Gerry Lopez(I)
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Gerry Lopez was born in Hawaii, USA in 1948, He became the State of
Hawaii junior surfing champion at the age of 14. He won the Master of
Pipeline award in 1972. On account of his unique style and mental
approach to surfing, he has become known as the surfer who meditates on
waves and even god of surfing by many surfers around the world. In July
1999, Gerry was presented with the Waterman of the Year award by the
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) in recognition of his
efforts to stress the importance of the ocean and its environmental
preservation. In 2001 he moved his family and business from Hawaii to
Bend, Oregon, where he now continues to shape boards but also can be
found snowboarding and water skiing in the Cascade Mountains and
surrounding areas.
