Stephanie Gilmore
SKTR talks to two time world surfing champion Stephanie Gilmore
Describe yourself in 25 words or less ...
An independant surfing gypsy, who loves to adventure, dream and achieve.
Tell about the very first time you surfed?
I have very fond memories of stnding up on a boogie board at Greenmount beach shorebreak while my dad was surfing out the back. I was addicted to the water and waves and there was something about performing for the other swimmers in the water that i really liked.
How many hours do you think you have spent surfing since then?
Too many to think about, I try to surf at least once a day, and as much as i can before, during and after events.
Who inspires you?
People who find a positive twist in the difficult moments. Tiger Woods and Lykke Li, they kinda rock too!
What’s been your greatest achievement or sporting moment?
Learning to take a loss and use it to my advantage.
What’s the best and worst thing about being a world champion?
There's definitely perks of being a world champ, opportunities to meet amazing people and go backstage at concerts haha, the worst is that I just want to win more and more.
If you weren’t surfing what would you be doing?
Travelling and busking to fund my trips.
What’s on your ipod?
Tame Impala, Betty Davis, No Doubt, JJ Cale, Jeff Buckley, B-52's....everything and anything.
What else is taking up your time right now other than surfing?
travelling to places that dont involve surfing, and seeing the world from a different perspective. Networking and learning.
Most treasured possession?
My Cole Clark angel guitar
The motto you live by?
Smile, Laugh, Dream, Create and pass it on.
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