Winner of Surf Ranch Pro Griffin Colapinto delivers Gandhi-like address to apoplectic Brazilian surf fans, “I understand that there are different cultures but in the end we all feel pain and we all feel love”

“Who’s to say who’s right and who’s wrong? Life doesn't make sense sometimes."

The controversial winner of last Sunday’s Surf Ranch Griffin Colapinto has addressed the furore surrounding his victory in a generous post to Instagram. Writing in a general mood of gaiety, free of rancour etc Griff explains,

“We are all human beings! We are all one. Each person seems to have something difficult that is happening in their life. Some times lashing out on others can stem from something deeper that we have no idea about. Raise your hand if you are guilty 🖐️ I know I have been before. And that’s okay, we are humans that have been born into a world run by the overthinking mind and the feeling of separation. But deep down there is a love that understands we are all one. I understand that there are different cultures but in the end we all feel pain and we all feel love. There are so many different perspectives and points of view out there. Who’s to say who’s right and who’s wrong. We grow up in different circumstances that shape our perspectives. Life really doesn’t make sense sometimes, but surely it’s more fun that way. Because now we have the unexpected. The element of surprise. There seems to be some growing pains in our surf community right now. But guess what? We are growing! Much love to everyone that is passionate about the sport of surfing. Without the passion, there would be no growth. Thank you!”

 

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Colapinto, who is a twenty-four-year-old from San Clemente but who looks very much less than his age, is a brave man. Like Mahatma Gandhi, he has the courage to believe that human society can be built only on moral principles and that no lesser means will prevail. 

Gabriel Medina who wrote an open letter to the WSL after losing in a quarter-final with Australian Ethan Ewing wrote, replied simply, “Love you brother.

Colapinto ain’t no stranger to the heat of Brazilian surf fans. Last year, following his win over Filipe Toledo in El Salvador, chaos was promised on the sands of Saquarema if he dared show his face.

Read, Brazilian surf fans apoplectic following Californian Griffin Colapinto’s “shock” win over world title favourite Filipe Toledo, “World Shame League! This event was a joke!” and Latin surf fans vow to create chaos at next World Tour event in Brazil following Filipe Toledos controversial loss to Californian in El Salvador, “The biggest protest in history in Saquarema! Bring banners, balloons, planes, boo all the time! Make them leave due to emotional stress!”)