Edoardo Papa

Edoardo Papa comes from a land where surfing is by no means a given: the Adriatic Sea, a small portion of Mare Nostrum that bathes the east coast of Italy. Knowing where Edo comes from is crucial to understanding his approach and work ethic. Raised with a European water polo champion as his father and mentor, Edoardo believes in the mantra that perseverance trumps talent. Humble, grateful and happy to live the dream life he has earned. He is blond and abdominal but also knows how to be in the world.