualified for the 2008 World Tour through a 4th Placing at World Cup of Surfing (Sunset Beach)
• Won the Margaret River Masters Prime Event in 2009
• World Qualifying Series Champion, 2009
• Watching one of the athletes he coaches, Sally Fitzgibbons win The Bells Beach World Tour Event in 2011