— Meet the champion —11-time World Surf League world champion surfer Kelly Slater is interviewed during production on “The Ultimate Surfer” reality show. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)ABC’s “The Ultimate Surfer” has a two-night premiere on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)Surfer Kelly Slater turns off the top of a wave during production. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)AdvertisementKelly Slater waxes his board on the set of “The Ultimate Surfer.” (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)A video monitor shows Kelly Slater as he is interviewed on camera. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)Members of the crew follow Kelly Slater as he runs out to surf for the show.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 23, 2021 17:03 UTC