the vet that just can’t keep out of the danger zone…
Welcome to Episode Six of Season Two of Late Drop – The Big Wave podcast. The series was created to showcase conversations with some of the best big-wave surfers in the world — hosted by one of the best big-wave surfers in the world. New episodes will drop on Surfline every other week — upcoming guests include, Bob Pearson, Buzzy Kerbox and others. Stay tuned here for more.
Speakin’ of Mav’s….Why not drop an episode of Jamie Mitchell (who recently charged the run of XXL swells to hit Maverick’s) with one of the OG water patrol and photographers to document Cali’s finest big wave arena? Enter: Frank Quirarte, a man whose byline you’ve probably seen on the best photos of Mav’s for the past 30-odd years. What many may not know of the man is his influence and loyalty to keeping the boys and girls safe out there -- year in and year out -- and much of that drive probably owed to his own military experience in his youth. Days before flying over to surf the subject of interest, Jamie Mitchell sat down with Frank in the newest episode of the Late Drop.
0:00: Growing up in Northern California not far from Maverick’s, Airforce experience, Becoming an EMT, Getting into photography, Managing the rescue team for Quiksilver,The merits of operating a Jet Ski from tow movement
15:35: Getting on retainer with SURFING mag, Training with the Coast Guard with first big wave safety, Building the Billabong XXL project, Traveling with Greg Long, Staring the Maverick’s Water Patrol/Rescue
28:31: The Growth of BWRAG, Era of Billabong Odyssy Trips, Big Wave rescue first/photography second
37:35: Frank’s favorite places to shoot, Shooting “Chasing Mavericks,” Shooting Nazaré
52:20: Frank’s expectations for this winter, More core surfers at Mav’s, The progression Frank has seen over the years,
1:31:56: Frank’s 5 to finish questions
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamiemitcho.substack.com
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