Kelly Slater and Barton Lynch have long been staples of the surfing world. Slater, of course, is the GOAT. Eleven time world champ, cultural icon, actor, musician, entrepreneur, etcetera.

Kelly Slater, surfing’s proverbial GOAT ... I wasn’t trying to go be an actor.” Of course, he famously dated his costar, Pamela Anderson. And yeah, he went on to win surf contests, too ...

It's difficult to imagine surfing without Kelly Slater. And after more than three decades dominating the sport, it's just as hard for the 11-time world champion to envision his life without it.