Los 12 Instagram de la semana - Especial Mick Fanning

Se nos va en breve Fanning, uno de los mejores surfistas de la historia, tres veces campeón del mundo, varias veces subcampeón. Aquí va un pequeño homenaje a su figura.

Uno de los recuerdos curiosos de Fanning que tengo de su paso por aquí fue en Bakio en 2002, cuando después de su manga (creo que ganó), se puso a recoger trocitos de basura de la arena camino del coche. Años más tarde, en un baño libre que se pegó le vi haciendo lo mismo.

CONGRATZ to a real master of fun and focus! Thank you for inspiring us all @mfanno #CheersMick

Una publicación compartida de Mason Ho (@cocom4debarrelkilla) el Feb 28, 2018 at 7:59 PST

Not just the most professional surfer of all time but more than that, a true example of humbleness, the role model everyone aspired to be and also one of the greatest ambassadors of our sport. Your 3 World titles don’t reflect the incredible displays of surfing we’ve witnessed and in my opinion you should have gone home with a few more under your belt! Well done on once again being brave and not holding back with your commitment to live Life at its fullest. Go have all the fun you so well deserve. Love ya mate and I’ll be waiting for a call ?????? #CoolyKing #CheersMick

Una publicación compartida de Tiago Pires (@tiagosacapires) el Feb 28, 2018 at 3:02 PST

Congratulation Michael on a stellar career and wishing you all the best in your life’s journey. #cheersmick #tedgrambeau @mfanno @ripcurl_aus @nikonaustralia . . . . . . . #mickfanning #tedgrambeaubook #surfphotographer #surferphotos #surfinglife #portrait #mynikonlife #nikonphotography #instasurf

Una publicación compartida de ADVENTURES IN LIGHT (@tedgrambeau) el Feb 28, 2018 at 4:20 PST

To Michael, From a little grom trying to copy everything you did in the water to a man that tries to copy what you do out of the water......I gave up trying to surf like you, your too good.:) It’s hard to find guidance amongst chaos but I can’t thank you enough because in my eyes you are the perfect role model and helped me more then you know it. Love ya brother @mfanno ??

Una publicación compartida de Jack Freestone (@jackfreestone) el Feb 28, 2018 at 2:26 PST

Congratulations @mfanno on an incredible career! I know you have gotten this a lot but you have changed the game of Surfing in so many positive ways one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. You have been my favorite surfer to watch since day one. When I was a kid I probably watched Fanning The Fire a millions times haha All I wanted to do was surf like you! Fast forward to years later when I met you,I gotta say your evening better of a person on land then you are in the water. The few heats I had with you I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been in my life. I’ve never surfed against someone so dominant in a jersey and I can’t tell you how much of an honor it was to even be in a heat with you and getting absolutely smoked by you haha something I will brag to my kids about. Thanks for always inspiring me my friend I can’t wait to watch you destroy Snapper and Bells! Best of luck in your next chapter brother whatever it may be I know you will be great at it! Always gonna be one of my Hero’s! #LEGEND

Una publicación compartida de Torrey Meister (@torreymeister) el Feb 28, 2018 at 10:42 PST

Congrats @mfanno on your amazing career. Here's to plenty more of this at home and abroad!

Una publicación compartida de mySURF.tv (@mysurftv) el Feb 28, 2018 at 5:16 PST

Congratulations To Mick fanning on a stellar career!!! All the best for the future!

Una publicación compartida de Mark Occhilupo (@markocchilupo) el Feb 28, 2018 at 6:58 PST

Pretty bloody hard trying to put into words how proud I am of this fella. His feats in the water will be legendary for years to come, but I love him more for the person he is out of the water. Friggin loyal as you will ever find, honest, genuine, and a man of all people across our globe. Congratulations on your career, thank you for our friendship and above all this, thank you for inspiring me to be a better person. You’re my hero MF ???????????? @mfanno

Una publicación compartida de mattkelsonphotography (@mattkelsonphotography) el Feb 28, 2018 at 11:29 PST

I first met @mfanno shouting this film "enjoy the ride " a million moons ago. Proud to call this guy my friend. He carried me up the beach after my last CT heat ever which I will never forget. A true professional in every aspect of the word. Enjoy your next capture mate and go win the first two events just because you can!! Love ya!!

Una publicación compartida de Jake Paterson (@snaketales) el Feb 28, 2018 at 3:35 PST

Have learned so much from this man and definitely a better person because of it. Thank you for everything @mfanno! See ya on the Goldy soon ????

Una publicación compartida de Jimmy Wilson (@jimmicane) el Feb 28, 2018 at 7:22 PST

What an amazing career and what an incredible human @mfanno . Mick is to surfing as to what Roger Federer is in tennis; a CHAMPION in and out of the water. ???? Enjoy your retirement MF let's hope you can go out with a bang at Snapper or Bells Beach. Bring on Heat 12 rnd 1 with ?? @kellyslater ???? March 11. This photo is of Mick bringing home his 3rd @wsl World Title on December 19, 2013. I was the first person Mick acknowledged after walking through the doors at Coolangatta Airport. #mickfanning #whitelightning #cheersmick #ripcurl #dhd #champ #champion #retirement #surfer #wsl #surfing #goldcoast #snapperrocks #mynikonlife #gerryrocks

Una publicación compartida de Gerry Nicholls (@gerry_nicholls) el Feb 28, 2018 at 5:17 PST

Thanks for keeping my job interesting, @mfanno. (And for the skull-dragger and the haircut.) Will miss you on tour.

Una publicación compartida de Marcus Sanders (@marcus_sanders) el Feb 28, 2018 at 11:22 PST