Garrett McNamara

Garrett McNamara
McNamara at the Web Summit 2017 in the Altice Arena, Lisbon, Portugal.
Personal information
Born (1967-08-10) August 10, 1967
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Years active1978–present
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Websitegarrettmcnamara.com
Surfing career
SportSurfing
Best year2013
SponsorsRed Nose, Mercedes-Benz Wavejet, Donjoy, Body Glove, Kona Red, Maui Jim, Raw Elements, and Noll Worldwide
Major achievementsWorld record for largest wave ever surfed, first to surf tsunami from calving glaciers
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular
Shaper(s)Dick Brewer, Greg Noll, YU, Rusty, Stretch, Carl Schaper
QuiverBig
Favorite wavesLani's and Sunset
Favorite maneuversThe tube

Garrett "GMAC" McNamara (born August 10, 1967) is an American professional big wave surfer best known for setting the world record for largest wave ever surfed, as documented in the HBO series 100 Foot Wave. McNamara is also known for successfully negotiating a monstrous barrel at Jaws and being the first person to ride a wave formed from calving glaciers.

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