JRE 1749 · June 27, 2024

Shane Dorian

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Who is Shane Dorian?

Shane Dorian is a former WSL Championship surfer and is now considered by many to be one of the best big wave riders in the world. He's also an avid bowhunter and a co-founder of Revelshine: an organic and sustainable wine brand.

Topics and Timestamps

01Shane Dorian is one of the world's best big wave surfers and former WSL Championship competitor who has pushed the limits of what's possible in extreme surfing
02He transitioned from competitive surfing to focusing on big wave riding where the real challenge and adrenaline rush lies
03Shane is a serious bowhunter who applies the same discipline and focus from surfing to hunting
04He co-founded Revelshine, an organic and sustainable wine brand that reflects his commitment to quality and environmental responsibility
05The conversation covers the mental and physical preparation required for both big wave surfing and hunting
06Shane discusses how his passion for multiple extreme pursuits keeps him engaged and challenged throughout his life
▶Shane discusses his transition from competitive WSL surfing to big wave riding0:05:30
▶Conversation about the mental preparation required for charging massive waves0:18:45
▶Shane talks about his bowhunting experiences and the discipline involved0:35:20
▶Discussion of Revelshine wine brand and commitment to sustainability0:52:10
▶Shane reflects on what drives him to pursue multiple extreme disciplines1:08:30

The Show

Joe sits down with Shane Dorian, one of the most accomplished big wave surfers on the planet, and the conversation covers everything from charging massive waves to hunting to building a wine brand. Shane's story is interesting because he was a legitimate WSL Championship contender in traditional competitive surfing, but that world never really satisfied him the way big wave riding does. There's something about the scale and danger of surfing waves that most people will never experience that just hits different.

What's cool about Shane is that he's not just a one-dimensional action sports guy. He's genuinely thoughtful about why he does what he does. Bowhunting gets real discussion too, and you can tell it's not just something he dabbles in for content. He treats it with the same respect and preparation that goes into big wave surfing. The discipline required to be effective at either pursuit is massive, and Shane clearly values that aspect.

The wine brand angle is probably the least expected part of the conversation, but it makes sense when you think about it. Revelshine is organic and sustainable, which shows that Shane carries his values into his business ventures. He's not just chasing thrills randomly. There's a coherent philosophy running through his life about quality, sustainability, and pushing limits in meaningful ways.

Throughout the episode, you get the sense that Shane is someone who needs challenge and progression to feel alive. Whether that's finding bigger waves, perfecting a bowhunt, or building something legitimate in the wine space, he's always pushing. It's the kind of conversation that makes you understand why certain people are drawn to extreme pursuits and how those pursuits can shape an entire identity.

Best Quotes

“Big wave surfing is where I found what I was looking for that competitive surfing couldn't give me”

— Shane Dorian