Jewogle - Shaun Tomson (Born: August 21, 1955)

Shaun Tomson is considered one of the world's most significant surfers and was the 1977 world champion. He first gained notoriety while surfing at Jeffery's Bay.

He currently lives in Montecito, CA and is active with the The Surfrider Foundation. He is involved with his family clothing venture, Solitude.

Son Mathew died on April 24th, 2006 in Durban, South Africa from an accidental death caused by playing the "choking game."

Surfer's Code:

Shaun Tomson has given lectures on his Surfer's Code, and has passed out small plastic cards with this code printed on one side and an endorsement for his clothing line on the other.

The code is as follows:

I will never turn my back on the ocean

I will always paddle back out

I will take the drop with commitment

I will know that there will always be another wave

I will realize that all surfers are joined by one ocean

I will paddle around the impact zone

I will never fight a rip tide

I will watch out for other surfers after a big set

I will pass on my stoke to a non-surfer

I will ride, and not paddle in to shore

I will catch a wave every day, even in my mind

I will honor the sport of kings