Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, worth an estimated $250 billion, has been spotted near the shores of Baja California, potentially seeking respite from a recent $70 billion slump in his metaverse investments.
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The tech mogul’s superyacht and support vessel have drawn attention in the surfing hotspot.
- Zuckerberg’s $300 million superyacht, Launchpad, and its $100 million support vessel, Wingman, were recently observed in Cabo San Lucas.
- The sighting coincides with a significant downturn in the value of Meta’s metaverse projects.
- Zuckerberg is known to surf for approximately an hour each morning as a stress-relieving activity.
- He has demonstrated an interest in wake surfing and hydrofoil surfing, receiving praise from professional surfers.
The billionaire’s vessels, Launchpad and Wingman, arrived in “Mexico’s surf capital,” according to Luxury Launches, potentially as Zuckerberg seeks to “rinse away the stress” of his company’s financial challenges. Baja California is renowned for its consistent waves, attracting surfers for decades.
What kind of surfing does Zuckerberg enjoy? While he’s been seen attempting traditional surfing, Zuckerberg has showcased a preference for wake surfing and hydrofoil surfing, demonstrating his athletic pursuits beyond the boardroom.
It remains unconfirmed whether Zuckerberg is currently aboard either vessel. However, reports indicate that surfing for about an hour each morning is a regular part of his routine to manage the pressures of his role and recent setbacks. Costa Azul is a particularly reliable surf break in the area, alongside other popular spots like Cerritos.
Zuckerberg’s interest in surfing extends beyond traditional wave riding. A few years ago, he invited Bloomberg to join him for a wake surfing session on Lake Tahoe, offering technical advice: “Unlike a normal surf wave, a surf wave pushes forward. This pushes a little to the side. So, you have to lean into it a little bit.”
More recently, Zuckerberg shared a video of himself hydrofoil surfing a substantial wave in Hawaii, garnering praise from professional surfers like Zeke Lau (“Hell yeah. Charging, bro.”), Jamie O’Brien (“Looks like a blast.”), and Kai Lenny (“We on for Jaws next week?”).
For those in Cabo, keep an eye out for a pale-faced foil surfer potentially riding the waves.
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