Gabe Davies, a surfer with commitment
From Inside Eurosima Podcast by Inside Eurosima Podcast
January 29, 2026 · 2h 16m
About this episode
Gabe Davies discusses his journey in surfing, environmental activism, and the responsibilities of the action sports industry.
Episode #26 (English). Guest: Gabe Davies, surf activist, former pro surfer and former ocean marketing manager at Patagonia Gabe Davies is an icon of European surfing and one of the most committed individuals in the field when it comes to both big waves and environmental causes, which he’s always stood up for. In the early 90’s, Gabe was one of the people who put Great-Britain on the global surfing map. Through sessions at home or trips across the globe, the four-time national champion was all over the European and international surfing media at that time. Eventually, the British surfer yearned for something else. In addition to producing successful documentaries, Gabe transferred professionally thanks to his long-time sponsor, Quiksilver. His career took him through a variety of roles, from athlete management and public relations to content creation as well as environmental activism, a natural evolution for him given he was one of the initial ambassadors for the British NGO « Surfers Against Sewage ». A few years down the road, his commitment to these causes naturally led him to Patagonia. Today, twelve years later, as Ocean Marketing Manager EMEA, he represents the brand whose…
People in this episode
Guest: Gabe Davies
Topics covered
- surfing
- environmental activism
- sports industry
- career journey
- big waves
Keywords
- Gabe Davies
- surfing
- environmental causes
- Patagonia
- Quiksilver
- Surfers Against Sewage
- big waves
- sports industry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Patagonia, Quiksilver, Surfers Against Sewage
Places: Great-Britain, Europe
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