Wood, Nicky
Enigmatic pro surfer from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia; world-ranked #12 in 1990. Wood was born (1970) and raised in Newcastle, began surfing at age six, and seemed destined for greatness; he was godson to four-time world champ Mark Richards, and 1966 world champion Nat Young was a frequent Wood family houseguest. Wood was a two-time winner in the cadets division (under 16) of the Austra...
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Nicky Wood, 1991. Photo: Tom ServaisSubscribe to view
Nicky Woods wins 1990 Billabong ProSubscribe to view
Nicky Wood, 1987. Photo: Martin TullemansSubscribe to view
Nicky Wood, 1990 Billabong Pro, Sunset Beach. Photo: John Seaton CallahanSubscribe to view
Nicky Wood, age 12, with godfather Mark RichardsSubscribe to view
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Nicky Wood
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Nicky Wood, 1991. Photo: Tom Servais
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Nicky Woods wins 1990 Billabong Pro
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Nicky Wood, 1987. Photo: Martin Tullemans
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Nicky Wood, 1990 Billabong Pro, Sunset Beach. Photo: John Seaton Callahan
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Nicky Wood, age 12, with godfather Mark Richards