Fredrick Patacchia Jr. (born December 15, 1981) is an American professional surfer. He retired from the World Surf League after a perfect 10 at the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles on September 9, 2015.
Patacchia was raised on the
North Shore of
Oahu, Hawaii
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.
Patacchia began his elite tour campaign in 2005. In the same year he won the 2005
ASP
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Rookie of the Year award when he finished the season in 14th place.
His highest ASP World Tour rating was 12th in 2006 and 2008. 2015 marks his 11th season on tour.
His total career earnings are $931,250.
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Patacchia is sponsored by Quiksilver
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and Bud Light
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.Blue Crush
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'' as a local Hawaiian surfer.
In January 2011, he married Melissa Gomez and they have a daughter born December 2011.
Rating history on the WSL Championship Tour
*2015: 32nd
*2014: 21st
*2013: 19th
*2012: 30th
*2011: 24th
*2010: 19th
*2009: 15th
*2008: 12th
*2007: 23rd
*2006: 17th
*2005: 14th
References
American surfers
1981 births
Living people
World Surf League surfers
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