A Passionate Surfer

Frank Chenault recognized early on that to succeed as a skillful surfer, surfing needed to transcend being just a sport or game. To him, it became a habit and a way of life. He believes that mastering surfing requires it to be deeply ingrained in one’s DNA.

Frank Chenault didn’t discover surfing by chance; his passion grew during his early years living near Laguna Beach. When his family relocated to Big Sur, California, he fell in love with the ocean and its coastlines. Already enjoying baseball and golf, Frank Chenault taught himself to surf and began competing as an amateur around the age of 20.

His commitment to skill-building and training paid off. Competing in the Western Surfing Association (WSA), Frank Chenault qualified for the United States Surfing Federation state championships. His fourth-place finish earned him a spot in the National Competition in Hawaii, solidifying his place as a professional surfer.

After taking a short hiatus from professional surfing, Frank Chenault returned in 2003. Since his comeback, he has participated in numerous Association of Surfing Professionals events, including a competition on the Atlantic coast of France.

Between 2011 and 2018, Frank Chenault competed in 25 professional surfing events. In 2018, he entered four major competitions, including the Sunset Open (105th place), RonJon Quiksilver Pro (49th place), Jack’s Surfboards Pro (113th place), and ShoeCity Pro (73rd place).