Pipe Dreams

Six–time world surfing champion, actor, and US heart–throb Kelly Slater tells of the struggles and triumphs he's experienced throughout his life and how they have helped him to become one of the world's most loved sports figures.

From beach blanket bingo to Baywatch, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sport's newest star. He's one of the world's most popular surfers; his radical moves have revolutionised the sport. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, in 1972, he found surfing to be a great way to escape problems at home. When he was 11, his parents divorced. Slater and his brother, Sean, were raised by their suddenly single mother, who struggled to support two young sons. After Slater's surfing career took off, he made the transition into acting and modelling. He spent a season starring on the popular television show Baywatch, where he won the hearts of women young and old, including Pamela Anderson, whom he dated for about a year. He has also been featured in Versace ads.

In Pipe Dreams, he shares the stories that have influenced his life and have inspired him to overcome both personal and professional hurdles and achieve his dreams.

About the Author

Kelly Slater was born in Cocoa Beach, Florida and now lives in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his radical surfing moves and for his role in Baywatch. Slater is sponsored by Quiksilver, one of the premier surf companies and clothing manufacturers in the world. In April 2000, together with Quicksilver, he opened the Kelly Slater Boardrider's Club, a clothing and surf shop in Los Angeles. He is also currently pursuing an acting caraer. When time permits, he plays with his band, The Surfers.