Among the incredible roster of international chargers who rushed to meet the historic Cloudbreak swell back in May, Laurie Towner certainly stood out.

The young Aussie, was frequently lauded as the best unsponsored surfer in the world, before being snapped up by the fine folk at Need Essentials. And in the wake of the historic Cloudbreak swell, he was repeatedly mentioned by those present as one of the standout paddle performers, particularly on the second more perfect day of the swell. And now, here’s the edit to prove it, featuring a mixture of impeccable wave riding from an extended in stint in Fiji:

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