When it comes to SUP performance, Travis Grant is one of the best in the world. The Australian Paddler’s race record is impressive enough with big wins throughout his career, including winner of the 2013 and 2017 molokai2oahu (m20), the 2013 Battle of the Paddle distance race and the 2012 ISA World Cup Championships. Most recently, he competed in the 2017 Red Bull Heavy Water race in San Francisco, one of the most grueling events in the SUP circuit. With zero training for the race, he caught the red-eye from Oahu to SF, arriving just in time for the briefing. Having never surfed Ocean Beach–and the conditions were gnarly–Travis managed to pull ahead of the pack to place 3rd in the event. Grant’s pedigree in other disciplines include: outrigger canoe-where he was the winner of the 2016 molokai2oahu (oc1) race; surf ski; and surfing; earning him the reputation as being one of the most revered watermen.

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The respect that Travis has garnered doesn’t just come from his many achievements as an ocean athlete, but also from being a genuinely awesome guy. A true salt of the earth whose love and respect for nature and for the well being of others eminates when you are in his presence. This combination of these qualities is why Travis embodies greatness. As a mentor, a coach and a dedicated father, he has–and will continue–to inspire generations to come.