Liam Whaley

About

Professional wind kite surfer who became the kiteboarding world champion in 2015. His professional career began in 2011 when he competed in the Spanish championships and became the Spanish national champion.The following year, he became the European champion. 

Before Fame

He started training professionally when he was 13 after his family moved to Tarifa, Europe's wind capital. 

Trivia

In 2012 he became internationally sponsored by Cabrinha Kites. In 2015 Mitsubishi became a sponsor. 

Family Life

His father, Peter Whaley, is a Andalucía-based hotelier. He has one sister. 

Associated With

He is close friends with pro Gisela Pulido.