From Mavericks champion to global speaker, ocean advocate and adventurer, Chris Bertish has inspired millions with his story of resilience, courage and living with purpose. Now, he’s bringing that story home to South Africa, not only as a book, but as a movement to be a good person, to uplift others and to live life with intention.
Chris in print form
Ten years after his bestselling debut, Stoked!, Bertish is launching his powerful new follow-up, Super Stoked! – a 50% longer, deeper and more personal continuation that captures everything he stands for. The book is Chris in print form — a reflection of his values, energy, philosophy and the lessons he’s learned from chasing waves, facing fear and living with gratitude.
‘Super Stoked! is way of life,’ says Bertish. ‘It’s about living with kindness, celebrating the heroes in your story and using what you’ve learned to make a positive impact. The greatest thing any of us can do is lift others up, that’s what being truly ‘stoked’ is all about.’
Road trip across SA
Launching on 1 November 2025, the Super Stoked! tour will take Chris on a road trip across South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal, running until 23 December 2025. Along the way, he’ll host unique community upliftment events, shining a light on unsung heroes.
Young people who have faced adversity and turned it into purpose. These are the people who, like Chris, are redefining what it means to live courageously and give back.
‘These stories are just as important as mine, in fact, many of them are even more powerful,’ adds Bertish. ‘My greatest achievements aren’t the world records or titles, but more importantly using my story for good, to uplift and inspire others to chase their dreams and do good in the world.’
In addition to his community events, Chris will host intimate surf shop gatherings, local connection sessions and bookstore signings across the country.
Creating spaces for conversation, kindness and inspiration.
In true Bertish style, Super Stoked! challenges convention – even in how it’s meant to be read and shared.
Each copy is designed to travel, with a ‘Pay It Forward & Pass it on’ page at the front where readers sign their name, location and date before passing it on to someone else who could benefit from its message.
Each book becomes a living chain of inspiration, a shared adventure between readers, and a reminder that kindness and courage are contagious.
At the back of the book, readers will find the Dream Weavers Code, a practical guide to achieving any goal and a Goal Manifesto Certificate, where they can commit to their dreams while pledging to kindness and accountability.
‘This book is meant to go on its own adventure,’ says Bertish. ‘It’s about sparking positive change, in yourself, in your community, and in the world. If every person who reads it does one good thing and passes that energy on, the ripple effect could be extraordinary.’
Readers are invited to take part in the #StayStoked Challenge by posting a photo with their copy of Super Stoked!, their own Shaka hand outline and a signed Shaka Pledge from the back of the book.
By tagging Chris and showing the book’s journey as it’s passed along, participants could win a surfing or stand-up paddling experience with Chris himself – a chance to connect, reflect and talk about life, purpose and the power of staying stoked.
To join the movement, follow Chris on Instagram at @chrisbertish, tag your #StayStoked moments, and be part of a growing wave of positive change.
Endorsements from legends
‘Stoked! was compelling reading; Super Stoked! is required reading for all those wanting to know how to achieve any goal and suck the marrow out of life as Chris does every living moment.’
— Professor Tim Noakes, Scientist and Author
‘I’ve watched in awe for a number of years as Chris selflessly uses his time and skills to bring awareness to various causes dear to him and many others.’
— Kelly Slater, eleven-time Surfing World Champion
‘Chris is the truest definition of what is possible when we believe in ourselves, from winning at one of the fiercest big waves on the planet, Mavericks, to his solo adventures across the world’s largest oceans. Thank you, Chris, for showing us that we can all live our own hero’s journey.’
— Kai Lenny, Professional Big Wave Surfer, SUP Champion & Ultimate Waterman
Super Stoked! is a call to live better, dream bigger and do good.
It challenges all that buy Super Stoked and read it to live the philosophy and are challenged to live the movement and pay it forward. By passing the book on, the book too goes on a journey of kindness and giving and over time, we will see how far this ripple effect of kindness will travel around the world.
For more information, visit chrisbertish.com.
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