In this inspiring episode, Tappa sits down with Guy Ormerod — a Gold Coast surf legend whose story stretches from his early days at Palm Beach to his decades of influence in and out of the water. Guy shares his journey from competing with greats like Rabbit Bartholomew and Jerry Lopez to becoming one of Billabong’s first sponsored surfers. Beyond the surf, Guy opens up about his faith, family, years of missionary work, and the deep personal loss that shaped his outlook on life. Still charging Burleigh in his 60s, Guy embodies what it means to be the eternal grommet — full of gratitude, resilience, and stoke.Show Notes (Key Talking Points)Guy’s early life in Sydney and move to the Gold Coast during the canal boomDiscovering surfing through his lifesaver father and first waves at Palm BeachMeeting the Peterson brothers and joining Kirra and Burleigh BoardridersCompeting against the world’s best and finishing second behind Richard Harvey at the Pa Bendall ClassicBecoming one of Billabong’s earliest sponsored surfers and the truth behind its early historyThe defining “sliding door” moment that led to a three-year competition banTurning to faith and family — becoming a pastor and school chaplain15 years of missionary work helping communities in the Philippines and FijiThe devastating loss of his daughter and how faith helped his family endureLife lessons on respect, gratitude, and giving back through surfing and serviceStill ripping at 66 — staying fit, stretching, and living the “eternal grommet” lifestyle

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