How To Not Fall Off Tour After Your Rookie Year

Mark Occhilupo’s morning podcast, slash vlog interview series, is back in all its honest glory. Shot during the Hawaiian season the episode features fresh face on tour, Frederico Morais and previous CT surfer, now coach, Mr Richard ‘Dog’ Marsh. While Stab digs Occ’s exchanges with the more recognisable heads like Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Bruce Irons et al, the series can be an enjoyable way to be introduced to the lesser known characters of pro surf. Sometimes the rookies, coaches and commentators have their own entertaining tales worthy of your attention. Turns out the Portuguese rookie had a rough journey to qualification this year, struggling through many of last year’s QS events, but thanks to Fred’s exceptional abilities (and Dog’s experience and support), he nailed Brazil and Hawaii to secure his CT position. Now the focus shifts toward keeping him there.