After a three year break from surfing competitions, Kelly Slater returned to the surfing circle. He explains the struggle to meet preformed expectations as well as dealing with the passing of his father.

In April 2002, Kelly Slater’s father lost his battle against throat cancer. He shares with us some touching memories of his last months with his father. It was in this time that his dad really let him know how proud he was of Kelly’s career, and shares a lovely story of remembering his dad while surfing.