Chapter 7: Billy Kemper Returns to Morocco to Overcome His Near-Fatal Injury

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Two years after his near-fatal injury, Billy Kemper returns to Morocco for another massive swell and a second chance at the wave that almost took his life. After revisiting the site of his accident, he overcomes his past, surfs the break at its best, and is finally able to close that life-altering chapter of his career.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Shanti Berg

Ride of the Year

2022 Men's Ride Of The Year Nominee: Billy Kemper At Jaws

2022 Men's Ride Of The Year Billy Kemper at Jaws on November 2, 2021. Video from Shanti Berg.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Macro Arellano

Men's Big Wave Paddle-In

2022 Men's Biggest Paddle In Nominee: Billy Kemper At Jaws

2022 Men's Biggest Paddle In Billy Kemper at Jaws on November 2, 2021. Video from Marco Arellano.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022 Shanti Berg

Ride of the Year

2022 Men's Ride Of The Year Nominee: Billy Kemper At Jaws

2022 Men's Ride Of The Year Billy Kemper at Jaws on November 2, 2021. Video from Shanti Berg.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022 Macro Arellano

Men's Big Wave Paddle-In

2022 Men's Biggest Paddle In Nominee: Billy Kemper At Jaws

2022 Men's Biggest Paddle In Billy Kemper at Jaws on November 2, 2021. Video from Marco Arellano.

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