Profile
I was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii. I am 15 years old, and an all around water athlete: I short board, longboard, tow-in surf, stand-up paddle (race and waves) and foil-surf. Right now, I am also experimenting with foot-strapped short board surfing. I compete in local short and long board contests, and SUP contests/races. I help my dad, who is also coaching me in the water, with surf lessons during the summer. I am privileged to have the equipment to tow-surf and experience what most kids can't.
Brand AFfiliations
I am currently have sponsorship contracts with H20 Audio and Sticky Bumps and informal support arrangements with Sean Ordonez Surfboards, Jen Optics and Sun Rite skin care products.
Education
I am currently in 10th grade with the Myron B. Thompson online high school program on Maui but have also attended King Kekaulike High School and Montessori of Maui.
RECENT CONTEST RESULTS
1st place Maui 9 mile SUP race 2007, 1st place Ole Classic 2008, 1st Place Naish Maui race 2009, 1st place 32 mile Molokai to Oahu race 2009, 4th place VQS Lahaina 2009, 4th place Ole Classic 2009, 2nd place Duke’s ocean festival SUP wave contest 2009, 2nd place Kailua Shorebreak Classic 2009.
CURRENT YEAR CONTEST:
I am competing in all the HSA, Volcom, and HGA contests here on Maui, and SUP races and wave contests in Hawaii.
PAST CONTEST EXPERIENCE:
I competed in all the HSA, Volcom and HGA contests the last year and a half.
MEDIA EXPOSURE:
I was featured in Surfer Magazine's Hot 100 in the August issue of 2008. I was featured on suzietrainsmaui.com before the Molokai Channel Race in July 2009, and was interviewed by the local news media after the finish. I have also worked with ocean film maker Jack McCoy, on his forthcoming film doing a tow-in segment and I have been featured alongside Kai Lenny in two European T.V shows for SUP wave riding.