Malia Manuel, hailing from Kauai, is a manifestation of Hawaiian spirit. She’s graceful in the water, full of strength, and almost always smiling. In the short video, Nurtured In Nature, presented by Sanuk and Surfing Magazine, she talks about adjusting to life on tour and the evolution of women’s competitive surfing as well as her own progression:
Her charisma and drive are reflected in her surfing – where smooth lines and solid turns light up the scenery around her.
sources and links:
http://www.maliamanuel.com/#homepage
http://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/833/malia-manuel