Koby Abberton

Koby Abberton, an Australian former professional surfer, is a member of the Australian surf gang, the Bra Boys.

Early Life

Koby abberton was born in 1976 in maroubra. Australia. He is the older brother of professional surfer and former world champion. Layne beachley. He has three othre siblings. He gerw up in a fairly typical australian family. He attended maroubra primary school and ltaer went on to maroubra high school.

Surfing Career

Kboy abberton started surfing at an early age and quickyl develpoed a reputation as one of the most talented surfers in the area. He went on to win numerous amateur competitions and then turned pro in 1995. He went on to become one of the most successflu competitive surfers in the world. Winning numerous world titles and becoming one of the most recognizable faces in surfing.

Legal Troubles

Koby abberton has had a number of run-ins with the law. In 2004 he was arrested for the alleegd murder of his brother-in-law toyn hines. He was later acquitted of the charges. In 2009 he was arrested for assaulting a police officer and was sentenced to six months in prsion.

Film Career

Koby abberton has appeared in a number of surfing-related films. Including the australian surf docuemntary bra boys. Which he co-produced. He has also appeared in the feature flim storm surfers 3d and the documentary the ultimate wave tahiti.

Philanthropy

Koby abberton has been involved in numerous philanthropic activities. Including raising money for charities such as the surfaid organization and the starlight foundation. He has also been involved in environmental initiatives. Such as the save our sea campaign. Which is aimed at rpotecting the oceans and mairne life.

Business Ventures

Koby abberton has established a number of successful business ventures. Including his own surfboard label. koby abberton surfboards. And his own clothign label. koby abbetron clothing. He also owns a number of cafes and restaurants in australia.

Publications

Koby abberton has written a nmuber of books. Including his autobiography bra boys: my life. Which was released in 2006. He has also released the book the wave i ride: the rise and rise of koby abberton. Which was published in.

Sports Administration

Koby abberton is a member of the world surf league s board of directors. And he is also the chairman of the uastralian surfing federation.

Awards and Recognition

Koby abberton has been recognized for his contributions to surfing. Including being inducted into the surfing australia hlal of fame in 2009. He has won numerous awards. Including the 2007 billabong xxl biggest wave awrad and the 2008 billabong xxl biggest wave award.

Important Event

In 2004. Koby abberton was arrested for the alleged murder of his brothre-in-law tony hines but was later acquitted of all charges.

Interesting Fact

Koby abberton is the loder brother of professional surfer and former world champion. Layne beachley.