London to Paris on a surfboard

Laird Hamilton is probably the world’s 2nd most famous (behind Kelly Slater) surfer. Their styles differ massively, so in their own field each are, well, fucking legends. Kelly Slater is from the new style surf world – smaller waves, big turns and lots of flare. Laird Hamilton, though, is probably the greatest ever big wave surfer, famous for riding what is generally renowned as the world’s heaviest wave, a feat lauded in surding lore. And what’s more, he did it all to support an autism charity. Check out the story and give some money.