Jason Polakow

About

Windsurfer known as one of the world's best wave sailors. He became the top Australian wave sailor at age 18. In 2016, he became the first windsurfer in the world to ride a 43ft wave at Praia do Norte, in Nazaré, Portugal. His windsurfing fame has helped him accrue over 40,000 followers on Instagram. 

Before Fame

At age six, he was a talented dirt bike rider. On a family vacation, he discovered surfing and then windsurfing. 

Trivia

At 12, he was the Junior Wavesailing State Champion. At 15, he was on the cover of Sailboard Magazine. He launched the windsurf board brand JP Australia.

Family Life

His mother, Wendy, said as a child "He was totally obsessed with bikes and winning."

Associated With

In 1991, he beat windsurfing icon Robby Naish at the Marui/O'Neill World Cup Grand Slam.