Looking through some clips from the last time my brothers and I were on Vela. We have been starting to map out a few waves we want to explore when they come down and jump on the boat. Pretty excited to leave in a few days with @laurynaflorence and Darwin to start the adventure! ⛵️ @florence_marine_x | John John Florence

This past year exploring with my family reminded me why I fell in love with surfing in the first place. New places, new waves, early mornings, and figuring it all out together. We woke up most days excited to see what was next. We’ve decided to keep following that path in 2026. Crossing oceans, pushing my own surfing, becoming a better husband and father, and trying to make a full lap of the world as we take on all the challenges that come with that. This means I won’t be competing full time on