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ABC Nightline Segment: Laird And Dave

A short note on the ABC Nightline moment with Laird and Dave and why people still look it up.

Waterman Notes Updated 4/5/2026 3 min read

Why people still remember it

Some media moments stay alive because they captured a period in surfing and paddling that people still reference years later. This is one of those titles.

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