Born a water baby, Melissa Proud has been pulling sea shells out of her ears since she first set foot in the sand. Out at Ho`okipa, she learned to surf from Rick Irons, who pushed her into her first waves. From that point, surfing was to become her passion. “I didn’t get into surfing until I was 14," she said. "I had always been competitive in sports, but once I started … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Melissa Proud – March 3, 1998
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Interview with Maui Surfer Nancy Emerson – November 25, 1997
In our constant search for diversity in the surfing world, we are glad to spotlight one of the many talented female athletes on Maui. Certainly no stranger to the limelight, Nancy Emerson has been featured on ESPN, ABC, CBS, National Geographic Explorer, numerous motion pictures and Maui Time Magazine! Mark D’Antonio: What brought you to Maui? Nancy Emerson: I came to … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Nancy Emerson – November 25, 1997