Believe it or not, Shane Dorian has never sought out the job of a surf coach. And yet, Dorian has landed himself in a unique position: the head coach of Team USA's surf squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Learn more and join the fight to save Puerto Escondido here. “No one’s going to want to hear this, but it’s mostly a closeout,” Shane Dorian said of Mexico’s most recognizable beachbreak.
Simply put, Pipeline is gnarly. As one of the most dangerous surf spots on the planet, a perfect day at Pipe isn't all fun and games. So far this winter, Pipeline's hospitalized, concussed, and knocked out and handful of surfers who endured brutal wipeouts.