Shaun tomson shares the lessons he has learnt in surfing and in life in a very personal way. In surfer s code, world champion surfer shaun tomson shares the life lessons hes gathered from decades of surfing. Tomson is the author of the bestselling surfers code 12 simple lessons for riding. Shaun tomson virtual global keynote speaker the code. He is the author of the bestselling books surfers code and the code, and the writer and producer of the awardwinning documentary film bustin down the door. The best inspirational quotes are the ones about surfing. Shaun tomson was born in durban, south africa, where he picked up his first longboard at age 10. Undeniably one of the most influential surfers in history. Surfers code reveals that the lessons of a life spent surfing are the lessons of surfing through life. Shaun tomsons exuberance for life and his passion for sharing it is a charming mix. As top guns of the free ride generation the peak of 1970s surfing shaun tomson of south africa and mark richards from australia ushered in.
These qualities, combined with selfdeprecating humour, an engaging presence and, of course, sheer good looks are a surefire recipe for success. May 03, 2006 legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold son mathew passes may 3, 2006 by surfing magazine social icon rss our beautiful 15 year old son lost his life in a tragic schoolboy prank on monday evening 24th april 2006 in durban, south africa. For tomson, surfing is a hobby, a sport, a religion, an obsession and moreit is a way of life. Surfing icon shaun tomson to talk about new book the code. Shaun tomson professional speaker, santa barbara, ca. He is the author of the best sellers surfers code and the code the power of i will. Tomsons passion and drive have made him wildly successful at whatever he sets his mind to and he inspires and motivates everyone around him. Moreover, as an actor, he has appeared in numerous films like free ride, in gods hands, many classic moments and many others. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps kindle books french ebooks kindle unlimited. Legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold. Shaun tomson was the 1977 world champion on the international world surfing tour.
Shaun tomson is a soughtafter professional speaker, who shares his positive attitude, insights and. Penguin books is delighted to invite you to the launch of surfers code. Former champion surfer shaun tomson, seen at a surf event in huntington beach, will be in san clemente to talk about his book the code. Former pro surfer shaun tomson to talk to youth in san. He is best recognized for his work as a professional surfer and is considered a legend in the hardest sports ever. Shauns message is that surfing is a sporthobby that has. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For tomson, surfing is a hobby, a sport, a religion, an. It is a glimpse into the future and i would love to. Legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold son mathew passes may 3, 2006 by surfing magazine social icon rss.
I will always paddle back out march 6, 2018 by shaun tomson my first time surfing waimea bay took place in 1975 during a contest, the smirnoff pro. In surfers code, world champion surfer shaun tomson shares the life lessons hes gathered from decades of surfingfrom his boyhood adventures in south africa to the world tour in the late 1970s to the business world today. Shaun tomson on turning tragedy into inspiration the inertia. Rip shaun tomson loses his son we just received this from former world champ and surfings greatest gentleman, shaun tomson. Shaun tomson was born in durban and is an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker living in santa barbara, california, with his wife, carla, and son, luke.
A competitor, business executive, author, speaker, brand builder, film star, and global ambassador for surfing make his contribution across a wide range of the surf culture. Surfing icon shaun tomson releases new inspirational book the. Shaun tomson should need no introduction, but in case you dont know hes a pioneering professional surfer from south africa. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps kindle. He also authored bustin down the door revolution of 75, a companion to the film of the same name and krazy kreatures under my surfboard. Shaun tomson s exuberance for life and his passion for sharing it is a charming mix. Shaun tomson born 21 august 1955 is a south african professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author and businessman. They give insights not only into the minds of our heroes, but. From his days competing to the release of his new book, tomson opens up at surfer. Shaun tomson, from south africa, along with australian surfers, rabbit bartholomew and mark richards were hailed as a new breed of competitive surfer, travelling to hawaii in 1975 and changing the face of professional surfing forever. At his zenith shaun tomson had won a world champion title, setup a multimillion dollar surf clothing brand insight and was an inspirational speaker. Shaun tomson, former world champion surfer, is an inspirational speaker, business consultant and environmentalist.
Request availability for shaun tomson date of event. He is a former world surfing champion, and has been listed as one of the 25 most influential surfers of the century surfer, 1999 and one of the 16 greatest. Shaun tomson was born in durban and went on to become one of the worlds best surfers. Mar 28, 2018 shaun tomson is well known for many achievements in many different spheres. His son mathew was going to his parents native south africa a generation after apartheid for a semester at tomsons old prep school. As a competitor, shauns consistency and longevity marked. The wisdom encapsulated in a single sentence, spoken by a person with a lifetime of unique experiences, has the power to influence others and transform lives. Other than telling me about how excited he was to play in his. Discover book depositorys huge selection of shaun tomson books online. He collaborated with shaun tomson on surfer s code. Surfers code by shaun tomson overdrive rakuten overdrive. As a cynic, itd be easy to dismiss a book like the code. So it is no surprise that the crowd that packed kalk. Hire former world champion surfer, shaun tomson, to speak, motivate, and inspire at your next business or educational event.
Fifteenyearold mathew tomson, the only son of surfing legend shaun tomson, lost his life in a tragic schoolboy prank that went wrong, his father told hundreds of mourners at the funeral in durban. Legendary south african surfer, shaun tomson, 15yearold son. This book pulled me out of a holiday blues funk and got me back in the ocean. Soak in shauns code designed to spread positive energy and encourage selfconfidence in this weeks episode of guy kawasakis remarkable people. A native of south africa, he spent fourteen years on the tour 19761989, nine of which. The following selection of surfing quotes are by legends the likes of kelly slater, gerry lopez, and shaun tomson. He is a surfing world champion, entrepreneur, environmentalist, author, and traveling inspirational speaker. But then his 15 year old son mathew died in a tragic accident. The code by shaun tomson is a book about the authors life and how surfing is a big part of his life. Mar 29, 2011 as top guns of the free ride generation the peak of 1970s surfing shaun tomson of south africa and mark richards from australia ushered in a new level of performance and international flair.
Our beautiful 15 year old son lost his life in a tragic schoolboy prank on monday evening 24th april 2006 in durban, south africa. In surfer s code, world champion surfer shaun tomson shares the life lessons hes gathered from decades of surfingfrom his boyhood adventures in south africa to the world tour in the late 1970s to the business world today. Shaun tomson is well known for many achievements in many different spheres. Surfing has been described as a sport, a religion, an obsession and a way of. For tomson, surfing is a hobby, a sport, a religion, an obsession, and more. Shaun tomson has written an important and engaging book filled with wisdom and practical advice about personal growth and overcoming the inevitable challenges adolescents and young adults everywhere face. A native of south africa, he spent fourteen years on the tour 19761989, nine of which in the top six. Shaun tomson has been a hero of mine since my youth as a pro surfer. He explains essentials for real living and how something like surfing can clue you in to living your life. Shaun tomson and surfers code wow the kalk bay crowd. Shaun tomson is a south african surfer, actor, businessman, author, and environmentalist.
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