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Jay Moriarity was born on 16 June, 1978 in Georgia, U.S., is an American surfer. Discover Jay Moriarity's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 22 years old?
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22 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
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16 June 1978 |
| Birthday |
16 June |
| Birthplace |
Georgia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
15 June, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Indian Ocean, off the Maldives coast |
| Nationality |
Georgia
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Jay Moriarity Height, Weight & Measurements
At 22 years old, Jay Moriarity height not available right now. We will update Jay Moriarity's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Jay Moriarity's Wife?
His wife is Kim Moriarity (m. 2000–2001)
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Kim Moriarity (m. 2000–2001) |
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Jay Moriarity Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jay Moriarity worth at the age of 22 years old? Jay Moriarity’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Georgia. We have estimated Jay Moriarity's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Jay Moriarity (June 16, 1978 – June 15, 2001) was a surfer from Santa Cruz, California.
He was an accomplished surfer, waterman, and adventurer.
As a surfer, he made his reputation surfing Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, California.
At age 16, he was made internationally famous when his wipeout at Mavericks was caught on film and made the cover of Surfer magazine.
Although a successful competitor, Jay is remembered as a soul surfer, winning many sportsmanship awards throughout his career.
Born in Augusta, Georgia on June 16, 1978, Jay and his family moved to Santa Cruz, California, when he was just a baby.
His father was an Army Ranger and traveled most of the time.
Jay began surfing at age 9 and rode his first waves at Sewer Peak.
Not limited to either a shortboard or a longboard, he was known as a versatile surfer who appreciated all aspects of surfing.
This appreciation was rooted in an overall love for the ocean, seen in his accomplishments as a swimmer, paddler, diver, and fisherman.
Achieving success in surfing as a youngster, he became increasingly interested in surfing Mavericks, north of Santa Cruz in Half Moon Bay.
After intense physical and mental training with his master, close friend and Mavericks regular Frosty Hesson, Jay began surfing Mavericks at just 15 years of age, and soon became a respected regular in the line-up.
In 2001, Moriarity co-authored a book with Chris Gallagher entitled, The Ultimate Guide to Surfing.
Moriarity died a day before his 23rd birthday on Friday, June 15, 2001, in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the island Lohifushi in the Maldives, drowning in a freediving accident.
Moriarity was in Lohifushi for an O'Neill photo shoot, went free-diving alone and was not seen after.
A search party recovered his body late Friday night.
Moriarity left behind his wife Kim Moriarity, his mother Kristy, father Doug, sister Daniela, brother Sean, and five nephews and nieces.
Moriarity has an annual paddleboard race in his memory, the annual Jay Moriarity Paddleboard Race aka "The Jay Race" is held in Capitola.
After his death a memorial was held for him at Pleasure Point.
All of Jay's family, friends, his wife, Kim, and mentor Frosty, attended.
A biopic of his life, Chasing Mavericks, was released in 2012.
A film, Chasing Mavericks, directed by Curtis Hanson, chronicling the life of Moriarity was released on October 26, 2012, with Jonny Weston playing the role of Moriarity.
