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    Rastovich, Dave

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    Bead-wearing Buddhist regularfooter from Queensland's Gold Coast; pro surfing's all-natural alternative to the world tour battlers; described by surf journalist Derek Hynd in as "the most intriguing surfer in the world." Rastovich was born () in Auckland, New Zealand, to self-supporting farmer parents. At age six he moved with his family to Surfer's Paradise, in southeast Queensland, be

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    David Rastovich

    David 'Rasta' Rastovich (b. ), professional surfer and conservation activist, was born in rural New Zealand. At the age of five he moved with his parents to the Gold Coast, where in time he began to compete in junior surf lifesaving and surfing events. He has won numerous titles in iron man, paddling and surfing events, including a world junior surfing title. Rastovich developed a sense of environmental awareness as a young man. In , outside the International Whaling kommission meeting in Italy, he established the conservation group Surfers for Sanctuaries with marine conservationist Howie Cooke. Later, this group evolved into Surfers for Cetaceans, focusing on the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. More recently he has supported the activities of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In a interview Rastovich summed up his holistic approach to life : 'My only goal is really to just share the joy of balance and the joy of learning to balance, of going up

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    Being Dave Rastovich

    Dave Rastovich portrait by Joni Sternbach
    Source: Daily Lama

    Free surfer, team rider, eco warrior, sealife lover, organic grower, hippy Rasta &#; that’s how Dave Rastovich rolls.

    Being John Malkovich is a crazy film, being Dave Rastovich is real life crazy.

    Before I get down to the details of being Dave ‘Rasta’ Rastovich today, lets have a quick look at his life so far:

    • Born 31 December in Auckland, New Zealand
    • Grew up on a farm
    • Dad was in New Zealand’s Special Forces, but became a holistic healer
    • Moved to the Gold Coast aged 6
    • Won numerous junior lifesaving, paddleboard and surfing competitions
    • Won the U16 World Grommet Champs in Bali
    • Left the WQS to be a professional free surfer and ocean activist
    • In , married a professional mermaid (Hannah Fraser), now divorced

    Free surfer, team rider

    Dave Rastovich &#; bottom turn terminator
    Source: Billabong

    Disenchanted by the rules of the fun sapping surf tour, Rasta left the WQS e

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