Ken Bradshaw Explained

Ken Bradshaw (born October 4, 1952) is an American professional surfer and winner of the 1982 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.

Bradshaw was born in Houston, Texas. On January 28, 1998, Bradshaw successfully towed into and rode a wave with a face allegedly of about 80feet.^[1] The site was Outside Log Cabins, an outer reef on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.^[2] The ride lasted about 30 seconds.

Bradshaw took part in a hypothermia experiment for Discovery Channel which lasted for 4 hours at 0C without clothing. His body temperature dropped to 35C.

Lifestyle

Bradshaw is a vegetarian.^[3] He was Layne Beachley's partner, helping her to become one of the world's top female surfers.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wave Warrior. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120819022327/https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/conditionblack/interview.html. August 19, 2012. March 2, 2021. PBS.
2. Web site: Clash. James. May 10, 2004. The Big One. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120812192952/https://www.forbes.com/global/2004/0510/078_print.html. August 12, 2012. March 2, 2021. Forbes.
3. Langewiesche. William. January 27, 2011. The Wave-Maker. March 2, 2021. Vanity Fair.
4. Web site: October 5, 2000. Ken Bradshaw. March 2, 2021. Surfline.