When runners come to town for the HB Surf City Marathon in early February the event organizers will be honoring Peter "PT" Townend for his lifetime involvement in the advancement of surfing and surf culture here in Southern California and throughout the world, often from his home in Huntington Beach where he has impacted the community through an involvement with the HB International.. Stay in the know and top of the action from pro surfer Peter Townend. Find videos, photos, age, height and the latest tour results and rankings here.

PT Townend, the godfather of pro surfing, remains stoked after
PT Townend, the godfather of pro surfing, remains stoked after
DNA Salgado Mr. Peter Townend Waves
DNA Salgado Mr. Peter Townend Waves
Australian WHEN YOU WIN A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THAT DIDN
Australian WHEN YOU WIN A WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THAT DIDN"T EXIST
Active Empire with Peter Townend Surf Splendor
Active Empire with Peter Townend Surf Splendor
Steve Core Surf
Steve Core Surf
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Peter "PT" Townend and Shaun Tomson at the 'Project Save
Surfing Queensland Inducts Peter Townend ‘PT’ as a Life Member
Surfing Queensland Inducts Peter Townend ‘PT’ as a Life Member
PT Townend, the godfather of pro surfing, remains stoked after
PT Townend, the godfather of pro surfing, remains stoked after
WSL Heritage Peter Townend World Surf League
WSL Heritage Peter Townend World Surf League
Peter Townend Photos et images de collection Getty Images
Peter Townend Photos et images de collection Getty Images
Behind The Scenes On Big Wednesday Tales & Trivia From
Behind The Scenes On Big Wednesday Tales & Trivia From
Newport Harbor, California, USA. 19th June, 2015. PETER 'PT' TOWNEND
Newport Harbor, California, USA. 19th June, 2015. PETER 'PT' TOWNEND
Peter Townend surfing Photo by Martin Tullemans Surfing pictures
Peter Townend surfing Photo by Martin Tullemans Surfing pictures
Behind The Scenes On Big Wednesday Tales & Trivia From
Behind The Scenes On Big Wednesday Tales & Trivia From
Peter Townend Shares Gerry Lopez' Tuberiding Tip
Peter Townend Shares Gerry Lopez' Tuberiding Tip
Peter ‘PT' Townend The '76 World Champ RETURNS, 50 years
Peter ‘PT' Townend The '76 World Champ RETURNS, 50 years
Talk Story Peter Townend, 'Big Wednesday'
Talk Story Peter Townend, 'Big Wednesday'
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boardsthatwontitles1petertownend1976552820
Huntington Beach's History as 'Surf City USA'
Huntington Beach's History as 'Surf City USA'
Western Surfing Association... Western Surfing Association
Western Surfing Association... Western Surfing Association
WHY PETER TOWNEND IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SURFER OF ALL
WHY PETER TOWNEND IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SURFER OF ALL
Surfing Queensland Inducts Peter Townend ‘PT’ as a Life Member
Surfing Queensland Inducts Peter Townend ‘PT’ as a Life Member
054 Peter Townend Surf Splendor
054 Peter Townend Surf Splendor
Archives of Peter Townend
Archives of Peter Townend
About Us East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
About Us East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame
Peter Townend The Original Surf Star Orange County Register
Peter Townend The Original Surf Star Orange County Register
Life Members Surfing Queensland
Life Members Surfing Queensland
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boardsthatwontitles1petertownend1976552820
WSL Heritage Peter Townend World Surf League
WSL Heritage Peter Townend World Surf League
The History of Surfing in California A Journey through Time
The History of Surfing in California A Journey through Time

Welcome back to Real Surf Stories, where we dive deep into the untold legends of surfing history. In this episode, we're honored to sit down on The Surf Cast with the one and only Peter Townend.. Peter Townend was the first ever World Champion of International Professional Surfing. His amazing feat came seven years after he first picked up a surfboard at 15 fifteen years of age. At 22 he was competing in 20 foot surf at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Hawaii, on the way to a World Title.