Tom Thayer - Local Legendz

For some people, age really is nothing but a number. Meet Tom Thayer. He was a lifeguard in San Diego for 35 years...until he was 60. An avid bodysurfer throughout, he's amassed decades of knowledge about the sport. To top it off, he's a passionate gardener who uses kelp to fertilize his fruit trees (watch the video to learn how). Legendary, to say the least.
Producer + Camera
Cyrus Sutton
Edit
Hayley Gordon
Music
"Hometown" - Instrumental Version
Mick Hargreaves
www.mickhargreaves.com
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ABOUT LOCAL LEGENDZ:
Local Legendz is an exploration between Korduroy and Leatherman Sport into communities around the world through the guidance of deeply connected individuals who are quietly changing the world from their backyards through hard-work, innovation, craftsmanship and creativity. Through their commitment to this community, this person has gained breadth of wisdom and knowledge which they use in guiding us to a better understanding of place and self, much like the legend on a map.
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[@Balonishell]

This is what legends are made out of. Stoked.

[@mozdickson]

cheers Tom, just the kick i needed to get some kelp happening on my garden.
JD
N.Z.

[@66msjayjay]

Are you the Tom Thayer that knew George Kemp?

[@ktmatoD]

thets life...