Darrick Doerner
Encyclopedia
Darrick Doerner is a big wave pioneer in the sport of towsurfing. His initials: 'D.D.' not only stand for his name, but for 'Designated Driver'. Darrick uses a personal water craft
to travel to large surf breaks offshore. He is also known as simply 'Double D'. Darrick is known as a big wave surfer. Primarily for creating the actual sport of tow in surfing
.
Darrick is an 'all around waterman
' in the ocean, from surf
, , big wave towsurfing, paddle, stand up paddling, windsurfing, anything with water, he's been a part of its progression at some point. Darrick's personal resumé reads like an encyclopedia of surfing. In the late 1960s and 70's he grew up in California
. He then moved to the Big Island of Hawai'i for his senior year of high school. He settled in on the North Shore of Oahu. Spending time in the ocean was the best education that launched him into lifeguarding.
From 1975-1996 he worked with Eddie Aikau
, Mark Cunningham, Terry Ahue and Brian Keaulana
. He learned from other people such as Peter Cole, Greg Noll
, Dick Brewer, Reno Abellira, James Jones, Owl Chapman
, Sam Hawk, Tiger Espere and Michael Ho
. Darrick life guarded for over twenty years on the North Shore. His approach was focused on water safety which gave him the important skills to negotiate big water safely and big wave surfing
, . He has set the basic protocol for dealing with a wipeout and the inevitable rescue
in large waves of this stature. Darrick trained in California with Shawn Alladio of K38 for rescue boat technical handling. Double D was the preferred boating
driver/partner of Dave Kalama
and Laird Hamilton
during the beginning times of the ' sport
.of Kings'.
In 1996, Darrick left life guarding to become an ambassador to surfing. He worked with an apparel company and traveled around the world to teach surfing and to share his knowledge with others. Around that time, a group of friends and DD took their surfing to the next level, having already mastered small waves and heavy water. With the creation of tow-in surfing, the 'Strapped Crew' together facilitated a quantum leap in surfing, one of the biggest jumps in the history of the sport. Many growing pains were experienced with the advent of this new boating activity, Safety
being the most important aspect. The sport of tow surfing took off with the infusion of the growth of internet and DVD exposure.
surfing contests. Their role was to ensure the safety of all professional surfers in the treacherous waters of Hawaii. Darrick's water patrol work for films and TV shows include Big Wednesday, Baywatch
, ER
, The Big Bounce.
Stunt double and surf coach for Patrick Swayze
in Point Break (1991). Final "Bells Beach 100 Year Storm" surfing and wipe-out scene shot at Waimea Bay
.
Stunt double for James Bond in Die Another Day
(2002). Opening segment shot at Peahi, Maui
with Dave Kalama, Laird Hamilton and cinematographer Don King
.
Personal water craft
A personal water craft , also called water scooter, is a recreational watercraft that the rider rides or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat....
to travel to large surf breaks offshore. He is also known as simply 'Double D'. Darrick is known as a big wave surfer. Primarily for creating the actual sport of tow in surfing
Tow-in surfing
Tow-in surfing is a surfing technique which uses artificial assistance to allow the surfer to catch faster moving waves than was traditionally possible when paddling by hand.-History:...
.
Darrick is an 'all around waterman
Waterman (sports)
Webster defines waterman as "a man who makes his living from the water ".The term has evolved to mean one who takes part in activities which involve water, including wave riding, wind or motor assisted sports, diving and fishing. A waterman is also skilled in interpreting weather and tide...
' in the ocean, from surf
Breaking wave
In fluid dynamics, a breaking wave is a wave whose amplitude reaches a critical level at which some process can suddenly start to occur that causes large amounts of wave energy to be transformed into turbulent kinetic energy...
, , big wave towsurfing, paddle, stand up paddling, windsurfing, anything with water, he's been a part of its progression at some point. Darrick's personal resumé reads like an encyclopedia of surfing. In the late 1960s and 70's he grew up in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. He then moved to the Big Island of Hawai'i for his senior year of high school. He settled in on the North Shore of Oahu. Spending time in the ocean was the best education that launched him into lifeguarding.
From 1975-1996 he worked with Eddie Aikau
Eddie Aikau
Edward Ryon Makuahanai Aikau was a well-known Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. The words Makua Hanai in Eddie Aikaus full name means feeding parent, an adoptive, nurturing, fostering parent, in the Hawaiian language...
, Mark Cunningham, Terry Ahue and Brian Keaulana
Brian Keaulana
Brian Keaulana is a well known Hawaiian surfer and life guard, he played himself in Baywatch Hawaii.-Bibliography:Son of the legendary Hawaiian 'Buffalo' Keaulana. Born and raised on the beach at Makaha...
. He learned from other people such as Peter Cole, Greg Noll
Greg Noll
Greg Noll , nicknamed "Da Bull" by Phil Edwards in reference to his physique and way of "charging" down the face of a wave, is an American pioneer of big wave surfing and is also acknowledged as a prominent longboard shaper. Noll was a member of a US lifeguard team that introduced malibu boards to...
, Dick Brewer, Reno Abellira, James Jones, Owl Chapman
Owl Chapman
Craig Elmer "Owl" Chapman is an influential surfer. He is considered one of the fathers of the short board revolution. He pioneered board riding with early designs on Oahu by Dick Brewer, including the minigun. The school of surf that Chapman originates from is different from the Australian and...
, Sam Hawk, Tiger Espere and Michael Ho
Michael Ho
Michael Ho is an American surfer who has won the Hawaiian Triple Crown, the Duke Classic, the World Cup and the 1982 Pipe Masters. Michael Ho was born San Mateo, California. He is the brother of Derek Ho, another American champion surfer....
. Darrick life guarded for over twenty years on the North Shore. His approach was focused on water safety which gave him the important skills to negotiate big water safely and big wave surfing
Big wave surfing
Big wave surfing is a discipline within surfing in which experienced surfers paddle into or are towed onto waves which are at least 20 feet high, on surf boards known as "guns" or "rhino chasers". Sizes of the board needed to successfully surf these waves vary by the size of the wave as well as...
, . He has set the basic protocol for dealing with a wipeout and the inevitable rescue
Rescue
Rescue refers to responsive operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury during an incident or dangerous situation....
in large waves of this stature. Darrick trained in California with Shawn Alladio of K38 for rescue boat technical handling. Double D was the preferred boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
driver/partner of Dave Kalama
Dave Kalama
Dave Kalama is a big wave surfer, windsurfer, and celebrity watersports enthusiast. Kalama and his family live in Hawaii.Kalama is credited with the co-development of tow-in surfing, along with Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, and Buzzy Kerbox...
and Laird Hamilton
Laird Hamilton
Laird Hamilton is an American big-wave surfer, co-inventor of tow-in surfing, and an occasional fashion and action-sports model. He is married to Gabrielle Reece, a professional volleyball player, television personality, and model...
during the beginning times of the ' sport
Sport
A Sport is all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants. Sport may be competitive, where a winner or winners can be identified by objective means, and may require a degree...
.of Kings'.
In 1996, Darrick left life guarding to become an ambassador to surfing. He worked with an apparel company and traveled around the world to teach surfing and to share his knowledge with others. Around that time, a group of friends and DD took their surfing to the next level, having already mastered small waves and heavy water. With the creation of tow-in surfing, the 'Strapped Crew' together facilitated a quantum leap in surfing, one of the biggest jumps in the history of the sport. Many growing pains were experienced with the advent of this new boating activity, Safety
Safety
Safety is the state of being "safe" , the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be...
being the most important aspect. The sport of tow surfing took off with the infusion of the growth of internet and DVD exposure.
History
Worked with the Hawaiian Water Patrol from 1978–2004, which was in charge of water safety for all North ShoreNorth Shore (Oahu)
The North Shore, in the context of geography of the Island of Oahu, refers to the north-facing coastal area of Oahu between Kaena Point and Kahuku Point...
surfing contests. Their role was to ensure the safety of all professional surfers in the treacherous waters of Hawaii. Darrick's water patrol work for films and TV shows include Big Wednesday, Baywatch
Baywatch
Baywatch is an American action drama series about the Los Angeles County Lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California, starring David Hasselhoff. The show ran in its original title and format from 1989 to 1999, sans the 1990-1991 season, of which it was not in production...
, ER
ER (TV series)
ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Entertainment, in association with Warner Bros. Television...
, The Big Bounce.
Stunt double and surf coach for Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Wayne Swayze was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He was best known for his tough-guy roles, as romantic leading men in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and as Orry Main in the North and South television miniseries. He was named by People magazine as its "Sexiest...
in Point Break (1991). Final "Bells Beach 100 Year Storm" surfing and wipe-out scene shot at Waimea Bay
Waimea Bay, Hawaii
Waimea Bay is located in Haleiwa on the North Shore of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian Islands at the mouth of the Waimea River. Waimea Valley extends behind Waimea Bay. Waimea means "Red Water" in Hawaiian.-History:...
.
Stunt double for James Bond in Die Another Day
Die Another Day
Die Another Day is the 20th spy film in the James Bond series, and the fourth and last film to star Pierce Brosnan as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond; it is also the last Bond film of the original timeline with the series being rebooted with Casino Royale...
(2002). Opening segment shot at Peahi, Maui
Peahi, Hawaii
Peahi is a place on the north shore of the island of Maui in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It has lent its name to a big wave surfing break, also known as Jaws.-Location:...
with Dave Kalama, Laird Hamilton and cinematographer Don King
Don King (photographer)
Don King is an American photographer, cinematographer, and film director. He is renowned worldwide for his photographic and cinematic images of ocean surface waves and surfing....
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Filmography
- Endless Summer II (1994)
- Wake-Up Call (1996)
- In God's Hands (1998)
- Radical Attitude (1999)
- Strapped (2002)
- Laird (2003)
- Step Into LiquidStep Into LiquidStep into Liquid is a documentary about surfing directed by Dana Brown, son of famed surfer and filmmaker Bruce Brown. The film includes surfing footage from the famous Pipeline, the beaches of Vietnam, and some of the world's largest waves, at Cortes Bank...
(2003) - The Ride/The Day (2004 - Sundance Film FestivalSundance Film FestivalThe Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
Film of the Year) - Riding GiantsRiding GiantsRiding Giants is a 2004 documentary film directed and narrated by Stacy Peralta, a famous skater/surfer who helped define modern skateboarding. The movie traces the origins of surfing and specifically focuses on the art of big wave riding...
(2004) - All Aboard the Crazy Train (2006).