Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater, a well-known professional surfer from the United States, is also noted for his skill and elegance. He has won the World Surf League 11 times, a feat that no other surfer has achieved.

Early Life, Parents, Education

Kelly was born on February 11, 1972, in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and grew up there. He was born to parents, Judy Moriarity and Stephen Slater. His early life had been quite interesting with his two brothers named Sean and Stephen.

Slater grew up near the water as the son of a bait shop owner and began surfing at the age of five. By the age of 10, he was winning age division races all across the Atlantic coast.

In addition, in 1984, he won his first age division United States championship. Two years later, the surfer finished third in the junior division at the world amateur championships in England.

In addition, he won the Pacific Cup junior tournament in Australia the following year.

Kelly Slater graduated from Sydney University with a Master’s degree in Criminal Law. Furthermore, his educational background is obscure and unavailable to the general public.

How is Kelly’s way of living?

Kelly Slater, a famous American surfer has since won several national and international titles. As a professional surfer, he acquired the nickname “Michael Jordan of Surfing Slats.”

He’s also a surfer, a musician, and a film producer. Slater began surfing competitions when he was in his late teens.

He has won the Quicksilver Pro and the Australian Open, among other major surfing championships. He’s also the youngest surfer to ever win the World Surf League.

To this day, his abilities as a professional surfer are unsurpassed.

 Achievements of Kelly

Slater has a record 11 World Surf League titles, including five in a row from 1994 to 1998. He holds the record for being both the youngest (20 years old) and the oldest (39 years old) man to win the WSL men’s title.

Slater won the Boost Mobile Pro event in Lower Trestles, California, in 2007.

In the last heat of the Billabong Tahiti Pro contest at Teahupo’o in May 2005, Slater also became the first surfer to receive two perfect scores totaling 20 out of 20 points under the ASP two-wave scoring system.

In addition, at the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters, he became the oldest surfer in the World Surf League competition (age 47) to perform a 10-point ride.

Net worth and Salary

Kelly Slater’s net worth is expected to be $22 million in 2022. His competitive surfing career has provided him with the most of his riches.

In addition, he earns money through his own company and endorsements. Every year, he is expected to make between $3 million and $4 million.

He also works as an actor and a voice actor, and he recently starred in a $149 million box office hit. He has also been designated as a Chia Co. brand ambassador in addition to all of this. He’s also started a beverage firm called “Purps” and co-founded “Outerknown.”

In 2020, he planned to build a $400 million surf resort on 400 acres with entrepreneur Michael Schwab.

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What is the relationship between Kelly and Kalani?

Kalani Miller, who is frequently featured on Slater’s Instagram, is no stranger to him. When the couple first started dating, though, is uncertain.

Miller celebrated her anniversary on September 24, 2019, by posting a monochromatic photo of herself and Slater when they were younger. They had been together for twelve years and two days, she wrote in the caption.

In the small coastal town of San Clemente in Orange County, California, Kalani Miller grew up with her sisters Oleema and Hana Miller.

While growing up in a family of designers, surfers, and sea lovers, Kalani discovered her passion for surfing, modeling, and travel.

Who is his daughter?

Kelly and his ex-girlfriend Tamara have a daughter together. On June 5, 1996, he gave birth to his daughter, Taylor Slater. She is a multi-media artist in the professional world.

Taylor claims she is on the verge of recreating the impact of the natural environment on human feelings.

Taylor’s art show in Montauk, which took place in 2018, was also a tremendous hit. Kelly is incredibly enthusiastic about his daughter’s artwork.

Social Media

Kelly uses social media sites including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook regularly.

He generally uses social media to notify his followers about new competitions, fundraising foundations, and upcoming series and films.

Kelly mostly uses Instagram which has 3M followers as of 2022.

Body Measurement| Height & Weight

Kelly Slater is 1.74m tall and weighs 73 kg (160lb). Kelly Slater’s precise weight and other physical parameters, however, remain unknown to the general world.

Frequently asked questions

Did Pamela Anderson and Kelly Slater have a date?

In the early 1990s, Kelly Slater met Pamela Anderson on the set of Baywatch. From 1998 to 2000, they were together.

Is it true that Kelly Slater is vegan?

Kelly Slater revealed that he has been vegan for a long time on Instagram stories. His digestion has improved, according to his post, and he is being encouraged to consume a wider range of healthy meals.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Kelly Slater
Birth Date	February 11, 1972
Birth Place	Cocoa Beach, Florida, US
Current Residence	Los Angeles, California US.
Nicknames	Kells, King Kelly, Slates, and The Micheal Jordan of Surfing Slats
Nationality	American
Education	Masters’s degree in Criminal Law, Sydney University
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Father’s Name	Stephen Slater
Mother’s Name	Judy Slater
Siblings	Sean, Stephen and
Age	50 years old
Height	1.74 m (5 feet 8 inches)
Weight	160 lb. (73 Kg)
Shoe Size	10
Profession	Professional surfer, voice actor, musician, and a film producer net
Net Worth	$22 million
Marital Status	Unmarried
Relationship Status	Mingled
Girlfriend	Kalani Miller
Kid	Taylor Slater (daughter)
Favorite Maneuvers	Barrels
Salary (yearly)	$3 million
Active Since	1989-present
Career Earnings	$4,071,360
Best Year	Ranked 1st on the World Surf League: 1994, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011
Social Media	Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Website	kellyslater.com
Merch	Pipe Dreams: A Surfer’s Journey (Book)
Last Update	April 2022