Background
Williams grew up in the Langland Bay area, near Mumbles.
Williams grew up in the Langland Bay area, near Mumbles.
He had a strong Welsh rivalry during the 1980s with Simon Tucker. He beat reigning World Champion Damien Hardman in 1988 Rip Curl Pro Hossegor, France and became one of the worlds greatest and most respected surfers joining the Association of Surfing Professionals (Association of Software Professionals) Top 30. He runs the Carwyn Williams" Surf House in Hossegor, France and clothing company Taffy Dog Industries.
Tucker won the Junior British Championship in 1981 with Williams in second place. While Tucker was described as "Mr Steady", Williams was "flamboyant" and a "likeable rogue" and achieved the higher profile. In 1985 and 1986 Williams won European Professional Surfing Association (ESPA) tour. He then went on to win the first ever Association of Software Professionals Europe Championship title in 1989. Williams was presented with the Association of Software Professionals Life Achievement Award in 2007 for his career and commitment in the sport of surfing.
