How Patacchia Got His Fitness On

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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Freddy Patacchia Jr. -- also known as the "Happy Hawaiian" -- joins Dawn Patrol on the Gold Coast. In his chat with Roxy Hodge and Ronnie Blakey, he opens up about his love of contest surfing, his future in the jersey, and how he got his new training regime on.

Don't miss the action LIVE on the World Surf League homepage through March 13.

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Wave by Wave Cutdown: Quiksilver Pro Round 1, Roxy Pro Rounds 1 - 4
Watch: Quiksilver Pro Heat Analyzer, Roxy Pro Heat Analyzer

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Surfing's New World Order

The Brazilians have finally won surfing's biggest prize -- and there's a lot more talent where that came from.

- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz

Monday, September 15, 2014

Monster Moment: Freddy P's Vindication at Trestles

Freddy Patacchia tops a high-flying Round 1 heat against hometown hero Kolohe Andino and Brazilian Jadson Andre.

- WSL / Sean Rowland

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Classic 10-Point Rides in Tahiti

Warm up for Chopes with some of the best rides ever, from Parko, Slater, and more.

- WSL / Kirstin

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Oz vs. Hawaii at J-Bay Round 5

Mick Fanning showed off his comfort at Supertubes, while the Freddy Patacchia displayed his powerful carves.

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