Celebrating ‘The GOAT’ Kelly Slater As He Sets to Retire…

Celebrating ‘The GOAT’ Kelly Slater As He Sets to Retire…

“I’m done for the year, I might be done forever in Portugal.” That was what Kelly Slater said on his Instagram story.

He gave a tour of the MEO Rip Curl Pro competitors area and at the end of the video, he made that statement.

And so, like we do every year, we ask ourselves? Is Kelly Slater finally retiring from professional surfing?
After all, Slater is known for two things in surfing, the most titles, and the most retirement announcements.

In today’s video we look at Celebrating ‘The GOAT’ Kelly Slater As He Sets to Retire…

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I’m done for the year I might be done forever in Portugal that was what Kelly Slater said on his Instagram story he gave a tour of the male Rip Curl pro competitors area and at the end of the video he made that statement and so like

We do every year we ask ourselves is Kelly Slater finally retiring from professional surfing after all Slater is known for two things in surfing the most titles and the most retirement announcements another reason to be doubtful is that he didn’t explicitly say retire he said he’s done with

Competitive serving in 2023 and maybe forever with Portugal that’s not surprising really given his ranking of 26 at the time of the announcement wasn’t sure whether Slater would make the midyear cut Slater has said publicly that he hoped to retire at the 2024 Olympics his words were if I make the

Olympics I’ll retire at the Olympics I’m really open to qualify for it but I need to get my butt into gear the qualifications process is going to be tough but if I can get into the Olympics the location of the event is Tahiti that wave really suits my strengths so if I

Can get there I think I have a really good chance of a medal but I think the harder part is going to be getting there to be honest but after being knocked out in April 2023 by Liam O’Brien everyone’s skeptical about Slater’s lofty dreams the legendary Surfer has been no

Stranger to the retirement roller coaster throughout his career he’s announced retirement several times only to have a change of heart and return to the sport the first time Slater steep back from the competitive scene was in 1998 however even during his retirement he couldn’t resist making appearances at events and impressively claiming

Victories at competitions like pipe in 1999 and the eddi cow in 2002 despite his initial retirement he couldn’t stay away from competitive surfing for too long he rejoined the championship tour CT full-time in 2003 marking his Resurgence in surfing but over the years Slaters continued to contemplate retirement almost annually keeping his

Fans and fellow Surfers on the edge of their seats if you’re a surfer and you’ve won the WSL 11 times and have over 50 Championship wins we don’t think there’s anything more to prove man you’ve won everything one of the most memorable retirement announcements was in 2018 at J Bay where Joel Parkinson

Had just announced his retirement and what seemed like a response Slater once again teased the idea of stepping away from competitive surfing but true to his unpredictable nature he continued to Surf if he does retire now Slater would retire as the undoubted goat of Surfing his achievements triumphs and Records

Make him a Titan in this sport but how does one become this great at something who really is Kelly Slater you may ask well Robert Kelly Slater born on February 11th 1972 in Coco Beach Florida is a surfing Legend with an unparalleled list of achievements he holds a record-

Breaking 11 World surf League titles from a young age his natural Talent led to numerous victories in age division competitions along the Atlantic coast by 14 he achieved a remarkable third place finish in the junior division at the world amateur championships in England in 19 1990 Kelly Slater hit the

Professional surfing scene like a wild wave but it wasn’t a smooth ride for him our man had a couple of wipeouts in the rankings finishing 90th and 43rd then in 1992 he started nailing Podium finishes like a pro and went on to win his first ever professional Tour event in France

The rip crl Pro and who could forget that epic moment at The Pipeline Masters in Hawaii his win there sealed the deal making him the youngest surfing World Championship ever at just 20 years old Slater would finish 6th in the 1993 rankings only to return to the top in

1994 which began a 5-year run of back-to- back WSL wins between 1994 and 1998 another record that’s yet to be matched he took a break from the competitive scene in 1998 his first retirement during his time off Slater did it all surf films TV shows video games he was everywhere doing surfing

Side quests man got pulled into the Hollywood scene real fast his comeback saw returned to the world Pro Tour in 2002 he impressed everyone with a close second place finish in the 2003 world rankings and then stunned the world in 2005 winning his first post break Championship but the surprises didn’t

Stop there he kept winning and in 2011 he snatched his 11th World title becoming both the youngest and oldest Surfer to achieve the feat however Slater’s dominance did not go unchallenged even during his Peak rivalries have played a significant role in fueling and elevating Kelly Slater’s surfing prowess to extraordinary Heights

Throughout his illustrious career he faced several formidable opponents who pushed him to go beyond good and great reaching a level of Excellence the healthy rivalries he had with Surfers like Rob Machado Tom Curran Mark aupo Sunny Garcia CJ hobgood and the late Andy Irons were nothing short of intense and controversial these competitors

Brought out the best in Kelly spurring him to perform at his peak in every heat and final the surfing world was in for a treat when Kelly Slater made his epic return in 2002 with a new generation of pro Surfers emerging the stage was set up for an epic showdown between the

Surfing Giants and at the Forefront of this thrilling rivalry was Andy Irons the battle between Andy and Kelly is legendary often dubbed as one of the toughest Sports rivalries of all time Andy the fierce competitor wasn’t about to let Kelly take the spotlight uncontested like he did in the 9s he

Stepped up to the challenge and showed the world he wasn’t here to joke Andy defeated Kelly again and again setting the surfing World a buzz with excitement and anticipation but Kelly Slater Rose to the occasion and in 2005 he reclaimed the title and ended Andy’s reign of

Course new WSL Champions have come up since Slater’s dominance ended but only the late Andy Irons can be said to have truly challenge Slater’s Reign while Kelly Slater’s success and resulting Fame have made him a household name worldwide his family chose to lead more low-key lives he has two brothers Shawn

And Steven and a daughter Taylor Slater however Kelly’s relationship with Taylor’s mother Tamara Mitchell remains largely private and unclear to the public throughout his life Slater has had some high-profile relationships with famous women one of his notable relationships was with Pamela Anderson whom he dated for several years in the

Early 1990s their relationship was on again off again and reportedly Rocky one of the highlights of the relationship was that while they were still together Pamela met Tommy Lee and married him just 4 days later ouch Pamela did our boy dirty in the mid 2000s Slater was linked to Brazilian port es actress

Jazelle bunin additionally in 2007 Slater is said to have a brief leing with the iconic actress Cameron Diaz more recently Slater’s been dating colani Miller since 2006 their relationship has been more stable and private compared to his previous high-profile romances colani is a surfer and a model she also runs a swimsuit

Brand with her sister Kelly Slater’s Fame has put him on various entertainment platforms from TV shows like make or break on Apple TV plus to iconic series like Baywatch on NBC and even featur ing in the video game Kelly Slater Pro Surfer talk about being an icon Kelly Slater’s retirement will

Undoubtedly Mark the end of an era in surfing leaving behind an extraordinary Legacy shaped by his remarkable 30 plus year career as an 11-time world champion his dominance in the sport is unparalleled having secured World titles in 1992 1994 1995 96 97 98 2005 2006 2008 20 10 and 2011 Kelly also claimed

Victory in 56 WSL Championship tour events and further solidified his status as a surfing Legend with three Triple Crown of Surfing titles in 1995 98 and 2019 his achievements and contributions to the sport have earned him a well-deserved place in the Surfers Hall of Fame hey we’ve seen a lot of Slater’s

Life as an athlete but aside from his incredible achievements in competitive surfing Kelly also has succeeded in Business and Entrepreneurship for over two decades he was sponsored by Quicksilver playing a pivotal role in establishing them as the largest surf brand worldwide but in 2013 Kelly’s perspective on the fashion industry

Shifted deeply concerned about sustainability he decided to make a change in 2014 he left Quicksilver and found it outerknown a sustainable clothing brand with a strong commitment to ethical practices they were the first brand to be certified by the Fair Labor Association before producing a single

Item outer known as a true Pioneer and sustainable fashion embodying the mantra for people and Planet Kelly’s environmental concerns also extended to the creation of surfboards and equipment in 2014 he acquired a majority interest in firewire surfboards renowned for being the most sustainable surfboard platform globally the following year he

Launched Slater design showcasing boards created in collaboration with legendary surfboard Shapers under Kelly’s guidance Slater designs became one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in the world leading the way and sustainable materials and products oh you thought he was done nope another of Kelly’s groundbreaking contributions to the

Surfing world came in 2015 with the revelation of the Kelly Slater wave company the world watched in awe as a viral video showcased the perfect man-made wave over 100 mes Inland in LaMore California the world surf League purchased kswc in 2016 leading to the creation of surf Ranch a hub for

Professional surfing events and private use his entrepreneurial prowess is evident through joint ventures and collaborations with International Brands like brightling apple Williams and Sonoma V Coco verace and more not only has he excelled in surfing but Kelly has also displayed his musical Talent sharing the stage with renowned

Performers like Jack Johnson in Pearl Jam additionally his love for golf has made him a regular participant in prestigious tournaments like Pebble Beach proam and Alfred Dunhill links tournament in Scotland currently he’s a member of the US Ridder cup amateur team Kelly’s philanthropic efforts have raised Millions for charitable

Organizations including omaz oana Surf Rider Surfers not Street children sea sheeper SLG Green Peace and others his commitment to giving back to the community and championing environmental causes reflects his passion for creating a positive impact beyond the surfing World his illustrious career boasts an impressive collection of awards

Including multiple Lis Sports spbs and X Games medals he’s been recognized as one of the most beautiful and influ fluential athletes by GQ Esquire and People magazine with an astonishing 19 Surfer of the Year Awards and an outside Magazine’s athlete of the Year title Kelly’s contribution to sports and

Entertainment have left an indelible Mark in addition to his accomplishments in the water Kelly has also made his Mark as an author his autobiography pipe dreams a surfer’s journey co-written with Jason borte was published in 2003 a few years later in 2008 he co-wrote another book titled for the love with

Phil Jarrett further sharing his experiences as an accomplished businessman Surfer and advocate for sustainability Kelly Slater’s future in the surfing World remains intriguing while he’s accomplished unparallel Feats in his full-time competitive career there’s always the possibility of more surprises from the goat and if he retires from competitive surfing will he

Take up another role in the world of Surfing regardless of what the future holds Kelly Slater’s Legacy will continue to inspire generations to come