Billy Kemper Returns to Morocco to Overcome His Near-Fatal Injury

Billy Kemper Returns to Morocco to Overcome His Near-Fatal Injury | BILLY Chapter 7

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Жыл бұрын

Two years after his near-fatal injury, Billy Kemper returns to Morocco for another massive swell and a second chance at the wave that almost took his life. After revisiting the site of his accident, he overcomes his past, surfs the break at its best, and is finally able to close that life-altering chapter of his career.
“After that day, it was the first moment where I was able to look ahead.” - Billy Kemper
Watch the rest of BILLY:
BILLY Chapter 1: Big Wave Champ Wins It All, Chases Massive North Atlantic Swell To Morocco - • Big Wave Champ Wins It...
BILLY Chapter 2: The Session Of A Lifetime Goes Horribly Wrong For Big Wave World Champ Billy Kemper - • The Session Of A Lifet...
BILLY Chapter 3: Billy Kemper Fights For His Life After A Wipeout In Morocco Nearly Kills Him - • Billy Kemper Fights Fo...
BILLY Chapter 4: Billy Survives A Harrowing Trip And Begins His Long Road To Recovery - • Billy Survives A Harro...
BILLY Chapter 5: Billy Kemper Leaves The Family To Focus On Recovery In California - • Billy Kemper Leaves Th...
BILLY Chapter 6 : Billy Kemper's Triumphant Return To Jaws - • Billy Kemper's Triumph...
Big Wave Champ Billy Kemper Talks Devastating Injury And Inspirational Comeback | The Lineup - • Big Wave Champ Billy K...
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@scottburrow8717 Жыл бұрын

That last wave in this video was absolutely INSANE

@jackmccarthy4047 Жыл бұрын

had to pause it to just stare at the wave. What a monster!

@yeolderuckas8568 Жыл бұрын

That has to be one of the biggest Chopes waves of all time. Just a big ugly monster slab. Truly ridiculous.

@eyeswideopen935 Жыл бұрын

INSANE!! 25:43

@NMathew91 Жыл бұрын

@@yeolderuckas8568 kkl

@TruthIsNot4Sale Жыл бұрын

Twas a beautiful absolute monster!😮❤❤

@MKMann Жыл бұрын

Thank you to everyone who put their heart, soul, and courage into this series. On-camera or behind the scenes, you have raised the bar for all of us on or off the surf. Solid. Thank you!

@asrotties Жыл бұрын

I understand that fear that Tahiti felt. I cannot even imagine. She went through every step of this pain with you. Taking care of those boys, worrying about the future, seeing the possibilities of reinjury. So happy it went well for you and I am happy for your family.

@Strawman333 Жыл бұрын

“The most important part of healing is showing respect to the “thing” that helped you find yourself”

@joanneshaw3071 Жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic series. I can watch this guy surf for hours! He’s such an inspiration. I’ve seen a lot of people in pain being a nurse but seeing Billy in the pain he was in is something I haven’t seen before. I’m not a surfer but I love the surf and the ocean at my doorstep. Can’t imagine not being near the ocean ❤️

@EthanMcAlpin Жыл бұрын

So much praise should go towards Layne. Man crushed the story and edit in the first 6, and left it all out there once again for number 7. Cheers to all involved! God bless

@fightmilk8613 Жыл бұрын

I don’t surf Billy but this series has had me on the edge of my seat. All the best to you, Tahiti and the rest of your family brother.

@jasajohnson8752 Жыл бұрын

Dearest Billie,. Your story is, was and will be a source of inspiration to untold people. I am a Shaman and Healer based in Pennsylvania. I watched all six of your videos (twice), and I knew that eventually, you would have to go back to Morocco to retrieve yourself. Video seven popped up on my feed today, and I stopped what I was doing to immediately watch it. Watching and listening to you speak about "Soul Retrieval" and the power that comes when you reclaim yourself and all your lost, forgotten and misplaced parts, was truly heart opening. I saw the need for the completion of the circle, and I am so glad your soul guided you back to where you needed to go to regather, reclaim and restore yourself. "Soul loss" is a powerful experience, but "Soul Retrieval," by its very nature, lifts us up towards our greatness and open us to our truth, strength, resilience and reignition of our passion. Very well done. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Many blessings to you and your beautiful family.

@WS_00 Жыл бұрын

Wow, it’s been a little while since I’ve tasted bile….but how rad to hear from a shaman bad……but surely in this age you’d be worldly…..to know shit from surely… Or do you USA? Or do you….? Sorry, but I’m Aussie, and that sort of comment makes me sorry.. Sorry that the governing body on the so called world surf league needs to clutch at straws enough to post such content…and for that content to encourage people to comment such vacuous comments like the “Shaman and Healer”…….

@jasajohnson5410 Жыл бұрын

@@WS_00 Perhaps you could use my services. Sounds very much like you could benefit from some soul retrieval work. I will pray for you.

@sandramuskopf4994 Жыл бұрын

Please make his story and these episodes into a major motion picture! Absolutely stunning and inspirational!

@elirangobi9113 Жыл бұрын

Billy you are my personal inspiration to my recovery to a surf accident that I had 2 years ago. Haven’t got back to the water yet but I’m healing my way up there Stoked to see you rippin !

@ManambeLavaka Жыл бұрын

I’m praying for you brother. You’ll get out there. Keep working.

@marcosmunoz7947 Жыл бұрын

What happened if you don’t mind me asking?

@scottmh Жыл бұрын

A successful physical recovery is a beautiful thing. Overcoming your inner demons is a whole other level of success. Glad to see him thrive once more.

@leonaroberts7989 Жыл бұрын

Aloha Billy! Many mahalos for telling your story so amazingly well, with such stunning videography & with what looks to be a lot of actual, real-time footage! So beautiful, so inspirational and so meaningful, especially for those of us who've been severely injured doing what we love, and could find the determination to push through all the undeniably difficult struggles to made our way back on top! The love of our sport will undoubtedly carry us through the best times of our lives! It's a remarkable a gift that will last a lifetime! Yeah! At 67, I'm still enjoying the surf and fully intend to continue for as long as it brings joy!

@davidhavard1908 Жыл бұрын

Dudes a legend. That wave even a lot smaller looks ferocious. Pulls so hard off the bottom when it’s barreling

@cusoonmyfriend3738 Жыл бұрын

Laird Hamilton is a legend, Slater also

@titouanlocatelli3068 Жыл бұрын

What is the soundtrack of his first session at the point ? its sick !

@ngrener Жыл бұрын

Sawa Ahmed spins kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrxogsh4zM-2c4E.html

@sid6856 Жыл бұрын

I'm dying to know too. Shazam is of no use. If you figure it out lmk and vice versa. 😂.

@monicacampbell4600 Жыл бұрын

"I found what I was running from..." Thank you for your courageous authenticity. THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! Amazing rides and footage, too! Blessings to you and your beautiful family, Mr. Kemper!!

@davidga9898 Жыл бұрын

Congrats to the editor 👏🏻-👏🏻-👏🏻

@robk5745 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful documentary series, loved every minute of it. This man is a warrior in every sense of the word.

@dangacore Жыл бұрын

That look back into the pit on that last wave at Teahupoo is one of the craziest things I've ever seen.

@RMATRO22 Жыл бұрын

Much respect to you Billy for going back to a wave that almost took your life and give you the opportunity to finally have closure.

@seng9190 Жыл бұрын

What a life lesson! Though this nightmare you came back stronger and wiser and a wonderful role model to the rest of us. Your family and friends were there for you throughout it all. Hope you enjoy riding these waves for a long long time. Take good care x

@cindycreateforlife Жыл бұрын

I am in complete awe, you are not just a supreme athlete, you are an absolutely amazing human being! To reach that point in your life where you heal your soul and move into the real joy of life is so rare! You are indeed blessed and you are a blessing! This story being told is not random, it has touched me and I am certain that it will be life-changing for many more! Thank God for amazing people like you, bless you and yours, your amazing doctors and mates!💕🇨🇦

@leeloufleschen2910 Жыл бұрын

this is wonderfu. So happy this 2years post injury ep came out. Such a whole journey, physicaly and mostly mentally... i'm amazed and admirative!!!! Such honest words and inspiring state of mind and determination and genuiness!!!

@matthewlunam8247 Жыл бұрын

No wonder your one of the best big wave warriors bro and your love of pushing the limits is more than apparent in your recovery and in your attitude to going back to do it all again. All the best brother Billy "Go Hard".

@dannyherrera2497 Жыл бұрын

Where most would just want to get out of the section as quickly as possible....there are so many times...when you held out your hand to stall...to stay in a bit longer...to tempt the wave almost to say...ok back here again.....let's dance......thanks Billy...really love whenever the boys have you in their Vlogs....either Koa, Eli or Nate....you just bring the rawness to any video you are in....stay safe...you have a beautiful family always waiting for you to return......Blessings Billy....Blessings

@keithallison3756 Жыл бұрын

So psyched you found your closure Billy. Absolutely amazing documentary. Keep sending it Billy!🤙🏽

@joshmann4557 Жыл бұрын

Billy is a beast and such a rad dude! Pain is a great motivator and healing takes time as Billy knows. Thank you Billy for your strength and motivation.

@Marksurfz Жыл бұрын

This was really well done, Billy and Layne. So glad to see you get the closure on that chapter, Buddy. So stoked for you...

@robertmetzinger4121 Жыл бұрын

What a awesome story of dedication, hard work. God bless you Billy Kemper

@abideinabba2288 Жыл бұрын

Well made. Well said. Moving forward is the best way to live. Worked with your mom back in the day @ Haleiwa Joe's. You were just a grom. I commend you Billy for growing up to be a solid individual. Blessings to you and your family.

@kaibe5241 7 ай бұрын

Really love to see this sort of vulnerability displayed. Too infrequently does society permit men to show their emotions - many thanks to Billy for his agreement to do this. Really awesome and inspiring!

@colleenbishop7387 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy your happy Billy. You are a true inspiration and a super man in my books. Pease and love to you and your family.

@francoisrossouw1656 Жыл бұрын

Billy you’re a warrior through and through respect to the wave that changed your life.

@jflovett1 Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t love this series more. Billy Kemper, what a champion. Moved, inspired, motivated by this.

@SNM007 7 ай бұрын

You are such an inspiration I loved watching your series...Sorry for the suffering you went thru but like a true warrior you bounced back well, wishing you all the best in life. ❣

@titou1again Жыл бұрын

Billy, you are an exemple and a motivation. Congratulations on recovering so well. Take good care of yourself

@liyaaa5941 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely insane series. Billy is legendary and I’m so glad all of these moments were caught on camera. AMAZINGGGGGG

@YassineRfissa Жыл бұрын

You are a legend 👏🏼 glad you are back!

@Sean6097 Жыл бұрын

Healing also for the one who followed your documentary. You are inspiring for many.

@rockymountainwoman2618 Жыл бұрын

A man in full; a profile in courage and tenacity!

@er4148 2 ай бұрын

This man intuitively sought out EMDR-therapy on himself. Beautiful intuition and courage to heal at such high risk. Kudos to Tahiti for enduring this ride too

@philheifferon2299 Жыл бұрын

Putting on an absolute clinic! Not only of great surfing, but healing from trauma. Wow, what an inspiring journey, Billy.

@MrAymardo Жыл бұрын

Best and most humbling definition of how much courage and will it takes to get "closure". And then be able to move forward. Thanks Billy, it made me better more than 1% today!

@Karisrisss Жыл бұрын

This series is really good, I just watched it all in one go, I’m actually night news for a critical disease, and sometimes I’m still learning how to cope with it, watching how Billy was so determined and believed in himself in how to heal. That took a lot of courage. Such an inspiration

@danielfeldman1411 Жыл бұрын

Great come back...you're a true inspiration...when REAL.hero's appear the world watches to greet them...although I'm not a surfer I've admired your true grit...congrats Billie...your legacy will live on

@casmuts Жыл бұрын

Inspirational thanks for sharing!

@davidmorrisonsmallsurfbigd7571 Жыл бұрын

Well done! a surfing story with redemption mixed in that was one of the best surfing videos Iv seen in a long time.

@Marmite01 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Billy for this fabulous comeback!!! it runs in your veins when you need to get back out there, he is one of the best surfers ever, and agree a film should be made about what you went through, and look at you now!!!!

@Rob.D. Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing you Family your love and your passion Billy.

@Who.is.Clinton Жыл бұрын

Incredible story of determination this, thanks Billy!

@williamlowe7718 Жыл бұрын

Billy has a restless heart, and the unwavering strength to face his fear head on... And that's why he's the world champion...full stop🤙🤙

@israelorozco4621 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back at it champ!!

@adrianprice7959 Жыл бұрын

Ohh shoot. Never expected this. Cannot wait to watch it 🙌🙌🙌

@forththreadstudios Жыл бұрын

Massively inspirational , big love!

@tessabadgery2340 Жыл бұрын

Such an amazing series best I have ever watched!

@daniellafasullo1705 Жыл бұрын

You are now officially Billy Balls so happy you are an over comer! Way to go now your free to move on in life and enjoy your wife and family! Stay safe always!

@Soulspark811 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤! Great documentary. Very inspirational and moving.

@erozi3512 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful and inspiring!

@jackdonovan2270 Жыл бұрын

Damn, you’ve definitely put yourself through a lot of painful rehab. Balls of Stone Billy,🍀🌊🌊🌊🌊🍀 Respect

@davenett4907 Жыл бұрын

Wow Billy , So impressed Bro :) I have been there and it is a life changing Journey . Love to you and your family :)

@condominioelcanal4461 Жыл бұрын

Woah so inspiring! I believe surfing really connects you to your Soul, and your physical body is just a channel for those souls that love being out there, being free, facing Fear, facing Mother Nature's Power, confronting ego, limitations, and so forth. Come peace come healing to all blessed surfers that love life

@vickielewis3848 Жыл бұрын

What an inspirational story of courage and triumph. Thank you for sharing. 👊🇺🇲🔜

@arturoiannuzzi2985 Жыл бұрын

WELL DONE GREAT MAN .....Good Luck in the Future

@joserdiazalmodovar1898 Жыл бұрын

You Came back to that place that you had that sad and painfull experience to conquer it¡ Kudos Man¡✌✌🙏🙏

@timkdiamond Жыл бұрын

Only looking ahead… Thanks Billy. ❤

@jimsmith1550 Жыл бұрын

Legend. Great job man.

@SimoAtlas Жыл бұрын

You're stronger than what you think. Welcome back.

@aminecougar6160 5 ай бұрын

You almost lost your life in Morocco and you got it back in Morocco.. you’re a son of Morocco too..bless❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻

@bernelollab Жыл бұрын

Billy the goat what an amazing documentary highly recommended 🔥🔥🐐🐐

@doctorross1470 Жыл бұрын

Truly inspiring 🤙

@lucasmulvehill6300 Жыл бұрын

Good for you man! First that wave looks super fun when it's not 12ft barrels and I'm glad your wife was supportive, nice to see!

@markfrancis7498 Жыл бұрын

Great to see the redemptive power of your return Billy. Awesome courage and introspection. Can you share the details of the soundtrack as I loved all the music on here too 😊

@pineapplesurf Жыл бұрын

what video! It scared me and made me anxious! excitement and curiosity! How well Billy overcame the wave that almost killed him.

@christophergreen3538 Жыл бұрын

That place looks so fun, good work BK.

@klnfishingandadventure1698 2 ай бұрын

absolutely amazing

@melissamusson3477 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this film. It is up there with National Geographic films I have enjoyed. I loved this film and everyone in it and the editing and sound and music and well, everything. The BEST. A film worth making. With love and admiration, Melissa

@Sol_Weird Жыл бұрын

Way to go Billy. Surfing God!! That was an amazing physical and mental comeback, that you allowed the world to witness it all, says a lot man. Hoping the best things in life fall on you and your strong family, in abundance.... **Quick story (sorry)** My Grandma, who was in her late 90s, went to rural China and fell, broke her hip, and it took us 3 months to get her back to a hospital in the states. That she survived all those weeks, in a bed, not getting the surgery she needed I am still in awe of. She would've really related to some of what you went through, on a level, only you and your closest, get. Anyways, I've been wanting to pass that on for awhile. When you put it all into a book, it's gonna make my sci-fi book blog officially a "Surf & SciFi Books" blog, or site...idk, maybe a Science fiction Surf movie, or book, is what the world needs....I better sign off now before I get carried away. Peace and love!

@jimihendrixx11 Жыл бұрын

There’s waves in space…see Andor e11/12

@lovingatlanta Жыл бұрын

👍🤩💝RESPECT. 💝 👍8/16/22 I’m NOT a surfer, I don’t follow the sport & I had no idea who Billy was before watches these chapters but for some strange reason the Universe wanted me see this story & KZfaq kept pushing this video to me. 🤔👍😭💝 👍😭The whole chapter series is amazing & very inspirational. I’m glad the algorithm kept pushing the videos in front of me. I’m glad I finally caved in and watched! 😭🙏💝

@user-ps3rb9yc8x 6 ай бұрын

Incredible dedication body, mind, spirit and soul, following in the footsteps of those who laid the foundation for the next generation of Hawaiian watermen and surfers. Impressive!!!! Hawaii no ka oi!!!! D.L.

@badcid1362 Жыл бұрын

Never say last wave, get ya every time! blessings on a healthy return 🤙🏻

@sethwoodill1554 Жыл бұрын

Billy good for you getting back up and conquering that battle

@erikb.8758 Жыл бұрын

his attitude is so inspiring! very happy that he is well, strong and most of all, that he killed "the monster" from this traumatic incident...

@mhsandifer Жыл бұрын

Way to go dude. All the best to you and yours, keep ripping

@AM-yt3yj Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and inspiring story , congrats Billy

@sviatoslavshalai2983 Жыл бұрын

What’s the music at the end?

@j3f423 Жыл бұрын

Where’s the music credit ? :(

@fernandocarrillo7720 Жыл бұрын

Inspirational... that soundtrack is Fire

@chedatielmehdi5412 Жыл бұрын

Back to reconnect in peace in Morocco that’s so inspiring in many forms and levels surfing can be inspiring ….. Billy keep rocking

@eddiewilds1750 Жыл бұрын

Man oh Man! That was so touching, what a Top G. The strength of character to go through all that and face his demons head on. What am I even doing with my life😅😆

@whiteheart6827 Жыл бұрын

The Cinematography is amazing!

@Chadmcclinton Жыл бұрын

Epic!!!

@danielbaffa2668 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@williamdrose9350 Жыл бұрын

Awesome to the max🐯

@Optable Жыл бұрын

those carves were GRAVY Bill!

@stevencaldwell838 Жыл бұрын

Billy is simply an outstanding human being! Props for slaying your demons!

@DarknessYT2010 Жыл бұрын

He had excellent help at his accident not something the average surfer gets when going remote . But facing your fear after a traumatic experience ,going back to that spot is one of the hardest things to do .Hats off to you Billy . Snapping my back never to walk again Im unable to return its just a road block i cant face again still 7 years after .

@LaurenThompsonIsMyRealName Жыл бұрын

He was fortunate to have the resources he had and to have been able to recover so well, that is definitly not the reality I would say, the majority of the time. I am sorry that in your experience, you are not able to return. Enduring inspire of such a roadblock is also no easy feat. All the best to you.

@johnpope4023 Жыл бұрын

What a blessing

@tonybeatbutcher Жыл бұрын

That moon to sun fade shot was really dope.

@alexwoolford_surf Жыл бұрын

Insane, it has inspired me to overcome my fears and injuries. Loved it WSL :))

@maxloughlin9971 Жыл бұрын

Billy ripping on rail carving and a barrel rider extraordinaire . 🔥🔥🔥🙏

@IRHankNewton Жыл бұрын

that last shot at Teahupoo was sick . That reef right there. Coming back is about always moving forward . I too have thought too deeply about the past and it holds you back. never forget those times but dont let them stop you from moving forward. A shout out to sports medicine . I am sitting here with three skewered toes from hammer toe surgery from being extremely active and then getting old haha. I found it strange since we have no nerves within our bones that they could drive skewers through bone for healing purposes and it would not be painful afterwards. Science is good. This has renewed my direction even being old er 🏄🏽‍♀