Wayne Bartholomew

Wayne Bartholomew
Wayne Bartholomew sits at the lookout on the headland at Burleigh Heads
Personal information
NicknameRabbit, Bugs
BornWayne Bartholomew
(1954-11-30) 30 November 1954 (age 69)
Murwillumbah, New South Wales
ResidenceCoolangatta, Queensland
Surfing career
Best year1978
Major achievements1978 ASP World Surfing Champion
Surfing specifications
StanceNatural
Favorite wavesKirra Point, Snapper Rocks, Banzai Pipeline, Burleigh Point
Favourite maneuversTube Riding

Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew AM (born; 30 November 1954) is an Australian world champion surfer, surf sports innovator, community advocate and politician. Bartholomew is the former CEO and president of the Association of Surfing Professionals and the creator of the Dream Tour format of professional competition surfing.