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Back in 2020, Mick Fanning had a stalker. A woman by the name of Sarah Anne Foote, then 38, had slunk around his Gold Coast, Australia dream home, eventually broke in, and sent both fawning and lurid letters – one read, “I occasionally want to kill you.” Foote was arrested.

Surfing News / SURFER / October 30

Mick Fanning Made $200M off Beer; Here’s How (Video)

What’s a pro surfing to do, well, after pro surfing? In 2018, three-time world champion Mick Fanning hung up the jersey for good, ending a career as one

Surfing News / SURFER / October 24

How Mick Fanning’s Beer Sandal Became a $500 Million Success

Around 20 years ago, when the surf industry writ large was still floating well above water, Reef sandals came to their star athlete, Mick Fanning, with a concept.

Surfing News / SURFER / October 15

Lightning Strikes Twice: Mick Fanning Has A New Signature Shortboard

As far as critical, insightful and high-level feedback, it doesn’t get much better than Mick Fanning. Not only is the three-time world champ detail-oriented

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / September 16

Watch: Future World Champ loading… Mick Fanning passing on the stoke

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / August 27

Watch: Kelly Slater vs Mick Fanning - Final at firing Cloudbreak 2013 Fiji Pro | Lexus WSL Finals Fiji

Surfing News / SURFER / August 11

Chris Hemsworth, Mick Fanning Surf Shark-Infested Waters (Video)

It’s been seriously sharky times in Australia of late. There have been numerous attacks in the past few months, and years – some on surfers, some tragically fatal, and primarily in the southern region of the continent, spanning across the Great Australian Bight.

Surfing News / SURFER / July 18

Seal Rips Octopus to Shreds During J-Bay Pro (Video)

On Finals Days of competition at the World Surf League’s Corona Cero Open J-Bay, there was a guest appearance – not an F1 driver, nor a soccer player,

Surfing News / SURFER / May 7

Rip Curl’s New Surf Watch Is a Stat-Stuffed Guru

During their icons heat at Bells Beach last month, Mason Ho and Mick Fanning both caught 16 waves apiece. Mason topped out at 23 miles per hour (which may have been jet ski-assisted) and covered more distance than the four-time Bell wringer by over half a mile. Mick, however, was more efficient with his time.

Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / April 22

Pro Surfer Suffers Knee Injury at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Competition

The 2025 World Surf League (WSL) Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach event in Australia is well underway. In recent days, legendary surfers including Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore made spectacular appearances, but now it's time for competitors to get back in the water and continue shredding the waves at the fifth stop of the Championship Tour.

Surfing News / Outdoors on SI / April 19

Three Legendary Surfers Impress at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The World Surf League (WSL) Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2025 in Victoria, Australia, has now been put on hold as of Friday afternoon due to adverse conditions on the water.

Surfing News / SURFER / March 10

'I'm Still Tripping, I Got the Wave of My Life:' Aussie Recounts His Cyclone Score

There’s being at the right place in the right time, and then there’s this. 27-year-old Saxon McCorquodale's been chasing the wave of his life since he started surfing two decades ago.

Surfing News / SURFER / March 5

“Tears of Joy”: Mick Fanning, Tubes, and a $20 Surfboard

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Australia’s eastern seaboard, but before the rare, Category 2 storm makes landfall, the Gold Coast has seen some mind-bendingly pumping surf.

Surfing News / SURFER / March 5

First Look: Surfboards Made From Recycled Wind Turbines

Josh Kerr has never been afraid to stray outside conventional surfing. From his club sandwich against Mick Fanning to his air comp victories to growing his fledgling board brand, Kerrzy is primed to tinker. This Tuesday at Sydney’s URBNSURF wave pool, Josh unveiled a new prototype board made with recycled wind turbine blades.