Mark Robert Visser (born 9 March 1983) is an Australian professional big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker and ocean adventurer. Visser is best known for being the first person to surf Hawaii's most dangerous wave Jaws, Maui, at night in 2011. It was documented in a film called 'Night Rider'.[1][2][3]
Visser coaches professional athletes from big wave inspired surf programs for water and land.[4] These programs included training to overcome fear, deal with stressful situations in and out of the water, and submersion without oxygen.[5][6] In addition to submersion without taking a breath, Visser can also hold his breath underwater for 6 minutes and 4 seconds.[7][8]
Careeredit
Visser spent three years competing on the World Qualifying Series (WQS) ASP world tour before focusing on big wave surf events. Visser's past achievements include: 5th in the 2006/2007 APT tow-in tour event in Chile, 7th in the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Paddle in event United States, and runner up in the 2008/2009, 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2014/2015 OakleyASL Big Wave Awards.[9] His accomplishments were also recognized by the XXL awards for biggest wave ridden. Visser won the 2014/15 Big Wave Paddle-in ASL Big Wave Awards.[10] In 2015-2016 Visser was selected as one of the eight world professional water athletes, to compete in the Ultimate Waterman contest. Visser ranked in the top 3 for the Short Board, Long Board, Big Wave/ Tube ridding event, 6 km Prone Paddle race, 18 km Waka Ama / OC1 race and the Underwater Strength Run and Swim event.[11] In addition to his sports activities, Visser also gives keynote speeches to individuals, corporations, teams and organizations including TEDx Noosa. His goal is to inspire others by sharing his story.[12]
Tasmania eventedit
In July 2011, Visser, along with his brother Kevin and a group of local surfers James Hick, Marty Paradisis and Mike Brennan conquered waves as high as four meters during severe hailstorms. This particularly dangerous surfing trip prompted the surfers to paddle in, rather than tow.[13]
Worksedit
Operation Night Rideredit
Mark Visser surfing Jaws, Maui at night
On 20 January, Visser became the first person to surf Jaws break in Maui at night. During this event known as the 'Night Rider', he rode 30–40-foot waves in dangerous outer reef, illuminated by engineered LED lights built into his buoyancy vest and integrated into his surfboard.[14][10] This night ride is the start for an upcoming adventure documentary called 'Nine Lives' which Visser is currently working on.[15] 'Operation Night Rider' with cooperation of cameraman Drew Llewellyn won an 'Australian Cinematography Award' in the category of 'Documentaries, Cinema & TV'.[16]
Operation Deep Blueedit
Visser's second project documents him and his team as they parachute out of a specialized aircraft with their jet skis and surfboard in search of 'freak' waves.[17]
Documentaryedit
Visser is currently working on an adventure documentary which involves new technology and display of human strength and endurance.[18]
Othersedit
Diaries with Mark Visser are very short segments that follow Visser around the world in search of some of the best big wave locations. The Diaries run on Fuel TV.[19]
"Ocean Warrior Course" is a training program created by Visser to help surfers discover the secrets of the elite underwater athletes. The course originates from Visser's own past struggling in big waves.[20] The course teaches about breath holding and safety in the water to students including Navy SEAL and big wave surfers. Over the past 5 years, he has coached some of the most elite military organizations, Olympic and professional sporting teams in the world.[21][22]
Book: "The Big Wave Method -Eight Steps to Overcoming Your Fear and Achieving Your Ultimate Dream". Mark Visser. 31 October 2017. Hay House. ISBN9781401953201.
Recognitionedit
Visser is known as the 2014/15 Big Wave Paddle-in Champion and three times runner up for the ASL Big Wave Awards.[23] He spends his time tracking down some of the biggest waves on the planet utilising innovative technology and pioneers unique ways to surf them. Visser feats are not only about surfing, but adventure, exploration and survival.[24][25][14]
^"Mark Visser goes big wave night surfing". Surfer Today. 21 January 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
^"Irish among San Diego surfers catching waves beneath the stars". The Irish Times. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
^"Massive swell may be one for the ages". Sunshine Coast Daily. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
External linksedit
Official Website
FuelTV Interview at Tracks Magazine
Coverage of JAWS Night ride at surfd
Wave Warrior (pbs.org)
January 01, 1970
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Mark Robert Visser born 9 March 1983 is an Australian professional big wave surfer author keynote speaker and ocean adventurer Visser is best known for being the first person to surf Hawaii s most dangerous wave Jaws Maui at night in 2011 It was documented in a film called Night Rider 1 2 3 Mark VisserPersonal informationNationalityAustralianBorn 1983 03 09 9 March 1983 age 41 Websitemarkvisser netSportCountryAustraliaSportBig Wave Surfing and Ocean AdventureEvent s Big Waves Night Rider Contents 1 Training 2 Career 2 1 Tasmania event 3 Works 3 1 Operation Night Rider 3 2 Operation Deep Blue 3 3 Documentary 3 4 Others 4 Recognition 5 References 6 External linksTraining editVisser coaches professional athletes from big wave inspired surf programs for water and land 4 These programs included training to overcome fear deal with stressful situations in and out of the water and submersion without oxygen 5 6 In addition to submersion without taking a breath Visser can also hold his breath underwater for 6 minutes and 4 seconds 7 8 Career editVisser spent three years competing on the World Qualifying Series WQS ASP world tour before focusing on big wave surf events Visser s past achievements include 5th in the 2006 2007 APT tow in tour event in Chile 7th in the Nelscott Reef Big Wave Paddle in event United States and runner up in the 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 and 2014 2015 Oakley ASL Big Wave Awards 9 His accomplishments were also recognized by the XXL awards for biggest wave ridden Visser won the 2014 15 Big Wave Paddle in ASL Big Wave Awards 10 In 2015 2016 Visser was selected as one of the eight world professional water athletes to compete in the Ultimate Waterman contest Visser ranked in the top 3 for the Short Board Long Board Big Wave Tube ridding event 6 km Prone Paddle race 18 km Waka Ama OC1 race and the Underwater Strength Run and Swim event 11 In addition to his sports activities Visser also gives keynote speeches to individuals corporations teams and organizations including TEDx Noosa His goal is to inspire others by sharing his story 12 Tasmania event edit In July 2011 Visser along with his brother Kevin and a group of local surfers James Hick Marty Paradisis and Mike Brennan conquered waves as high as four meters during severe hailstorms This particularly dangerous surfing trip prompted the surfers to paddle in rather than tow 13 Works editOperation Night Rider edit nbsp Mark Visser surfing Jaws Maui at night On 20 January Visser became the first person to surf Jaws break in Maui at night During this event known as the Night Rider he rode 30 40 foot waves in dangerous outer reef illuminated by engineered LED lights built into his buoyancy vest and integrated into his surfboard 14 10 This night ride is the start for an upcoming adventure documentary called Nine Lives which Visser is currently working on 15 Operation Night Rider with cooperation of cameraman Drew Llewellyn won an Australian Cinematography Award in the category of Documentaries Cinema amp TV 16 Operation Deep Blue edit Visser s second project documents him and his team as they parachute out of a specialized aircraft with their jet skis and surfboard in search of freak waves 17 Documentary edit Visser is currently working on an adventure documentary which involves new technology and display of human strength and endurance 18 Others edit Diaries with Mark Visser are very short segments that follow Visser around the world in search of some of the best big wave locations The Diaries run on Fuel TV 19 Ocean Warrior Course is a training program created by Visser to help surfers discover the secrets of the elite underwater athletes The course originates from Visser s own past struggling in big waves 20 The course teaches about breath holding and safety in the water to students including Navy SEAL and big wave surfers Over the past 5 years he has coached some of the most elite military organizations Olympic and professional sporting teams in the world 21 22 Book The Big Wave Method Eight Steps to Overcoming Your Fear and Achieving Your Ultimate Dream Mark Visser 31 October 2017 Hay House ISBN 9781401953201 Recognition editVisser is known as the 2014 15 Big Wave Paddle in Champion and three times runner up for the ASL Big Wave Awards 23 He spends his time tracking down some of the biggest waves on the planet utilising innovative technology and pioneers unique ways to surf them Visser feats are not only about surfing but adventure exploration and survival 24 25 14 References edit Moonlighting The Sydney Morning Herald 25 August 2012 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Big wave rider Mark Visser on surfer s eye and protecting your vision The Daily Telegraph 4 June 2017 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Surfer Rides Giant Waves at Night CBS News 26 January 2011 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Slaters Pipeline Training Secret World Surf League World Surf League 21 December 2018 Retrieved 21 January 2018 Big Wave Surfer Mark Visser Makes History Fuel Tv Fox Sports 21 January 2011 Retrieved 1 June 2011 Big wave surfer Mark Visser breathes life in to title bid Brisbane Times 26 February 2016 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Define Magazine June 2011 markvisser net Retrieved 18 April 2012 Big Wave Surfer Mark Visser Started with a 45 Second Breath Hold Now It s 6 Minutes The Inertia 19 January 2018 The winners of Surfing Life s Oakley Big Wave Awards 2014 2015 Surfer Today 12 February 2015 Retrieved 1 March 2018 a b Night Surfing 40 foot Jaws SwellWatch com 20 January 2011 Retrieved 1 June 2011 The Ultimate Waterman Is Underway Redbull com 17 March 2016 Retrieved 23 August 2017 Speakers prepare for sell out TEDx Noosa Sunshine Coast Daily 27 March 2014 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Storm surfer Mark Visser conquers giant wave in Tasmania News com au 12 July 2011 Retrieved 18 August 2011 a b Big wave surfer Mark Visser takes on Maui s Jaws at night Los Angeles Times 24 January 2011 Retrieved 1 June 2011 Night Rider Mark Visser s 2AM Tow in at Jaws Surf Transworld Retrieved 17 April 2012 Award Winners Australian Cinematographers Society Retrieved 1 November 2011 Mark Visser Operation Deep Blue Drift Europe Archived from the original on 13 February 2013 Retrieved 17 April 2012 About markvisser net Retrieved 17 April 2012 Videos Travel Diaries markvisser net Retrieved 17 April 2012 Mark Visser Jumps off Jetski Gets Steamrolled by Jaws Surfline Shane Dorian and World s Most Elite Watermen Just Launched a Safety Course for All Surfers The Inertia 26 December 2017 Ocean Warrior Course Ocean Warrior Foundation Mark Visser goes big wave night surfing Surfer Today 21 January 2011 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Irish among San Diego surfers catching waves beneath the stars The Irish Times 1 May 2017 Retrieved 1 March 2018 Massive swell may be one for the ages Sunshine Coast Daily 13 February 2018 Retrieved 1 March 2018 External links editOfficial Website FuelTV Interview at Tracks Magazine Coverage of JAWS Night ride at surfd Wave Warrior pbs org Retrieved from 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