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Felicity ‘Flick’ Palmateer

by Jim King
June 7, 2023

Felicity ‘Flick’ Palmateer is an Australian professional surfer and commentator for the World Surf League.

Felicity was born on August 4 1992 in Perth, Western Australia. She spent her childhood on the beaches of Western Australia surfing with her father Warrick Palmateer and two younger brothers. She was 12 years old when she competed in her first surf contest. Palmateer’s parents, both artists, encouraged and supported her twin careers of art and surfing. Source Wikipedia.

2018 Felicity finishing her heat at the Supergirl Pro in Oceanside, California. Photo Wikipedia

Big Wave Charger

In 2015, goofy footer Felicity Palmateer made Aussie history by riding a 30-foot wave at Cow Bombie, Western Australia, which is the biggest wave ever ridden by an Aussie woman, a title that was previously held by Layne Beachley. The video of her ride became an entry in the Billabong Ride of the Year category of the 2016 WSL Big Wave Awards. Source Supergirls

In 2016 Felicity was invited to compete in the WSL first women’s big wave Pe’ahi Women’s Challenge on the island of Maui Hawaii and placed 3rd.

In October 2017 Felicity placed 7th in the WSL first women’s big wave Pe’ahi Women’s Challenge on the island of Maui Hawaii.

In 2017 Felicity was nominated for Billabong Ride of the Year category for her ride at Jaws in Nov 2016 – WSL Big Wave Awards

In 2020 Felicity was nominated for Ride of the Year category for her ride at Jaws in Dec 2019 – WSL Big Wave Awards.

Surfing Career Highlights

YearPlacedEvent
20131st1st Margaret River Pro Trials – Australia
20092ndBillabong Pro Junior – Bells Beach, Australia
20091stOpen and Junior State Champion – Western Australia
20091stChill Pro Junior – Trigg Beach, Western Australia
20091stRip Curl Gromsearch National Final – Bells Beach, Australia
20093rdRip Curl Gromsearch International Fiona – Bells Beach, Australia
20081stMargaret River Open Women’s Classic – Australia
20081stRip Curl Gromsearch – (under 16) – Mandurah, Australia
20082ndParko Grom Stomp – (under 16) – Caloundra, Australia
20081stTaj’s Small Fries – (under 16) – Australia
20084thRoxy Surf Festivial – (under 18) – Phillip Island, Australia
20071stVolcom Stones Cuttlefish Surf Series – Scarborough, Australia
20071stRip Curl Gromsearch – (under 16) – Trigg Beach, Australia
20071stMargaret River Open Women’s Classic – Australia

Felicity has kindly loaned surfing memorabilia items to the WA Surf Gallery, Aravina Estate, Yallingup for public display.

WA Surf Gallery photos

2006 Balina NSW Quiksilver Australian Grom Titles. Felicity and Jaala Baldock. Image courtesy Jaala Baldock.
Jaala Baldock’s recollections of 2006 Balina NSW Quiksilver Australian Grom Titles.
2008 Felicity champion U/16 Taj Small Fries and 2010 Chill Pro Junior Trigg Point.
2010 Felicity champion ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Piha NZ.
2017 Felicity competing in WSL Women’s Big Wave Invitational held at Jaws, Maui Hawaii
Felicity’s broken 10ft Bushman big wave board from 2019 Jaws Big Wave Championships at Peahi Hawaii. Photo Yasha Hetzel.
Caption on Felicity’s broken 10ft Bushman surfboard.
Felicity’s art work on Simon Anderson surfboard.
Caption on Felicity’s surfboard art.

Thanks Felicity, for sharing your surf memorabilia with the WA Surf Gallery.

The WA Surf Gallery is open to the public 7 days a week 11am to 5pm. Entry free, but donations appreciated.

Big Wave Videos

2015 Felicity surfing Cow Bombie WA – Nominee 2016 Billabong Ride of the Year category – WSL Big Wave Awards

2016 Felicity competing Pe’ahi Womens Challenge at Jaws – Nominee 2017 Billabong Ride of the Year category – WSL Big Wave Awards

2017 Felicity competing Pe’ahi Womens Challenge at Jaws – Final You Tube  

2019 Felicity competing Pe’ahi Womens Challenge at Jaws – Nominee 2020 Ride of the Year category – WSL Big Wave Awards

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