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Lost Tapes Golden Opportunity
Episode 8Kelly returns to Miyazaki, Japan for the first time since 1990 to compete with Team USA for a spot in the upcoming Olympics. The uncrowded free surfs and unique international contest environment bring back fond memories of his amateur surfing days. -
Lost Tapes The Perfect Wave
Episode 9The next Championship Tour event is in the Lemoore, California at the Surf Ranch, a man-made wave Kelly designed. Competing at his own creation forces him to play host while also chasing a much-needed good result. -
Lost Tapes The Old World
Episode 10When the tour moves on to Europe, Kelly reconnects with one of his oldest and closest friends, Stephen "Belly" Bell, a longtime tour manager who's retiring after the season. Disappointing results in France and Portugal, combined with his friend's retirement, force Kelly to consider his own career timeline. -
Lost Tapes Curtain Call
Episode 11In the finale, Kelly arrives on the North Shore of Oahu earlier than usual and decides to surf the Triple Crown in the lead-up to the final Championship Tour event at Pipeline. With a run of good swell and the eyes of the entire surfing world on Pipe, Kelly ends the season on a high note by scoring a perfect 10, winning his first Triple Crown in 21 years, and finishing the season ranked 8th overall. -
Lost Tapes Pure Passion
Episode 5In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Kelly experiences the biggest crowds and most passionate fans on tour. As he battles through another superheat in the water, he also fights to stay focused amid the intense environment, pressure, and spotlight. -
Lost Tapes Seize the Bay
Episode 6In Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, Kelly fights to clear his mind and focus on the fun of surfing. That challenge proves tougher than expected after a back injury and a challenging head-to-head matchup in the competition. -
Lost Tapes The End of the Road
Episode 7Kelly heads to Teahupoo, Tahiti, a place he’s won five events at in his legendary career. Though he reconnects with the amazing people, the idyllic setting, and the perfect but dangerous wave, he has trouble finding success in the contest. -
Lost Tapes A New Year
Episode 1In the premiere episode, presented by Outerknown, Kelly Slater prepares for the start of the 2019 WSL Championship Tour and the hunt for his twelfth World Title. Before the demanding season begins, he trains his body and fuels his mindset with the people and passions that make the Gold Coast of Australia feel like home. -
Lost Tapes The Storm
Episode 2In episode 2, presented by Outerknown, Kelly Slater heads to the next event at Bells Beach early to refocus after a disappointing start. In the iconic surf town of Torquay, Australia, he connects with the rich surf scene and inspires the young local surfers. With one of the biggest swells in memory headed towards Bells, he surfs as much as possible and dials in his quiver before the crucial event. -
Lost Tapes The Dream Tour
Episode 3In Bali, Kelly is dealt a blow when he gets tough news regarding his longtime friend and competitor Sunny Garcia. When competition begins, he channels Sunny's power and focus as he advances through challenging heats and attempts to prove he can still perform at the peak of his powers. -
Lost Tapes Out of The Box
Episode 4Before the next Championship Tour stop in Margaret River, Australia, Kelly takes some time to explore all the natural attractions that the stunning region has to offer. Then, after getting reacquainted with Western Australia’s powerful surf, he faces heavy competition and even heavier barrels at The Box.