Big Island surfer Torrey Meister grew up surfing the extremely shallow reefs of Kona. As a grom, he found inspiration watching Shane Dorian pick apart the reeling rights at Banyans. Insanely talented on a surfboard, Torrey has suffered from a lack of spotlight throughout his career. But Meister’s talent is undeniable. If you need proof, look no further than Meister’s 3rd place finish during the 2009 Triple Crown. Its not all about competition for this humanitarian though. Through surfing, Torrey has become very involved in community projects. This year Meister flew to Peru with the Sanuk team to work with Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity that provides free reconstructive surgery for children born with cleft lips and cleft palettes. Torrey also works with the Surfrider Foundation, appearing in a Public Service Annoucement for the Rise Above Plastics campaign. Meister’s dedication to promoting environmental awareness supported his win in the 2012 John Kelly Environmental Achievement Award in the professional surfer category.
Age: 24 Stance: Regular Home: Kona, Hawai`i Nickname: Eggy Ranking: 90
Brooke Dombroski
Torrey Meister