Gregory Jr. Rachal // Black Surfers Collective Member

Gregory Rachal Jr., 21, was raised in Los Angeles and Inglewood, California. Currently a sophomore in college in Eugene, Oregon, he works as a surf instructor during the summers. He has been surfing since the age of 3 years. Gregory Rachal Jr. is a member of the Black Surfers Collective, an organization led in part by his father, Gregory Rachal Sr. and carries out a mission to raise cultural awareness and promote diversity to the sport of surfing through community activities, outreach and camaraderie.

“Surfing brings peace and happiness to my life.” – Gregory Rachal Jr.

The "Wade in the Water" limited-edition portrait series showcases activists, pioneers, and future leaders in SoCal’s BIPOC surf community adorned with the leaves of Afrocarpus gracilior, aka the African Fern Pine.

Museum-quality fine art digital print

Frame recommendation:
CLASSIC LIGHT MAPLE WOOD PICTURE FRAME