Noa following surfing greatness

WAYNE Deane’s advice to his youngest son, 24-year-old Noa Deane, was “let your surfing do the talking”.

WAYNE Deane’s advice to his youngest son, 24-year-old Noa Deane, was “let your surfing do the talking”.

Wise words from the Coolangatta legend who tragically passed away in July.

As the Pipeline Master world title was gearing up, Noa was on the North Shore of Hawaii where he collected best manoeuvre of the year at the prestigious Surfer magazine international poll awards gala event.

“Wayne would have been so proud of Noa,” said his Mum and Wayne’s wife, Colleen. Upon receiving the award he dedicated it to his Dad in a short, humble speech.

The young Deaney has world-champion ability but he is more of an unsung hero charting his own course of unrestricted surfing professionalism.

Noa Deane of Australia advances to the quarterfinals after placing second in round five heat 4 of the 2018 Volcom Pipe Pro at Pipe, Oahu, Hawaii, USA. Picture: WSL

He is Australia’s version of former world tour competitor, Californian Dane Reynolds, considered to be the king of underground surfing.

“It was good to see all of his hard work on Volcom’s Head Noise rewarded,” said proud Mum, Colleen. Deane was also nominated for best short film for Head Noise, filmed by Mikey Mallalieu and Best Male Performance in Head Noise.

Cabarita’s Chris “Chippa” Wilson took out best short film for his Octopus Video No.4.

Deane and fellow Snapper member Mitch Parkinson placed equal fifth at the 2018 Volcom Pipeline Masters in February.

It was a huge result for both the Cooly boys.

He eliminated two-times world champion and local pipe specialist John John Florence, with both Snapper lads creating a fearless reputation for themselves.

Noa scored a win at the Texas wave pool event mid-year but a skateboard accident in Europe in September has sidelined him with an ankle fracture.

He has sought out one of the best WSL physios, Gold Coast’s Chris Prosser, to prepare for the 2019 Volcom Pipe Pro in February 2019.

Colleen Deane and youngest son Noa at his Dad’s paddle out at Kirra in July 2018. Picture: Rob Ryan.

“Volcom has been extremely supportive for Noa with his Dad passing away suddenly and sponsoring his surfing career despite the recent injury,” said Colleen.

When you can’t surf, playing music is the next best thing. It’s a talent Noa has put into great effect, with writing songs and producing music for his band, known as Blistarband.

“Noa has always been a very creative, individual,” said Colleen.

The competition scene is just a sideline for Deane. The real talent is to bust down the boundaries with his diverse range of power, tuberiding, and aerial free surfing.

When Noa was only 14, I remember Wayne saying to me: “This kid is born to surf.”