Christiaan Bailey

Christiaan Bailey
Personal information
Born (1981-03-31) March 31, 1981 (age 43)
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
ResidenceSanta Cruz, California / Costa Rica / Honokaa, Hawaii
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Surfing career
Years active1987 – present
SponsorsRoush Creations, Volcom, Electric Sunglasses, Box Wheelchairs, GoPro, Fox Suspension, Bones, Santa Cruz
Major achievementsISA Team World Surfing Champion(2018), ISA World Championships Silver medalist (2015,16,17,18) 3 Time USA Surfing National Champion (2009,17,18), 1st paraplegic to surf Pipeline, 1st paraplegic to ride Mavericks, currently the only paralyzed professional big wave surfer in the world.
Surfing specifications
StanceRegular (natural) foot
Shaper(s)Eric Roush (Surftech/Roush Creations)
Quiver5'10" – 6'6"
Favorite wavesHossegor (France), Steamer Lane (Santa Cruz), Killers (Safi, Morocco), Puerto Escondido (Mexico)
Websiteboxwheelchairs.com/christiaan-otter-bailey

Christiaan "Otter" Bailey (born March 31, 1981, Santa Cruz, California), is an American professional surfer, known for his experience as a surf safari guide and skill as a big wave surfer and skateboarder.