Wing foiling

Naish International Team Rider | HST Certified Instructor | Ocean Enthusiast

I started wing foiling in early summer 2020 when school was shut due to the pandemic. I really liked pushing myself on the water because it was difficult and I’m competitive. Wing foiling is exciting and gives me free space to clear my head, be competitive, and push myself all while exploring around Maui!

Being surrounded by a community of watermen is beyond inspiring as life revolves around the ocean and its conditions on a daily basis. I grew up watching my community grow sports and push the limits by putting themselves in more radical conditions whether it be riding bigger waves or searching for speed. I want to be involved with innovative developments of the sport, while pushing my comfort zone and abilities as an athlete. To understand every aspect of the sport, I've been engineering my own foils with the help of a mentor.

Winging has also given me the opportunity to give back to the community. Maui’s unemployment rates have significantly increased during the pandemic which means more people are unable to buy and afford their own food. To date I have been able to raise over $14,000 which correlates into over 60,000 meals. I raised this money by giving wing lessons and donating all the money I made to the Maui Food Bank.