The film's antagonist and a top-ranked professional surfer. He embodies competitive, materialistic values that clash with the spiritual approach to surfing. He faces Rick in the final contest, cheats by pulling Rick's leash, and is ultimately disqualified by the newspaper exposure.
Laird Hamilton has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Signature works include Holy Surf! - Once Upon a Wave, On The Wave, Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
