Kelly Slater Books
Widely hailed as the greatest surfer of all time, Kelly Slater's career is marked by an unprecedented 11 world championship titles, including a record five consecutive victories. His achievements in the sport stem from a lifelong dedication that began in his youth on the Florida coast. Beyond his competitive prowess, Slater has also made his mark through appearances in various surf films and television projects.
Pipe Dreams
A Surfer's Journey
Soon to be an ABC reality series entitled Ultimate Surfer , starring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater Six-time world surfing champion, actor, and American heartthrob Kelly Slater tells his inspiring story of triumph over adversity From Beach Blanket Bingo to Baywatch to Blue Crush, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sport’s hottest star. He has won more world championships than any other competitor, and he continues to change peoples’ minds about what can and can’t be done on a surfboard. His wild ride has included fame, fortune, a stint on Baywatch, and a high-profile relationship with Pamela Anderson. Not bad for a skinny kid from a broken home in Cocoa Beach, Florida. In Pipe Dreams, Kelly takes the reader into oceans around the world to take on thunderous walls of water and shares the outrageous stories, solemn moments, and undeniable spirit that have made him a superstar.
Pipe Dreams
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
I thought, Pfft, come on. World champions from Australia are one thing, but from Florida? Cocoa Beach isn’t known for producing surfing legends. As Kelly Slater grew up, he never imagined becoming a champion; his goal was simply to catch the tiny waves his dad and brother rode. Life at home was tough, with his parents’ marriage crumbling and his father battling alcoholism. Slater found solace on his surfboard, immersing himself in surf magazines and movies, idolizing the sport's legends. He never expected to leave Florida's shore breaks, but his relentless drive for competition and a natural grasp of surfing physics propelled him toward greater waves and challenges. In Pipe Dreams, Slater invites readers into the exhilarating world of surfing, sharing the adrenaline and risks of riding Pipeline. He honors friends lost to the ocean and reveals the realities of life on the World Tour, from mingling with celebrities to navigating intense competition and quirky antics of fellow surfers like Tom Curren and Rob Machado. Slater reflects on his career, including his time on Baywatch, and the highs and lows of his love life, including his relationship with Pamela Anderson. This memoir provides a rare glimpse into the life of a man who shattered records in a sport that doubted his origins, offering an unfiltered look at his journey and achievements.
