Hailing from a small town 15-minutes away from the thunderous waves of Teahupoo, Bourez has been pegged by many—including 9-Time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater—as one to watch this year.

A disciple of the “any wave at any time” mentality, Barca is the complete package; mixing in big airs, clean carves, and fearless in big waves. Check his first interview as a WCT surfer here...