It just got serious.
I was routinely mocked for posting a 93 week old Instagram feud as “news.” “I’M SAVING EVERYONE A CLICK” @VishOnaMish tweeted and on the surface she was right. How can anything noteworthy exist so long ago? Except the journalist’s heart beats true. His nose can smell a story even through 93 weeks of stink. And I was right!
It turns out that Ricardo Toledo, young Filipe’s father, is a stone cold shred. Like, he really rips. And who would have known that, I ask? Who amongst you would have known that Ricardo Toledo is arguably the best surf dad out there right now? He even stone cold shreds in lycra short shorts making me rethink the boardshort altogether. So cumbersome! So much extra material! Jimmy Wilson, photographer extraordinaire and not one to pull punches says, “Did you know he was two time Brazilian champ? He’s a badass. I just watched him get spit out of barrels at Lakey Peak last week. I’m a big fan of Ricardo.”
So there you have it. As of right now, Filipe Toledo is the World Surf League’s first champion and his father, Ricardo surfs better than any other father who has a child on tour.
Dino, are you reading? Would you like to participate in a BeachGrit sponsored surf-off between you and Ricardo and prove me wrong? Ritchie Collins, do you feel that competitive fire burning? Mike Snips Parsons? Ummmm. You don’t count. Kolohe is not your son.
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Ricardo Toledo is a small wave surfer like his older son, Matheus Toledo, and his younger, Felipe. As such, it is in the DNA, small wave surfer.
um Michael Ho kinda rips no?
Yes! Michael Ho! Come join the party!
Only one truly comfortable with their sexuality could surf in budgie-smugglers on a pink board.
Hah! +1 for budgie-smugglers!
Since this isn’t a WSL sanctioned event (yet), I expect plenty of swearing and booze references on the webcast.
Hey Chas….. Will Beach Grit be selling Papi Toledo’s trunks in the online store anytime soon? Dying to get a pair before summer breaks.
I can just imagine the Beachgrit crew having an editorial meeting at a Bondi cafe in said trunks illuminated by the florescent glow of a mass of apple products in numbers only just shy of an actual apple store.
Clearly, you don’t know Miguel’s dad, Mr. Wagner Pupo. Saving you the time, here it is: (https://youtu.be/eMQvWcXT_Fk) check it out from 2:15 and on.
Mr. Wagner Pupo is invited into the event!
I think Alex should be able to compete as well? She can shred.
I completely apologize for my sexism. Alex! Welcome!
Glad to be un official equal opportunity officer for beachgrit.com