O'Rourke, Chris
Smooth-riding but combative regularfooter from La Jolla, California; lauded in 1976 as California's best surfer by Pipeline ace Gerry Lopez. O'Rourke was born (1959) in New Jersey, began surfing at age 10 after his family moved to California, but didn't really take to the sport until he began riding Windansea, La Jolla's best-known break, at age 12. His talent was instantly recognizable—as were th...
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Chris O'Rourke, in red, La Jolla Shore, 1970Subscribe to view
Chris O'Rourke, 1976. Photo: Jon FosterSubscribe to view
Chris O'Rourke, Big Rock, 1977. Photo: GatorSubscribe to view
Chris O'Rourke, Windansea, 1979. Photo: Kirk AederSubscribe to view
Chris O'Rourke
Photo: Kirk Aeder
Chris O'Rourke, in red, La Jolla Shore, 1970
Chris O'Rourke, 1976. Photo: Jon Foster
Chris O'Rourke, Big Rock, 1977. Photo: Gator
Chris O'Rourke, Windansea, 1979. Photo: Kirk Aeder