About Iain Buchanan

Iain "Ratso" Buchanan is the reigning Grand Masters Champion and an esteemed Judge at the WSL.

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Videos

- WSL

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Masters Profile: Iain Buchanan

Defending Grand Masters World Champion Iain Buchanan will participate in the 2018 Azores Airlines World Masters Championship.

1 minute

News

- WSL / Laurent Masurel

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Ali Shrode

Power Era Makes Return

The Azores Airlines World Masters Championships kicks off in Portugal, providing the type of throwback that everyone needed.

- WSL / Kelly Cestari

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Nicolas Leroy

Legends Put Jersey Back ON for Upcoming Masters Events

27 legends of surfing come out of retirement next week in Azores to fight for the ultimate surfing crown in over-45 and over-55 categories.

- WSL

Thursday, July 12, 2018 Nicolas Leroy

Shaun Tomson, Layne Beachley Among Legends for Azores Masters

This September, an unprecedented roster of former male and female Champs will battle at the Masters and Grand Masters World Titles.

Iain Buchanan

New Zealand

Iain Buchanan

New Zealand

Stance

Regular
First season

2018 SPEC
Height

5 ft, 5 in 165 cm
Weight

138 lbs 63 kg
Hometown

Piha, Auckland

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