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Gabe is one of Europe's top pro surfers. Currently British Senior Champion for the third year in succession, he has won eight National titles in his professional career. Since standing up on his first wave at the age of 11 at his home beach of Tynemouth, North East England, he has been chasing waves around the globe.
As a pro surfer, Gabe has surfed every ocean in the world. Now based in SW France, he still loves nothing better than pioneering cold water waves in Ireland and the UK, as well as more exotic locales around the globe. Gabe's also been a regular fixture on Hawaii's North Shore, surfing's big wave Mecca.
Gabe has featured in all media, from cover shots in surf mags to mainstream magazines and newspaper features. He wrote and starred in the Extreme Sport's Tricks and Tips series, which can be seen in the video clips, and presented a series on Channel 4 alongside Tess Daly. He has appeared in numerous other TV shows and films. Gabe is currently filming a docu/feature funded by the BBC and the Irish Film Board. This big budget project aimed for release in 2008 will feature Tow-In surfing, which Gabe has helped pioneer in Ireland. As well has having coached the UK's top junior surfers, Gabe also regularly writes technical guides as well as travel features.
Gabe is married to bestselling fictional novelist, Lauren Davies. |
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