Laine, who is nicknamed "The Father of Freeride" The Adventure's of Randy Laine, Source: Carlsbad Magazine, written by Wendy Hinman in May 2007. is sponsored by Red Bull, Billabong, Jet Pilot, Pro Tec, Skat Trak, and Hydro Turf,Jet Ski Stunts Biography on Randy Laine and has appeared in and on the cover's of over two dozen magazines, including a 1970's spread in Playgirl Magazine. In January 2001, as a part of the first documented expedition to the Cortes Bank,Cashing In, Six Surfers Tackle Giant Surf At Cortes Bank Laine set a world record for the biggest wave ever ridden on a jet ski (a Yamaha SuperJet), where he conquered a 72-foot wave. Beginning in 2002, Laine joined the Billabong Odyssey as marine coordinator,Randy Laine - 70 Feet and Holding by Ken McKnight Source: AllAboutSurf.com, posted July 24, 2005. and has been searching for an unprecedented wave to ride in an effort to set a record for tow-in surfing. Laine has resided primarily in San Diego, California for the last thirty-five years. He splits his time between San Diego, Baja California, Mexico, and the Northshore of Oahu, Hawaii. Laine has one daughter, fashion designer and model Michelle Laine. Randy Laine is the brother of professional surfer Wes Laine, and great nephew of american actor Randolph Scott, through his great grandfather Rufus Butler Scott. Both Randy and his sister Scott Laine, were named after their great uncle.
