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For a boy raised near the ocean who fell in love with the water at a young age, it’s no surprise that he would grow up to turn his passion into a successful career. Frank Chenault, raised along the coast of West California, spent his high school years at Carmel High School.
Every day, Frank Chenault would walk by the ocean on his way home from school, and it was during one of these walks that he became deeply connected to the ocean and its beauty. This connection led him to abandon his previous hobbies of baseball and golf in favor of surfing.
After school each day, Frank Chenault would paddle out into the waves on a board, relentlessly trying to catch a wave. He faced challenges and took many falls from the ocean for over a year, but instead of discouraging him, it only strengthened his determination. His persistence eventually paid off when he successfully caught his first wave, which set the stage for his professional surfing career and participation in national events.
Frank Chenault didn’t stop there—he continued to hone his skills, learning to ride tubes at Salt Creek in Laguna Beach, California. His dedication and youthful determination caught the attention of the local surf team, who took him under their wing.
Soon after joining the team, Frank Chenault began competing in Western Surfing Association amateur events. His talent earned him spots in the United States Surfing Federation’s state championships and the National Competition. By his early 20s, Frank Chenault had made a name for himself in the surfing community. After taking a brief hiatus from competitive surfing to focus on business and his marriage, Frank Chenault returned to the professional surfing world in 2003.
Despite years away from competitive surfing, Frank Chenault‘s return was marked by success, proving that his passion for the sport had never faded. Along with his revived professional surfing career, Frank Chenault continues to demonstrate his love for the ocean by dedicating time to volunteer organizations focused on ocean and water body conservation.
