Mark Healey, Professional Big Wave Surfer/Waterman

Mark Healey (0:00)

All the white charts that I've interacted with, I picked the ones that were showing me all the cues that I wanted to see, and I never had anything but them being very calm, and actually, I know it sounds outlandish, but wanting that interaction, actually seeking that interaction after a couple of goes.

But then, there's other ones that have totally different personalities, and that's not the case. I don't wanna get anywhere near them, and I don't wanna let them anywhere near me.

Michael Gervais (0:38)

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Okay, this week's conversation is with Mark Healey, a professional big wave surfer. He's a legend for sure. Award winning spear fisherman, free diver, photographer, filmmaker and part time Hollywood stuntman. He understands the water. He understands how to relate to creatures. He understands how to relate to water. I mean, he's a true waterman and he's changed the industry based on what he's done. And he has no shortage of major achievements in his career. Earning his first surf sponsorship at age 13 and then eventually going pro at the young age of 17 And at 31 years old, he racked up victories at big wave events like Todos Santos. And that is just a massively scary wave off in the Pacific Ocean. And then back in 2008, he nabbed the Spear Fishing World Cup.

What do you know? And so he's a legend for sure. And while he's encountered his share of close calls in hostile rugged environments, from sharks to blackouts underwater, Mark thrives on the elements of danger that are inherent in his work. And he describes to us how he does it. And that's a central part of this conversation. That's why I'm excited to introduce him to you.