Through the story of Maui’s Big Wave Ambassador Paige Alms, we learn what the ocean gives this woman’s soul and what she gives back.
Paige Alms grew up on the island of Maui, where the spirit of Aloha was planted in her heart. The water quickly became a part of her everyday life, taking up the sport of surfing at age 9. With Paige’s fearlessness and perseverance, along with one of the world’s best big wave surf spots in her backyard, it was inevitable that she’d begin to conquer these monsters.
Today, at age 26, Paige has become Maui’s big wave ambassador, living a humble life dedicated to her passion. On the road to recovery after a dislocated shoulder from a wipeout in Mexico, she’s back in the water doing what she loves, paving her own path in the world of big wave surfing. Most recently in 2014, Paige was nominated for the Billabong XXL Women’s Performance Award, being one of the few who has successfully paddled into the wave at Jaws.
Alongside her incredible accomplishments, Paige leads her life with a shining heart, smile, and spirit, one that transcends the water and inspires the lives around her.