Jamie Mitchell is what we here at SUP magazine like to call a badass. A bigwave tow surfer, a nine-time Molokai paddleboard World Champ, a Battle of the Paddle winner and one hell of a standup surfer, Mitchell is at home in any ocean condition. And while we cringe at using this cliché, he’s undoubtedly the definition of a waterman. But more than that, he’s one of Earth’s great adventurers. To wit, National Geographic recently nominated Mitchell for their prestigious award, Adventurer of the Year. SUP magazine caught up with Mitchell to ask him about the honor, among other things.

full article and interview here.