SHAYNE HATFIELD

Date of Birth: 1965

Local Break: 
North Narabeen, Sydney Australia

Nickname: Billy

Surfing Since: 1970

Top 3 Results: 

1. 1st British Open '87
2. 6th Newcastle '82
3. 8th Champion of Champions '81

Favourite Local Surfer: Brett Banister

Favourite Male Surfer: Kelly Slater

Favourite Female Surfer: Pam Burridge

Favourite All-time Surf spot: Padang Padang - Sunset - Car Park Rights

Surfboard Dimensions: 6'6" x 19" x 2 1/2"

Favourite Manouver: Backside Re-entry.

Influences in the water: Ross Clarke Jones & Backside Luke

Travels: Everywhere overseas.

Favourite other sport: Long distance swimming; Fighting Luke Thomas

Favourite Animal: Horses (Why: Strong, Athletic)

Favourite All-Time Surf Movie: Standing Room Only.

How far do you want to take your surfing? As far back in the pit as I can go.

Work: Import/Export.

Other Interests: Making money to support surfing habit.

Likes: Honest people; Good 8-10 foot barrels; God; Money; Music.

Dislikes: Alcohol, Drugs, Dishonest people

Any Last Words: Be true to yourself - stay away from drugs and alcohol - remember you are important and worth of the best life has to offer.