Frederick Patacchia

Fredrick Patacchia Jr., born on 15 December 1981 on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, is an American professional surfer who competed on the elite world tour for eleven seasons. He began his tour campaign in 2005 and was named that year's ASP Rookie of the Year after finishing his debut season in 14th place. His best season ranking was 12th in 2008. He retired from the World Surf League in 2015, after scoring a perfect 10 at the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles on 9 September of that year. Outside competition he is known for a brief role as a local Hawaiian surfer in the film Blue Crush, and his article lists Quiksilver and Bud Light among his sponsors.