AGE: 29

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HOMETOWN: Papeete, Tahiti

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DAY JOB:  Kukio Golf & Beach Club

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WHEN YOU'RE NOT PADDLING YOU'RE: I am spending most of my time with my daughter and my wife at the beach or at home and we play or watch movies together.

 

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MORNING OR EVENING PADDLE: I like both morning and afternoon paddles but preferably in the morning.

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FAVORITE RUN: My favorite downwind runs are:
- Makapuu to Kaimana beach on Oahu
- Maliko on Maui
- Pailolo Maui to Molokai
- Keokea on big island
- Abay to Honokohau harbor, Big island North wind special

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FAVORITE RACE: 

- Koa Nui Championship
- Pailolo

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FAVORITE PRE-RACE MEAL: A large meal at Jack in the Box
 

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FAVORITE HYPE SONG:

GODZILLA by Eminem

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DREAM PADDLING RUN/ADVENTURE:

- The Gorge in Oregon
-Maui to Lanai
-Tahiti to Moorea OC1
- Huahine to Raiatea OC1
And more…

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BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED: Life is short, enjoy every minute of it with the people you love.

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YOUR ADVICE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PADDLERS: Respect your elders, go to school, don’t do drugs and be the reason that someone smiles today. Always believe that nothing is impossible when you put your faith and love in GOD.

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