83 Years & Charging: Felipe Pomar's Journey From Peru To Pipeline | Tappa's Green Room EP38

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.From pioneering big waves in 1950s Peru to surviving a tsunami at sea, this is one of the wildest stories ever told in The Green Room.In Episode 38, Tappa sits down with 1965 International Surfing Federation World Champion Felipe Pomar — a true surfing trailblazer. Felipe shares what it was like surfing 8–12ft waves at just 14 years old on a 9’6” balsa board, exploring uncrowded Peruvian coastlines with Surfer Magazine founder John Severson, and carving out his reputation on Hawaii’s North Shore in the early 60s — long before leashes, jet skis, or crowds.He relives winning the first official ISF World Title, competing head-to-head with Nat Young, turning down a Hollywood acting offer from MGM, and training for the biggest waves of his life.But the heart-stopping moment? Being caught in the ocean during a massive earthquake that triggered a tsunami — paddling through whirlpools, 6–8ft chaotic chop, and watching a fishing boat launched into cliffs — before barely making it to shore.Now 83 and still charging big waves on an 11’8” stand-up board, Felipe shares his “Surf Till 100” philosophy — the training, nutrition, recovery and mindset that keeps him fit, fearless, and stoked.This one is pure surfing history — and proof that age is just another wave to ride.