John Wadsworth: Family, Community, Mountains & Surf + A Passion for the Ocean… and Protecting It.
John Wadsworth grew up in NYC and found love for both the mountains and the ocean early on. He made his way to Southern California for college… and never looked back.
His life has been one of family, adventure, travel, and the ocean. Today, his passion for the ocean manifests itself in many ways, in him and his family. John is an ocean advocate who dedicates his time, energy and resources to protecting our oceans, and cleaning our beaches, as a co-chair of the Surfrider Foundation North Orange County, CA.
John talks about his path, his passion to serve and surf, and the cool stuff that he and his family are into… in the ocean and beyond.
Time: 1:10
NYC
Time: 1:05
Passion
Time: 0:51
Ben Did Go
Time: 1:15
Surfrider
0:00 – Born and raised in Brooklyn, lifelong Yankees fan.
7:32 – Exploring the streets of Brooklyn as kids.
15:48 – Limited surfing opportunities on the east coast.
18:11 – Impressed by Californian image, chose USC confidently.
23:36 – Found a way to get the family car to California.
30:02 – Interned in sports management; interviewed in marketing.
34:19 – Took break, entered booming commercial real estate.
39:20 – Colliers’ culture and people make work enjoyable.
42:14 – Early opportunity and commitment led to success.
48:30 – Early sports choices influenced future aquatic success.
54:19 – Chad excels at surfing and skimming impressively.
1:01:57 – Tavareo grew from rustic surf camp to luxury.
1:05:49 – Challenging yet rewarding community event with euphoria.
1:13:28 – First-time racer overcomes nerves, embraces competition.
1:14:52 – Exhausted but motivated; praised race community efforts.
1:24:18 – Surf Riders fight plastic pollution through awareness.
1:26:55 – Exxon sued over plastic recycling myths.
1:30:31 – Sustainable alternatives to plastic are gaining traction.