Michael Dunphy is a wandering surf guy who’s chasing waves from 10,000 feet. Hailing from Virginia Beach, Dunphy is a long-time pro who has surfed at every level. From grinding the Qualifying Series and competing in the Triple Crown, to surfing against Kelly Slater in the California farmland, he’s traveled the globe doing what we all wish we could — surf the best waves this blue planet has to offer.
Recently, Dunphy’s added a fun wrinkle to it all. He ditched four wheels for three when he bought a plane, a Cessna 172. As an East Coast surfer, having a plane gives a whole new meaning to the term “strike mission.”
I had a chat with Michael to learn about his surfing life, and what the hell he’s been up to in that Skyhawk…