MUST WATCH: Bob McTavish Surfing Byron Bay

[@janwalor736]

At 65 I can relate to this guy. There are many of us that are products of the 1960s and 70s that intend to surf, ride, ski, and fly into the sunset.

[@freespeech4all723]

Amen Jan😉

[@parabola8933]

Absolutely beautiful! I'm 50 now and have been surfing since 1983. I grew up in Newport Beach and moved to Texas two years ago and miss the ocean so much. I got to spend a month in Hawaii back in January and it was so nice to surf almost every day. If you're by the ocean drink it up! What a blessing!!

[@prontoworld5963]

Why did you move? I couldnt be away from the ocean, I just wouldn't move away from it.

[@todd_euliano]

parabola I'll be thinking of you every time I paddle into one my Dude!!!

[@Hotwire_RCTrix]

There are waves in Texas. 50 just the beginning but don't get those replacement knees or your stuffed.

[@reycisneros2925]

Come down to South PADRE ISLAND , Isla Blanca park got good waves, I moved back After , AUSTIN exploded and it was just time to go surfing.... 🍷🍷👤 REYBANN

[@parabola8933]

@@prontoworld5963 I got caught up with working in LA in entertainment and barely surfed anymore. Southern California became so overcrowded and expensive it wasn't really possible to live there anymore. However, I didn't realize how much I'd miss the ocean.

[@SurfingIsrael4K]

My biggest wish in life - to be able to surf at his age !

[@xwhite2020]

You can do it. Stay relatively strong and physically mobile.

[@northstarmn]

Why 9 people have disliked this boggles my mind. This is poetry in motion. ✌️❤️

[@cosmikkid]

Not all human beings are evolved enough to understand beauty and poetry...so they thumb down what they don't understand...very sad

[@northstarmn]

cosmikkid it is sad, Now 16 ppl! hope I can live like this at his age!🙏🤙

[@JohnSmith-js3po]

I’m 61 still surfing a i always have the same smile on my face that he has been surfing since I was 17 in San Deigo country one thing about surfing it will always make you late for somewhere you are Supposed to be oh well life is to short to for that have fun always

[@freespeech4all723]

We're the same age John. I'm living in Alabama now, but still remember growing up in Cali. Perhaps we paddled past each other one morning at Swammies 😁 lol Loved that point break👍

[@trevorleggo1777]

Special indeed... like to take this opportunity to thank him for the contribution to surfboard design. thanks Bob.

[@jimmatson721]

The smile Bob has is universal to all surfers... when we return home to our ocean. I wonder, how many smiles Bob McTavish has globally created over his lifetime?

[@avefiggy2128]

jim matson the eternal timeless global stoke 🌸🌺🌸

[@MrBreakthompson]

So awesome. This video is literally my life goal: keep surfing till im a classic geezer

[@davidbower5406]

Thomas V. I hear ya. I’m not into 50s yet but have been surfing since late 70s and can’t imagine ever stopping

[@MrBreakthompson]

@@davidbower5406 So rad right? The only activity that can truly define and express a person for who they really are imo. Shaka bra!

[@raypentony]

Tropical water temps help heaps!

[@joshuaivanovic]

This makes me want to go for a surf more than anything I've seen in a long time. Champion!

[@stevelindahl8839]

Why would anyone dislike this video, the guy is Australian Surf Royalty and should be treated with respect

[@roberthutchins3435]

Probably Dudes Who Dont Like Water.

[@michaelcrews6236]

Hello Bob, So glad to see you still hitting it. I am giving you a shout out and postings on my Facebook page from Mike Crews ,Hot Wax Surf Shop Emerald Isle NC. I’m still hitting it to at a younger 66. But am usually the oldest in the water here at Bogue Pier and the point. You ,I and Steve Walden toured the east coast for GSI in 2007 to promote your world wide distribution of McTavish surf boards. It was a pleasure for me to meet you a truly great surf legend. I enjoyed the trip. Your current line up looks great. I still have my 8 Ball and you can’t miss a wave on that board. Cheers, Mike

[@williamdennis1256]

Nice Bob. That backside hip pivot at around 2:20 min was an elegant moment. Thank you.

[@pete9124]

Bobs autobiography "Stoked" is one of the best, funniest books I have read. He is a natural no nonsense writer as well as dynamo surfer. After reading his book I wrote a song called " Stoked The ballad of Bob Mc Tavish" ( by pete knowles) ..... he said he liked it, but Bob is very polite! GO BOB!

[@jimmullen9912]

This is great! I’d love to paddle out with Bob. I’m 70 and rode my first wave when I was 14 at Gilgo Beach, Ll, NY. Still at it.

[@haroldhardrada]

Its all in the grin :) Went in his shop once just for wax... Bob got chatting and ended up giving us the full tour of the board factory and schooled us how boards are made.. Good dude,, happy chappy

[@davidbower5406]

Bob is a legend. A great surfer, pioneer and good bloke. I’m lucky to have three of his boards. A 6’2 Sumo, a 7’6 Rincon and a 9’4 Fireball. Works of art that are functional and make me smile.

[@camiologytv7149]

You lucky bugger 🤙🏽

[@davidbower5406]

CAMIOLOGY TV Yeah very lucky! I did run into Bob once too at Suffolk Park pub. Couldn’t help but tell him how stoked I was and how much I love his boards.

[@SteveWebster376]

Snapped my Fireball back in November, sad to see it go 😩

[@Shedz61]

What a legend is Bob and his surfboards live on too

[@johnstrubinger6727]

Hope I'm still surfing at his age I'm only 62 . He's still living the dream and has his stoke! It's a beautiful thing. Your the man Bob!

[@danielstraw3102]

Song?

[@bonbondesel]

Still stocked... As I want to be in my old years... What an example !

[@Diggers5]

Look at the smile at 0.55 In his element - a grand old man of the sea.

[@simontracey6126]

G,day, many moons ago down in canberra of all places, bob taught me and my friend the ins and outs of shaping and glassing, his imput has served me ever since, lots of greenoughs thoughts too, thanks bob,

[@knobbykneepaddler]

I'd much rather watch a video of a stylish elder dance smooth and gracefully across the face, than some spread legged kid with arms flapping while doing aerials and acrobatics.

[@liveatminkys]

Bob surfs good. Bob wears a leggy. Bob is smart cos he knows what can happen. Be like Bob.

[@daviddefigueiredo6018]

Character, legend, craftsman, smiley, single fin, legrope, inspiration and good bloke!

[@camiologytv7149]

Im inspired by pops in this video, makes me glad to know that I will never get to old to do what I love doing.

[@kalemene8901]

Nothing but respect!! This is living your life to the fullest, regardless of your age.

[@filmsbyphil]

Still got the moves - amazing positioning on the wave face - a true master of his art form, in the surf and in the shaping room.

[@alexwessi4013]

Thank you for this outstanding video!!! I love it. You made my day!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!!

[@margheritatracanelli8231]

Same.

[@johnanderson3731]

One of the first to surf perfect Noosa points - 6 hour sessions with just him and his pals - legend!

[@monabibi37]

👍🏼🙏🏼 ADMIRABLE 👍🏼🙏🏼 BRAVO BLESS YOU .... beautiful... stylish... and respectful ....

[@martinrybar3643]

inspiring ....this video had me daydreaming about sun, waves and wind......

[@paulsandor3522]

So inspired to surf again (when the beaches are open!) 50something lifelong surfer here and I've got no right to complain about my aches n pains after watching Bob get it like this at his age!

[@MrGosurf]

A heart warming video. Great music - does anybody know the name/track of the musician?

[@johnshaw8327]

I'm 75 and still surfing. Bob used to hang out at Palm Beach in the early 60's. His spot was just to the north of the pavilion and he even had the same colour board !!! He was a bit of a loner.

[@johnwilcox8883]

Beautiful Film, inspirational, last time I was in I was crap, I was 71 then but I'll be better this year, more time in the surf is the answer at our age.

[@FrankLadd]

Great job Geezer! You are what I aspire to become! Thanks for making the video sharing the dream!

[@miguelvox]

Keep surfing Bob! True amazing Human!

[@gdayDaniel]

A McTavish board, now that's one for the collection!

[@Hepkat11]

My biggest joy and passion in my life. Mr McTavish is an inspiration.💖

[@billyjack509]

Bob, if you read my comment I am going to get you that "Bing" you shaped over here (USA) in 1968 but due to the control - US virus issues globally and trying to care for my 88 year old mom, sheltering in place and my mom being scared for me to even go to the store --- watching you smile while belly-ing a left made my spirit smile just like yours. Thank you, you and your family are in my prayers. Billyjack Siksika Holyman

[@Sidetrackification]

rode one of his boards in Mexico, great shaper. ..a pioneer!

[@philipstallwood9813]

Smooth and very stylish, a life's passion and still going.

[@vincentvenneri541]

been looking for the song! anyone>

[@margheritatracanelli8231]

loved every moment of that. Thanks guys.

[@luizclaudiodasilvacaiado3896]

Why people waste their lives in vain sometimes? The way we live is always (or almost at least) results from our big decisions. Amazing video... We can see how happy he is doing it!

[@Ianzandvoort]

Watch a legend and great video, I wish I still can surf at that age.

[@scottiheadsa1709]

What a legend of guy, year's of awesomeness, keep the flow huge respect Bob 🤙🤙

[@createlovehappy]

Beautiful film. Well done guys

[@LuisGonzalez-qp1tp]

I watched it because it was a must ... I also had 3 beers and a sandwich for breakfast

[@hughmckendrick3018]

Luis, you must be an athlete!!

[@thepathofthefree5347]

Thats cool. Great surfing

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Well shaped and gentle waves on a gliding machine...doesn't get any better. As soon as he stood up, I was reminded of Skip Frye.

[@seankolednik8860]

Simply the best place in the world. Love this vid and Bob.

[@sys22]

Awesome! what is the name of that song?

[@jaschasandles9117]

what song is this ?

[@barrycouda8481]

...Great footage of a great man, do'n what he loves ....Thanks for sharing !!!

[@robpapp1312]

I just turned 60 and have been surfing since 1974 but I must admit the Victorian winters are starting to offend me!!!

[@freespeech4all723]

🤣🤣🤣true dat

[@marting7473]

Wonderfull! Also, what song is this?

[@James-vx7df]

Good on you Bob. Great Aussie

[@robertcullity1695]

Loved it! Go Bob go!

[@laowai2000]

Always time to get back into the surf!

[@コンバットヌートリア]

ITやインターネットで年配の方への尊敬を忘れがちな昨今。 こんな風になりたい、と思える人生の先輩に多く出会えるのもサーフィンの魅力のひとつですね。

[@robertcusack4500]

Anyone know the name of the song? Shazam doesn't pick it up :(

[@freddesmet259]

Pure inspiration.

[@calvorovich4499]

El maestro !💪🏄🤙

[@philkaighin3582]

Awesome video.

[@nathancallaghanbradnney9957]

If I could have a gift from the mother spirit my choice would be to live bobs life. I'm sitting in the backpackers inn 100mtrs from the take off. I logged it unaware this morning and surfed with fizz. I posted about the murder of my aboriginal partner last night unaware in the camp at the take off. Ian moss took my hand and guided me home. I camp to heal, My intention is to record a blues triple. Bilingual bush noises. Bobs grace his fizz,his unaware ability to underwrite our fathers values careers and hip directions. So much. Thankyou Mr Bob. Kind regards Nathan....

[@joblo6394]

beautiful clip 🙌🏼🤙🏼

[@machikanjo7295]

This is so beautiful I just feel like surfing till his age too ;)

[@mmadou2947]

Amazing! Good job! I wish i can be like that at that age! I would like to know, what is the name of the playing in this video? I just love it and i can't find it anywhere. Thank you and keep on going!

[@RelaxingMusicHeaven]

legend

[@elffirrdesign2063]

damn.....doing good there Bob....like you always have

[@trancat3321]

Wish I had that wave to ride on a daily basis. Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jmvd9686]

Uh me hace acordar a mi abuelo. Le hubiera encantado surfear... Un genio el don!

[@BFerreira82]

Beautiful 🙌🏻 💙

[@bardiaasaadi]

Haha...one good thing about Covid...Bob’s got his beach back! 😅👍🏼

[@09christie]

All class 👌

[@kitzbuheler]

What a legend.

[@rene1475]

Go hard Bob!!!

[@mickkollins]

Yo Bobby Mac....hope you and yours are safe...almost sounded like Rusty's harmonica...be well bro...Chris and I hear from Renee every once in a while

[@thejoker5193]

Hell yeah that's good stuff talk about a Charmed Life what a lucky man

[@salty2667]

Gotta Love It....

[@Johnmckenna-we4wj]

Old surfers never die

[@jacquibrookes8257]

Yep!

[@user-wn8dz5dv3g]

I love bob dylan. Surfing and great tunes.

[@esmeraldahrrr2]

This is bob dylan singing???

[@cd4748]

You're my hero!

[@mozdickson]

On ya Bob!

[@deanbilton]

Can't beleive he got any waves at all as there's usually 100 tourists dropping in at Byron.

[@xwhite2020]

You mean The Pass. Tons of less crowded waves to surf in that area.

[@dennishanna8426]

Aloha, I will be 70 years old in July. I am ashamed to say how many boards I own, which range from 6’2” to 9’2”. Two of the boards are: 6’8” Sumo by McTavish and 9’2” Surftec McTavish. I live on the North Shore of Kauai, Hanalei Bay. The destination was arrived at by not a straight line from Allentown, PA, Santa Barbara, CA, Cal, Berkeley CA, San Francisco, CA, The North Shore. My point: it is not where you surf; it is not what (board) you surf; It “is” how you surf? The old adage is true: The best surfer in the water is the surfer having the most fun. I surf with pre-teens: competitive, challenging, and humbling, and Surfers older and more skillful than me: competitive, challenging and humbling. Surfing a McTavish 6’8” or 9’2” seems to make it a little easier to have fun. Aloha. dennis hanna

[@brettcheeseman3071]

Hey man it's all about fun and testing yourself and knowing what should be done in life even if it's to late it's not eh

[@jackdong8882]

ty inspirational

[@philippepetit7531]

Né en 44 donc 77 ans !!! respect !!!

[@marksheehan8026]

Nice one bob

[@nikwestphoto]

Good on ya Bobby.

[@timsd0nahue]

Inspiring

[@cozinhadaminhafamilia]

Respect

[@emilymunday38]

Anyone know what song that is!!??

[@timbradley5848]

Wish I was there with him!

[@youngyarnzy777]

Legend!

[@jonathansmitnz]

Legend

[@sp4rtyon]

Luv