Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images. Laird Hamilton shares lessons he’s learned from spending a life embracing and riding the large and small waves of the ocean and how those lessons translate to life on solid ground. Living a Life Full of Waves: Laird Hamilton. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a professional volleyball player, television personality, and model. On the morning of Monday, December 3, 2007, Laird Hamilton heard the monsters stomping off the north shore of Maui.

American big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton sighting along the beach during huge swells generated by hurricane Marie Reach on August 27, 2014 in Malibu, California. Laird John Hamilton (born March 2, 1964) is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model. resources.franklincovey.com. Published By American Way Laird Hamilton: The Fear Factor For legendary surfer Laird Hamilton, facing death is the best way to appreciate life WORDS Beau Flemister March 2019 My head bursts through the icy water and I gasp involuntarily for air. My heart is beating wildly, my body