Alana Surfer Girl (Season 3, episode 3): Pro surfer Alana Blanchard’s calendar leading up to the US Open in Huntington Beach, California is packed with obligations beyond surfing including filming a T-Mobile commercial followed by a catalog shoot for her sponsor Rip Curl. Alana manages to keep it together and pull off both shoots effortlessly…minus a few hours of sleep. With her eyes on the upcoming US Open, it’s time to paddle out and get focused. Alana talks about how she shares these moments with her fans on social media and how their enthusiasm keeps her motivated to do her best.
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How not to surf Todos Santos. Featuring Taz Knight. I seem to be getting some nice responses to my blog which is nice to see, so thank you every one! and I will keep em coming! stand by for words and photos for this day! I was unfortunate enough to get probably the biggest set of the day on the head. Only 25ft or so, but with the power of the Pacific behind her she sure can throw a punch.
The North Shore never gets old. Especially when you’re between 11-18 years of age. The Rip Curl USA grom team embarked back to the 7-mile miracle in search of spitting barrels, perfect ramps, and memories that last a lifetime.
The boys and girls got all that they asked for as the waves produced and the laughs were endless. With the help of North Shore pro’s Kekoa Bacalso & Mikey Bruneau the team was always in the right spot to score the wave of the day.
Above their peers. Beyond their years.
Barron Mamiya, Jake Marshall, Nick Marshall and Eli Hanneman give a glimpse of surfing’s future in Hurley Youth: Hawaii.