Dana Point — Lifelong surfer Keith Malloy has lived as a waterman for decades. He can imagine no other way of life.
While, the ocean intimidates some, to Malloy and others, it represents freedom and opportunity.
Malloy, 43, started surfing off Ventura at 3. He surfed for the US National team as an amateur and qualified for the world tour at 26. As a professional surfer he surfed exotic locations worldwide including spots in Tahiti, Fiji and Alaska. He stopped competing professionally in 2001 and is now a surf ambassador for Patagonia.
“I think there is a story there,” Malloy said.