Bethard, top left getting ready for his heat.
I got this email and photos from Rodney that our friend and neighbor Bobby Bethard, at age 72, won the 55 and older 2009 World Bodysurfing Championship. Those of you who know Bobby know that he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. A true Leucadian and an amazing waterman. At 72 he goes out every day, even on the biggest days, and kills it. Truly inspiring.
For those of you who are football fans you know him for his life in that sport. For me, a clueless non-sports guy, I have to admit I didn't even know what he did or who he was until later when my dad, a diehard Chargers fan, filled me in. I only knew Bobby as the guy you always wanted to stop and chat with in the water.
I believe that this is the 3rd year in a row that Bobby won this event. From what I've seen of him in the water this isn't his last. Congratulations Bobby!
ED BOBBY WAS REALLY ON FIRE BEATING THE COMPETITION BY A LANDSLIDE AND FINISHING HIS LAST WAVE WITH A SMOOOOTH UNDER WATER TAKEOFF ASPINNER AND CONNECTING ALL THE WAY FROM OUT SIDE TO THE SHORE. AS THE CROWD CHEERED HIM ON. YAHOO BOBBY BETHARD IS THE 2009 MASTERS BODYSURFING CHAMP AGE BRACKET 55 AND UP HES 72. RODNEY
