In a recent reel uploaded on Instagram, Erik “Elo” Logan thanked fans and surfers from Brazil. Brazil is one of the hosts of the World Surf League’s 10-spot World Tour. The opening day of the World Tour in the Land of the Holy Cross was filled with a lot of fun and adventure, which the veteran surfer enjoyed with his crew and The Greatest Surf Movie fame commentator, Joe Turpel. Both of them covered the events of day 1 and had a day off on their second day when Erik posted this heartwarming reel.
It should be noted that the World Surf League and Logan found themselves in a heated controversy just a month ago. Erik and the organization faced an intense backlash from both fans and many surfers as well. The reel posted by Logan definitely came as a breath of fresh air. In his social media update, Logan thanked the Brazilian fans for their constant love and support.
Thanking the Fans of Brazil and the Surf Ranch Pro Controversy.
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Erik Logan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Brazil by saying, “Your spirit is what fuels this competition.” Logan shared several snippets of his adventures on day 1 of the event with Joe Turpel, where both can be seen enjoying and admiring the beaches of Brazil. In his Instagram post’s caption, Logan stated, “The Brazilian fans, you are truly amazing – your passion, your energy, and your love for surfing is infectious!”
Just a month ago, the World Surf League was under heavy fire from several fans and surfers. People were fuming about the judging at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch. Another issue that didn’t sit right with many fans was the concept of artificial waves. These technologically produced waves in artificial pools were always perfect. Critics and fans argued that this is a huge setback and a disrespect for surfing, as the unpredictable nature of the waves makes surfing so great.
Logan, being the mouthpiece of the World Surf League, defended the League as well as the decision-making prowess of the judges appointed by the League, which put him right at the center of all the heat.
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Logan’s Contribution to the League and His Exit.
Logan has been working hard from day 1 of his appointment as the CEO of the World Surf League. He pushed hard to bring more exposure to the sport and bring it to the limelight. To achieve this, he cracked several deals for the making and distributing of several surf-based shows, like Make or Break, streamed on Apple TV.
READ MORE – World Surf League CEO Erik Logan exits during Brazilian event in the middle of the season
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According to the news, Erik Logan abruptly resigned from his position as the CEO of the World Surf League. So far, the now ex-CEO has not given any reasons for his exit and has stayed silent on the matter. His resignation arrived when the 10-spot World Tour was still running. What could be the reason behind his sudden departure when he was happily promoting the event just a few days ago?
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