Girard Middleton with wife Kristine and daughter Audrey
Girard Middleton on set in Hawaii filming Long Ride Home
(Above) SoBe Surf Owner Girard Middleton’s 1st Place Trophies for Short board, Long Board and Race Board SUP Surfing in the Waterman’s Challenge Surf Contest June 2019…..
(Below) SoBe Surf Owner Girard Middleton at Podium for winning Waterman’s Challenge SUP Surfing June 2019
Girard Middleton on Travel Channel “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches”
Girard Middleton with daughter Audrey
Girard Middleton and dog Kona
Girard and the champ at the Slater Brothers Invitational in Cocoa Beach.
First place overall at the 2010 NKF Pro/Am Surf Tournament.
Girard Middleton in “Bad Boys 2” Motion Picture
Girard Middleton
Girard Middleton is the founder of SoBe Surf, located in Miami Beach and Merritt Island Cocoa Beach, FL. Girard founded SoBe Surf in 2002 (The first surf school in Miami Beach), and SoBe Surf & Paddle in 2005 as one of the first East Coast Standup Paddle Board companies, athletes and a pioneer of the sport on this side of the world. He has been featured in the media (Travel Channel “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches, NBC “First Look”, Fox “Style File” and more) advancing the sport throughout its development. Girard has also served as Sports Chaplain for the University of Miami Hurricanes, Chaplaining 3 National Championship teams (Baseball in 1999 and 2001, and Football 2001). He continues to mentor and minister though his business and sport.
Girard has been proudly sponsored by Kona Brewing Co., SUPreme Wetsuits, Sun Bum Sunscreen, Anarchy Eyewear, Hot Yoga on the Island, and GoPro. He currently is a Team Rider for Infinity SUP.
Girard provides private coaching from his location in Merritt Island Cocoa Beach area, FL and travels regularly. In addition to serving as head judge for many SUP surfing competitions, he still competes in SUP surfing and race events and is well known for his integrity, accomplishments and contributions to the stand up paddling community.
“WATER SOUL”
Video project featuring Girard Middleton about humans’ connection with the ocean… part of a larger project “Into The Blue” by MGWpro Productions.
Check out Girard’s article about the first 10 years up SUP, published in the September 2016 issue of StandUp Journal!
Competitive Accomplishments
- June 2019 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, Fl
1st Overall in all 3 SUP Surfing Categories, Short Board, Long Board & Race Board Surfing. - June 2018 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
2nd Overall in SUP Long Board Surfing. (SUP Surfing) - June 2018 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
3rd Overall in SUP Race Board Surfing. (SUP Surfing) - June 2017 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
1st Overall in SUP short board surfing. (SUP Surfing) - June 2017 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
2nd Overall in SUP long board surfing. (SUP Surfing) - June 2017 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
3rd Overall in 12’6″ race board surfing. (SUP Surfing) - June 2016 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
1st Overall in 12’6″ race board surfing. (SUP Surfing)
- June 2015 Cocoa Beach Waterman’s Challenge, Cocoa Beach, FL
3rd Overall in 12’6″ race board surfing; Finalist in SUP and SUP longboard. (SUP Surfing) - May 2015 King and Queen of the Bay, Tampa, FL
1st in division, 10th overall (SUP Racing) - May 2014 Coconut Cup, St Croix
9th Overall 10K (SUP Racing) - March 2014 Easter Surf Fest, Florida
Semi Finals, Pro (SUP Surfing) - Feb 2014: Sayulita Invitational, Mexico
3rd Round Pro (SUP Surfing) - May 2013 Olakai Maliko Downwind Race, Maui
19th in Class, 340+ Paddlers Total (SUP Racing) - 2012/2013 Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) SUP Surfing Series
2nd Overall (SUP Surfing) - 2012 Waterman’s Challenge
1st Overall (Short Board SUP Surfing) - 2012 Waterman’s Challenge
2nd Overall (Long Board SUP Surfing) - 2011 Standup World Tour
Advanced to Trials Quarter Finals (SUP Surfing) - 2011 Doctors, Lawyers, Weekend Warriors Contest
3rd Overall (SUP Surfing) - 2011 NKF Pro/Am Surf Fest
4th Overall (SUP Surfing) - 2011 Waterman’s Challenge
1st Overall (Short Board SUP Surfing) - 2011 Waterman’s Challenge
1st Overall (Long Board SUP Surfing) - 2010 NKF Pro/Am Surf Fest
1st Overall (SUP Surfing) - 2010 Easter Surf Fest
4th Overall (SUP Surfing) - 2010 NKF SUP Open Ocean Race
3rd Overall (Unlimited Class) - 2010 Balsa Bill’s Paddle Board Challenge
3rd Overall (Unlimited Class) - February 2007 USLA South East Region Paddle Board Competition, Juno Pier, FL
1st Place (Stand Up Paddle Division) - January 2007 USLA South East Region Paddle Board Competition, Jensen Beach, FL
1st Place (Stand Up Paddle Division)
Acting/Media Experience
- Featured in “Into the Blue” MGW Productions (2018)
- Featured in “Water Soul” MGW Productions (2018)
- Role in “Long Ride Home” Seasons 1 and 3 (2017/2018)
- Featured in Delta “Sky Magazine” photo paddle boarding with dog promoting Space Coast (March 2016).
- Featured on Space Coast Office of Tourism Billboards throughout Southeast USA Paddle boarding with dog (2013-2016)
- Featured in “Home” Small Things Productions (2017)
- Feature in “Just Down The Road” (2013)
- Featured in “First Look” NBC (2010)
- Featured on Travel Channel Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches (2009)
- Featured on FOX TV Channel 7 Style File (2008)
- Featured on Deco Drive (2007)
- Featured on Plum TV (2005)
- Extra in “Bad Boys 2” (2003)
Professional Contest Directing, Judging and MCing
- Sept 2018 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro/AM Surf Festival, Florida
Director, Head Judge & MC (SUP Surf Pro/AM) - Sept 2017 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro/AM Surf Festival, Florida
Director, Head Judge & MC (SUP Surf Pro/AM) - April 2017 Wrightsville Beach SUP Surf Pro Am
Head Judge - Sept 2016 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro/AM Surf Festival, Florida
Director, Head Judge & MC (SUP Surf Pro/AM) - April 2016 Wrightsville Beach SUP Surf Pro Am
Head Judge - Sept 2015 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro/AM Surf Festival, Florida
Director, Head Judge & MC (SUP Surf Pro/AM) - April 2015 Wrightsville Beach SUP Surf Pro Am
Head Judge - Sept 2014 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro/AM Surf Festival, Florida
Director & MC (SUP Surf Pro & SUP Surf Amateur), Head Judge (SUP surfing divisions) - June 2014 Waterman’s Challenge, Florida
Head Judge (SUP Surf), Judge (all other surfing divisions) - Sept 2013 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Pro/AM Surf Festival, Florida
Director & MC (SUP Surf Pro & SUP Surf Amateur), Judge (surfing divisions) - 2013 OluKai SUP Surfing Pro/Am
Event Director - 2013 OluKai SUP Surfing Pro/Am
MC - 2012 NKF SUP Surfing Finals
MC - Sept 2012 NKF Pro/Am Surf Festival
Director & MC (SUP surf divisions) - Sept 2010-2011 NKF Pro Am Surf Festival
Director (SUP Surf)
Sponsors
In The Media
Check out our Press and Media Coverage Page for videos and links!
Contact
For surf lessons, stand up paddle tours, private coaching, media inquiries.info@sobesurf.com
635 South Plumosa Street #11
Merritt Island, FL 32952
