EP 214: Joel Vaughan - Qualifying for the 2025 Championship Tour!, Being the first man to win SURFEST back-to-back, His brothers as sparring partners, Switching from Pyzel to DHD, and Metallica strictly being his pre-heat playlist

2025 Championship Tour qualifier and standout rookie Joel Vaughan
joins The Lineup with Dave Prodan for an in-depth conversation.
Joel dives into his exhilarating 2024 season, sharing the highs and
lows of his journey to qualify for the Championship Tour in 2025.
He reflects on the unforgettable moment at the Corona Saquarema Pro
Presented by Banco do Brasil, when he realized the magnitude of his
own qualification scenario, while celebrating his fellow Aussie
rookie George Pittar securing his own spot on tour. Throughout the
episode, Joel opens up about the unwavering support from his
family—his dad, his brothers, and his shaper Darren Handley, along
with his tight-knit Aussie surfing community. He reminisces about
his early days at North Shelly Beach, NSW, the surfers who inspired
him, and the path that led him to the world stage. Looking ahead,
he shares his excitement for the 2025 season, the events he's most
eager to compete in, and his off-season training plans as he
prepares for the iconic season opener at Pipeline.  Learn more
about Joel here and follow him here. Rewatch his qualification
moment at the Corona Saquarema Pro Presented by Banco do Brasil.
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