Kelly Slater: How much does the 'Make or Break' star make surfing?
'Make or Break' is an absolutely inspiring piece of documentary that will leave you dreaming big. It shows you what goes on behind the scenes as the world’s best surfers battle for the title at the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour. Watch it to get an insight into the sacrifices made, goals accomplished and heights reached by these incredible athletes.
The series follows the 2021 World Surf League Men and Women's Championship Tour, with the first episode following a competition at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. Some of the best and highest-ranked surfers will be featured in the documentary, including Kelly Slater.
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Who is Kelly Slater?
A world-class surfer, author, actor, model, environmental activist, businessman, and innovator, Slater was born in Florida. The son of a bait-store proprietor, he grew up near the water, and began surfing at age five. He turned a professional in 1990 and landed his first win in 1992’s prestigious Pipeline Masters in Hawaii, securing his first world title. At age 20, he was the youngest surfing world champion ever.
Slater has had his fair share of success in music and acting as well. He played the recurring character Jimmy Slade on twenty-seven episodes of 'Baywatch' in the early 1990s. He also plays guitar and ukulele and has performed with Jack Johnson and Angus Stone. Besides, he is also an advocate of a sustainable and clean lifestyle, and a fundraiser and spokesperson for suicide prevention awareness.
What is Kelly Slater's net worth?
The legendary surfer has a current net worth of $25 million, which shouldn't be a surprise considering his unsurpassed 11 World Surf League titles. Needless to say, money has poured in from championship wins since the beginning of his career, besides sponsorship deals, and various other ventures. Kelly launched a line of surfboards in 2016, and he also has his own beverage company called Purps. According to latest research, top pro surfers make around $200,000 to over $2 million per year. Now we'll let you take a shot in the dark and guess how much Slater does.
Slater currently resides in Hawaii where he bought a beachfront home on the north shore of Oahu for $7.8 million in 2017. The 8,009-square-foot main residence is located along 101 feet of private beach, accompanied by two additional guesthouses on the property that all open up to the pool, wide lawn, and private gardens.
Where to catch 'Make or Break'?
'Make or Break' has received an early season renewal and is set to debut globally on Friday, April 29. You can catch the show exclusively on Apple TV+.
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