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Frank’s Surfing Life

Frank Chenault, from childhood, understood that in order to succeed as a skilled surfer, one must not view surfing merely as a sport or hobby but as a way of life, a routine. He believes that surfing should be ingrained in one’s DNA for success.

Frank Chenault didn’t just discover the sport; he found it in his early years along Laguna Beach. Drawing on nearly a lifetime of experience riding the waves, Frank Chenault developed a deep love for the ocean and shore when he moved to Big Sur, California, with his family as a boy. Initially a baseball player and golfer, Frank Chenault taught himself to surf and began competing at the amateur level around the age of 20.

His years of hard work, skill acquisition, showmanship, and intense training quickly paid off. Frank Chenault competed as an amateur in the Western Surfing Association (WSA), qualified for the USA Surfing Federation state championships, and placed 4th, which earned him a spot at the National Competition in Hawaii. This was a pivotal moment in his journey to becoming a professional surfer.

Frank Chenault took a break from professional surfing but made his return in 2003. Since then, he has competed successfully in numerous Association of Surfing Professionals events, including a competition on the Atlantic coast of France.

Between 2011 and 2018, Frank Chenault participated in a total of 25 professional surfing events. In 2018, he competed in four events: the Sunset Open, where he finished in 105th place; the RonJon Quiksilver Pro, finishing in 49th place; the Jack’s Surfboards Pro, where he took 113th place; and the ShoeCity Pro, ending up in 73rd place.

Frank Chenault’s amazing “Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool “

Frank Chenault is a seasoned professional surfer and entrepreneur, currently leading Chenault Enterprises as the head acquisition director. His business expertise builds upon his previous work with the Quantum Group, where he successfully supported tower owners nationwide and drove sustainable growth.

Growing up along the Central California coast, Frank Chenault developed a deep passion for surfing in his teenage years. Self-taught, he spent countless hours paddling out after school, learning the ropes of the sport through persistence, overcoming cuts and bruises. His dedication eventually led to a pivotal moment when he caught a tube at Laguna Beach after a year of hard work.

By his senior year of high school, Frank Chenault had become a top team rider at a local surf shop and began competing at higher levels. At 20, he joined the Western Surfing Association, where he competed as an amateur before qualifying for the prestigious United States Surfing Federation state championships. Finishing fourth, he earned a spot in the national competition in Hawaii.

Today, Frank Chenault balances his love for surfing with his professional career, while also nurturing a fulfilling family life with his daughter and her mother. His journey highlights the successful integration of passion and business, with a focus on both personal and professional growth.