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Surfing has come a long way since its origins in ancient Polynesia. In Hawaii today, surfing remains more than just a sport — it’s a lifestyle, sacred cultural act, and gathering passed down for generations.
In the male-dominated sport of surfing, these ‘kaikaina,’ or little sisters, are the change-makers of the future. The girls and women of ‘kaikaina’ support each other, surf at an elite level, and strive to be the ultimate best.
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“We continue in old and new ways to define surfing, not just the sport, but our cultural practice.”
—Pua Desoto
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