John John Florence welcomed his first baby days before the 2024 Tahiti Pro surf contest at Teahupo'o, the same venue the 2024 Olympics will take place in July.
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When surfing superstar John John Florence took his Gunboat 48 on a 2,500 mile cruise to remote Pacific islands he found a thriving ecosystem that may give us all cause for hope. Toby Hodges reports
Some folk seem to have it all. At 28, John John Florence has already enjoyed a career as one of the world’s most talented professional surfers. He lives on the north shore of Oahu, opposite the famous Pipeline wave which he is renowned for dominating. And when he’s not touring the world competing on the World Surf League (WSL) tour he’s surfing optimum waves with his younger brothers.