FRED PATACCHIA JR. AKA FREDDY P.

About Freddy P: The charismatic Hawaiian is coming off a remarkable season in which he was awarded 2005 Rookie Of The Year. Joining the ranks as a part of the new wave of Hawaiian competitors Patacchia is a fast, stylish surfer who combines an innovative approach with classic power surfing and barrel riding. He stunned fellow competitors last season with a slew of impressive results including a semi-final finish in epic conditions in Fiji. Pattachia’s years of experience on the World Qualifying Series have sharpened his attack, and his confidence overpowered any rookie year nervousness. Following his fellow countrymen, the Irons Brothers into the heat of the battle, Patacchia's potential at this level of competition is boundless, yet despite him being intensely focussed when the "job's on", out of the water he takes a lighthearted and fun approach to the travel. Watch in awe as Patacchia lights it up this year on tour.

Born: December 15, 1981
Raised: North Shore of Oahu
Current Residence: Sunset Beach, Oahu
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 165 lbs.
Stance: Goofy

Sponsors: Quiksilver and Budlight
Local Spots: Pipe, Rocky Point and Haleiwa
Fantasy Spot: Tavarua
Favorite Trips: Tavarua, Tahiti
Surf Videos: Freddy P. Project “Interrogation” – coming October 2006!
Boards: Kerry Tororo, Jason Kashiwai and Wes Oshiro.
Surfer influences/inspiration: Sunny Garcia, Tom Carroll, Derek Ho, Fred Sr. (dad)
Words to live by: Never give up.

Years on the WCT: 2006 will be Freddy’s sophomore year on the WCT.
Highest WCT Rating: Current position at no. 14
Years on WQS: 2006 will be his 10th year on the QS,

1997 was Freddy’s 1st year on the grind.
Highest WQS Ratings: 8th in 2004.

Accomplishments:
2005 Rookie of the Year
(Finished 14th in the world- the highest Rookie ranking ever)
2nd place 2006 Billabong Tahiti Pro
2nd place 2006 Monster Energy Pipeline Pro
1st place Sunset Xcel Pro – 2004 and 2002
5X NSSA Champion

Music: Hip-hop, rock, country, everything!
Food: Hawaiian and mom’s cooking
Pets: A pit bull named Java
Tunes: Linkin Park, The Game, G-Unit, Dixie Chicks
Books: Rich Kid, Smart Kid – Give your child a financial head start.
Movies: “I Spy”
Video Games: Madden 2005
Surfing Bros: Sean Moody, Joel Centeio, Jason Shibata
Girls: I love them all, shapes, sizes, colors, it doesn’t matter to me.
Rides: Fords. Currently rides a 2006 Ford Expedition on 22s.
Toys: Golf clubs, fishing gear, tennis racket
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, texas hold-em, sleeping, break dancing if the time is right.