Surf Clothes -- Toes on the Nose: Kawehi Whitford Teamrider

Hometown: Makakilo, Oahu, HI

Local spot: Kalaeloa

Favorite Move: Riding the Nose!!!

Contest Results:
(2004) China Uemura's Rip Curl all Wahine contest held at Waikiki Queens Beach. I took 3rd in long and short board.

(2004) Long Board Magazine and Converse Pro-Am Contest, also held at Waikiki Queens Beach. This was a great contest because I got to see the world's best wahine long boarders and the best thing was that I got to surf against the best. There were about 6 amateurs in the field. I don't know how many professionals entered but this was a great experience. I took 3rd place in my heat and did not get to the finals, but that's okay.

(2004) NSSA, with the top surfers in the state, where the competition is a lot harder. As the season began, I found that I can surf against the best. This was a year of traveling from island to island and surfing some of the best spots in the state. Lessons I learned were to adapt and overcome some of these surf breaks and adjust to the areas of difficulty and meet the competition requirements. I made it to the regional final and placed 3rd in both long and short board events, and made the cut to the nationals held in San Diego.

(2004) HASA surf competition, placing in the top 2 for long boarding and top 3 for short boarding. HASA takes the competition all around Oahu, so we have to get used to all the breaks. My favorite breaks on Oahu are the west side Makaha Beach, Haleiwa, Ehukai, and Sunset Beach.

(2004) Rell Sun Menehune Contest, I took 1st place in the short board event and 2nd in the long board. That was my last year to compete in this event because of the age group, which is 12 and under. This competition is held during the winter months at the end of November and the first two weekends of December.

(2009) I placed third in the Women's division in the Welcome to Summer meet held at Ala Moana Bowl
(2009) Local Motion Surf into Summer: WomenLongboard Open I took 3rd
(2009) China Uemuras 88 Tees Womens Surf Contest I was in the pro am and stand-up paddle
(2009) Kalaeloa Military Surf Contest: i made it to both shortboard and longboard finals and i did really well... longboard 1st and shortboard 2nd.... i feel really good knowing that this contest was held at my home spot just down the hill were i live.

Hobbies: I love to run, play volleyball, play football, go to the movies, fashion design, and my main one that I love is surfing.!!!

Sponsors: Toes on the Nose, Tropical Blends, Turbo Tunnel, 88 Tees.

Goals: To be a professional surfer and fashion designer.

Quote: "Ku i ka Pono" (stand up for what's right)