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GET TO KNOW KAINOA
AGE: 29
HOMETOWN: Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
DAY JOB: Boat Captain.
WHEN YOU'RE NOT PADDLING YOU'RE: When I’m not paddling I’m- doing anything and everything that involves going fast on the ocean.
MORNING OR EVENING PADDLE: Evening paddle.
FAVORITE RUN: Rufus at the Gorge.
FAVORITE RACE: Gorge Downwind Championships
FAVORITE PRE-RACE MEAL: Coffee, eggs and bacon.
FAVORITE HYPE SONG: Mr. Blue sky by Electric Light Orchestra.
DREAM PADDLING RUN/ADVENTURE: Kaua'i channel
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED: Nobody Cares, Work Harder.
YOUR ADVICE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PADDLERS: Go explore your highest potential.











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