Garrett McNamara
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 ever to ride a wave formed from calving glaciers.
| Garrett McNamara | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 10, 1967 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Residence | Nazaré, Portugal |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Surfing career | |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Best year | 2013 |
| Sponsors | Red Nose, Mercedes-Benz Wavejet, Donjoy, Body Glove, Kona Red, Maui Jim, Raw Elements, and Noll Worldwide |
| Major achievements | World record for largest wave ever surfed, first to surf tsunami from calving glaciers |
| Surfing specifications | |
| Stance | Regular |
| Shaper(s) | Dick Brewer, Greg Noll, YU, Rusty, Stretch, Carl Schaper |
| Quiver | Big |
| Favorite waves | Lani's and Sunset |
| Favorite maneuvers | The tube |
| Website | garrettmcnamara.com |
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