Garrett McNamara Interview on Big Wave Surfing

Check out Garrett's interview on Fox Now about riding the world record tallest wave! Fox Now says he is "either amazing, gifted or just plain crazy and is called the 'Michael Jordan of Surfing.'" 

Garrett McNamara Takes a Trip to Nicaragua

Garrett and his manager, Nicole, took a trip to Nicaragua and here is a story from their trip. 

"Last summer the idea of a family occasion was being discussed. In the past this trip was always made to Costa Rica, but this year everyone decided to live a little and be adventurous so we headed over to Nicaragua for two weeks. This is not typically the ultimate surf destination for Garrett so fortunately we were blessed by the wave Gods with an amazing swell that had the outer reef at Popoyo breaking with some great back side barrels to warm up for Fiji. He had his SUP board so he was a happy camper. The consensus at the end of the trip was that Nicaragua was a beautiful untouched country with beautiful people. The only negative was the trash issue. These small little villages sitting in the middle of a coastal paradise are littered with trash… plastic bags, plastic bottles, candy wrappers etc.

Anyone who knows Garrett will understand that after this small wave trip he really didn’t have an interest in returning. The only way he was going back was on a mission. So when the family started talking about a return trip this summer Garrett was admit on having a purpose and making a difference. The best way to create change is through the youth. The idea developed into going into these small fishing villages and talking with the local children about the life cycle of trash, teaching them that everything thrown on the roads will end up in the ocean. So that was the plan and that is what we did. We also organized a cleanup with the village so we could “practice what we preach” with the kids. On the first day we had over 150 kids come and collect over a ton of trash and the second day we had about 100 kids come and collect and equal amount. All of the children who participated received new hats and slippers and the most popular item was their personalized poster from Garrett. It was definitely a success and we were amazed when we returned home to find an email from the children of the homemade rubbish bin they made out of recycled bottles!!! The way we look at it is if we activate at least one kid and he ends up in office or creates a business that provides a trash service and a recycle program we hit a home run!!! 

McNamara Wins Biggest Wave and Wipeout of the Year

Body Glove congratulates Garrett McNamara for taking home two awards at the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards on Friday, May 4th at the Grove in Anaheim. McNamara was honored  for riding the biggest wave ever, measured at 78 feet in Nazare, Portugal.  He also took home the Verizon Wipeout of the Year award for tumbling down a massive face at Jaws. These accomplishments further illustrate Garrett McNamara's skill and rightful place among the world's greatest big wave surfers. Body Glove is proud to have such a talented waterman be a part of our family.  Click here to view more photos, award winners, and video.

Garrett McNamara Nominated For Biggest Wave of the Year

Last November off the coast of Portugal, Garrett McNamara arguably rode the biggest wave anyone has ever surfed.  He is now nominated for Ride of the Year and XXL Biggest Wave category at the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards on May 4th. Check out Body Glove's highlight video of Garrett McNamara including his most impressive wave at Nazare, Portugal.

          Garrett McNamara - Welcome to the Family from Body Glove on Vimeo.

Team Body Glove Welcomes Garrett McNamara

Redondo Beach, CA (3 April, 2012) – Extreme waterman Garrett McNamara is the latest athlete to join the Body Glove family. McNamara has signed on for wetsuits, PFD’s and accessories.

“Garrett is one of the craziest big wave surfers exemplifying passion, talent and the mentality of risking it all. We are excited to have an all around waterman with such a great personality on our team,” said Billy Meistrell, Body Glove International, Vice President.

McNamara is most famously known for breaking the world record for largest wave ever ridden, when he was towed into a 90 ft wave in Portugal, at the North Canyon. He also won the Tow-in World Cup at Jaws along with partner Rodrigo Resende.

“Mainly, I need wetsuits that I can trust. Most of the situations I get into...my life is on the line. They can’t be blowing out or falling apart during a massive wipeout. I also need personal flotation devices for a lot of situations. We can collaborate on ideas and create superior impact vests and suits. After meeting and getting to know everybody, they’re all really good people and it’s going to be fun. It’s all about having fun and doing what you love,” states Garrett McNamara. This year has been an incredible year for Garrett. He has been nominated for 2 awards in the 2012 Billabong XXL Awards including, “Ride of the Year” and “Biggest Wave.”

Here are some highlights of his performance over the last several months. For more information on Garrett McNamara and other Body Glove athletes and products go to www.bodyglove.com and for daily updates visit www.facebook.com/bodyglove

Garrett McNamara - Welcome to the Family from Body Glove on Vimeo.