Dorian doc paskowitz, a physician who abandoned the prospect of a lucrative practice for surfing because he said he never felt right about taking money from people in pain, died monday at a. He graduated from stanford medical school in 1946, but life as a doctor. Saturday night saw a gathering of surf royalty to look back at the life of the man known to the world simply as doc. Surf icon dorian doc paskowitz dead at 93 world surf.
In 1991 he was inducted into the international surfing hall of fame, and he continued to ride waves in his nineties until his health and wellbeing deteriorated following hip surgery. Doug pray explores the life of surfer dorian doc paskowitz. Nov, 2014 legendary texasborn surfer dorian doc paskowitz has died at the age of 93, according to surfer magazine paskowitz was one of the sports most beloved characters, according to the magazine. By doc dorian paskowitz, md at juliette publishing united states 212 connections. Paskowitz was described as a health guru and had a strong interest in health issues. Dorian paskowitz touched hearts, inspired young and old with his magnetic eyes, and got diets. A documentary film about paskowitz s family directed by doug pray, surfwise premiered at the toronto international film festival in 2007 and was released in theaters by magnolia pictures in 2008. Doc paskowitz started surfing in the gulf of mexico on galveston island. Throughout his life, doc shared his knowledge with the world. All i had was a way of life that i made up as i went along, doc paskowitz told the journal. Theres no fads, no tricks, just a wellhoned timeproven recipe for a long healthy.
In november of 2014, the surfing world lost one of its most unique and colorful characters in 93yearold dr. Founded by his legendary surfer father, dorian paskowitz, in 1972 with his wife and nine children, the paskowitz surf camp runs classes each summer in california, mexico, and montauk, n. Summarizing the man is a task not easily condensed. Dorian doc paskowitz, the jewish father of surfing s first family, and the man believed to have introduced surfing to israel, died on monday in newport beach, california at age 93.
Dorian paskowitz, a stanfordeducated doctor who gave up a lucrative medical practice to embark, with his family, on a peripatetic and celebrated surfing life. Paskowitz wrote a book in 1997 republished in 2007 on his philosophy about health and other issues titled surfing and. Paskowitz contributed articles to surfer magazine and wrote the book surfing and health. Paskowitz s book surfing and health became something of a. Family friend josh harper was one of many who waited in line to have doc sign the book surfing and health, which doc wrote in 2007. Doc paskowitz started surfing in the gulf of mexico on galveston island in 1930. Paskowitzs book surfing and health became something of a. In this book, doc talks frankly about food, exercise, sex and how those things impact overall health and wellbeing. With juliette paskowitz, david paskowitz, jonathan paskowitz, abraham paskowitz. Paskowitz wrote a book in 1997 republished in 2007 on his philosophy about health and other issues titled surfing and health. Dorian dropped his practice and traveled to israel for a year where he lived among the bedouins and developed a lifelong obsession with a healthy diet. Vtg surfing health dorian paskowitz md rare 1st ed.
Paskowitzs book surfing and health became something of a lifestyle guide to many surfers, advising them to achieve wellbeing through diet. Physician who gave up medicine, launched surfing in israel and tried to bring peace to the middle east. May 26, 2015 surfing and health by dr dorian paskowitz. But unlike other american searchers like thoreau or kerouac, paskowitz took his wife and nine children along for the ride, all eleven of them living in a 24foot camper. And in that time he has learned what it means to be a man, how to have a good relationships, and surf with aloha. Paskowitz wrote a book on his philosophy about health and other issues titled surfing and health.
Dorian went on to become a health guru in the world of surfing, authoring a book titled surfing and health having contributed regular health columns to surfer magazine throughout the 1970s. Doc started the health trend, and surfers are just now. Tv biopic of surfing doc paskowitz family threatened in. Doc paskowitz has made a reputation for himself as one of surfing s most outspoken thinkers a modern frontiersman, if you will. Dorian doc paskowitz, surfing pioneer, 93 jewish journal. Born in galveston, dorian became doc paskowitz in 1942 when he graduated stanfords medical school, but he had earlier been drawn to oahus pristine beaches, arriving in steerage on the. Dorian doc paskowitz march 3, 1921 november 10, 2014 was an american surfer and physician. Apr 18, 2008 paskowitz has selfpublished a book called surfing and health, and hes been featured in a documentary film called surfwise. Before embarking on his surfing journey, paskowitz had run his own, successful medical practice. In this inteview, he shares with us his deep wisdom and love for the ocean. The patriarch, dorian doc paskowitz, began life on a commendable, even enviable course, with an m.
Dorian paskowitz, a stanfordeducated doctor who gave up a. Dorian doc paskowitz health is a presence of a superior state of wellbeing, a vigor, a vitality, a pizzazz you have to work for every single day of your life. A documentary film about paskowitz s life, surfwise, premiered at the toronto film festival in 2007 and had a brief theatrical run in 2008. The book is entitled surfing and health by dorian paskowitz. Few surfers had the kind of longevity in the world of surfing as dorian doc paskowitz, who was born in 1921, began surfing when he was 10 and has surfed all his life, until he passed away at the age of 93. Levin is a postdoctoral fellow with the university of californiasan franciscosan.
Hes 93, and hes still surfing now riding in heaven while he would never agree, doc can be considered one of the earliest pioneers of the shape of todays surf culture. From the first family of surfing, the paskowitz family. He was recently listed as the 4th most influential surfer in history behind duke, miki dora and kelly slater. Classics is a new series that provides insight, life advice, and general words of wisdom from surfing s most respected individuals. I have started using the five pillers of good health in my life, thanks doc. Art tribute salutes surf icon doc paskowitz orange. Through the years there have been zillions of stories and tales about.
As far as raw eccentricity is concerned, few american families could top the paskowitzes. Dorian paskowitz is one of the first surfers in the us. He had several children before marrying his third wife, juliette, in. Dorian doc paskowitz has been surfing for a very long time. Also, see the movie surfwise to get a closer look at dorian paskowitz and his family. Legendary surfer, dorian doc paskowitz, abandoned a successful medical practice to withdraw from the lifestyle of mainstream america. Israel izzy paskowitz, the fourth of dorian and juliettes children, continues to run the family business. He spent nearly 25 years on the road, living in a succession of used campers. Paskowitz wrote surfing and health, an influential book among surfers that laid out his five pillars of health. Sep 01, 2014 dorian doc paskowitz is nothing short of a legend to the surfing community. Buy surfing and health 3 by dorian paskowitz md isbn. He recently passed, but has left a legacy of love and peace. The book by doc paskowitz surfing and health is available here.
More likely, you are probably dorian doc paskowitz. The goal being to live a long life, and live it well. Ol doc paskowitz was a russian jew who went to stanford, became a doctor and threw it all in to chase surf. Legendary surf artist roy gonzalez paying his respect to the paskowitz family. Paskowitz became an advocate for healthy living, authoring a book, surfing and health. Personal surf stories, and motivational insights toward achieving health. This was the first book i have read that i think has actually motivated me to change my life. His health had been steadily declining after hip surgery earlier this fall and paskowitz s death triggered a deluge of support and sympathy from the surfing community, including kelly slater usa who was able to visit paskowitz at the hospital before he passed.
Nov 14, 2016 doc lived an epic life for 93 years, surfing into his 90s. Packing his nine children into a camper and educating them through surfing, health. Dorian doc paskowitz, the jewish father of surfings first family, and the man believed to have introduced surfing to israel, died on monday in newport beach, california at age 93. Paskowitz died in 2014, at age 93, of complications following a broken hip. When we chatted on the phone before sitting down for an interview, paskowitz apologized for having to meet late in. For a much more in depth view of doc paskowitzs ideas on health, check out his book, surfing and health. Dorian paskowitz is the author of surfing and health 3.
Surfing and health was written by dorian doc paskowitz back in 1997. Dorian paskowitz, surfing icon and subject of surfwise. Dorian doc paskowitz quotes 21 wallpapers quotefancy. Paskowitz is the patriarch of nine children, a unit once dubbed the first family of surfing by the new york times. Born in galveston, texas, in 1921, dorian paskowitz moved to san diego at the age of. Dorian paskowitz was inducted into the international surfing hall of fame in 1991. A look back at the life of dorian doc paskowitz at the. I finished an excellent book a couple of weeks ago. Doc invented the surf vagabond lifestyle, along with his wife raising their 9 kids in a 24 foot camper roaming the coasts of america and mexico.
Surf legend dorian doc paskowitz died monday, november 10, 2014 in newport beach, calif. When we chatted on the phone before sitting down for an interview, paskowitz apologized for having to meet late in the afternoon. Surfing and health by dorian paskowitz md, 9781541034198, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Dorian and juliet paskowitz, left, with current and one future member of the surfing clan, run through a song as they prepare for their first record at media ventures studio in century city, may 1. Legendary texasborn surfer dorian doc paskowitz has died at the age of 93, according to surfer magazine paskowitz was one of the sports.
Nov 15, 2014 dorian paskowitz, a stanfordeducated doctor who gave up a lucrative medical practice to embark, with his family, on a peripatetic and celebrated surfing life, died on monday in newport beach, calif. Surfing and health was written by the now 92yearold doc paskowitz back in 1997. A look at the life of legendary malibu surfer dorian doc paskowitz, a successful doctor who dropped out of normal society in the 60s and raised nine kids in a motor home, where he homeschooled them about life, love, sex, and surfing. Doc advocates a basic diet, free from the crap we sling into our vessels, and simple breezy exercise. Jul 23, 2015 the first family of surfing could feature in a tv project with jennifer lawrence producing, but the project first will have to contend with a lawsuit from one member of the family the project. So this guy has found a system that works for him and has thought a lot about health through his life. Loved the book, very well written mixing surf stories and good health advice. Surfing and health, his memoir and heath advice book, was published in 1998. The founder of the first surfing family was an avid surfer, health and diet promoter, doctor and philosopher.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first family of surfing could feature in a tv project with jennifer lawrence producing, but the project first will have to contend with a lawsuit from one member of the family the project. Doc, who still surfs, and who is still active in the game of. The amazing true odyssey of the paskowitz family by. Rare collectors 1997 first edition surfing and health, signed and inscribed by doc paskowitz 1921 2014. He advocated natural diets low in fat accompanied by exercise.
An observant jew, paskowitz came to embody the vaguely spiritual, health conscious ethos of california surfing, writing a book entitled surfing and healthand health columns for surfer magazine. Dorian paskowitz is an 86 yearold doctor and surfer who has spent most of his life promoting what he calls the 5 pillars of health. Having spent nearly a quartercentury living along the road with his family, he is, quite simply, the pioneer of. Tv biopic of surfing doc paskowitz family threatened in life. Remembering surfing legend dorian doc paskowitz sports.