Photo: Courtesy of Erik Aeder1/11I feel at home in the ocean, more than on land. It is definitely my happy place.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe2/11Here’s a bag full of goodies that I take with me pretty much everywhere I go in the world. A few pairs of Sanuk sandals, Pakaloha bikinis, sunscreen, and Hula Hoops Maui jewelry.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe3/11This is my magic 10-4 SOS Shapes that I rode when I won the first ever Women’s Pe’ahi Challenge event in November 2016.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe4/11When I’m going to the beach for the day, I usually pack pretty light. A surfboard, a bikini, a hat, a pair of sandals, and leave-in conditioner.
Photo: Courtesy of Erik Aeder5/11This is a photo of one of the biggest waves I’ve ever caught at Pe’ahi, aka Jaws. When I took off on this wave it felt like I was going a million miles an hour. My whole focus was to get to the bottom.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe6/11I like to eat food that fuels my body and makes me feel good. I try to eat organic whenever possible, [so] it for sure helps having my own garden in my backyard. I grow everything from kale to cilantro, tomatoes to radishes. Knowing exactly where my food comes from is important to me.
Photo: Courtesy of Erik Aeder7/11My boyfriend and surfboard shaper Sean Ordonez is always on our ski as rescue for me and my friends. It gives you way more confidence when you know you are being watched over by good safety ski drivers.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe8/11Feeling fit and strong gives me the confidence to go out in big surf and push myself. I am extremely lucky my friend and trainer, Samantha Campbell has set me up on a program that really makes me feel like I can do anything. When your body feels good, there is nothing more to do than put your mind to it and accomplish your goals.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe9/11This is at my home break, Ho’okipa, where I grew up surfing and surf pretty much everyday. Our dog Mocha loves the beach and would follow me out into the lineup if I let her.
Photo: Courtesy of Tracy Leboe10/11I’m really focused on big wave surfing and chasing good waves around the world. Since we only just started having competitions on the women’s side of the big wave tour, I’ve traveled to a few different big wave spots. I’ll usually take two or three big wave guns if I’m chasing a big swell. If I am going on a surf trip to hollow smaller waves, I’ll usually take about six boards.
Photo: Courtesy of Erik Aeder11/11This is a photo of me from last winter riding my 9’4” Sprocket SOS big wave gun. It was midafternoon and this was my first wave of the session, a true gem.