Carissa Kainani Moore, Preserving Hawaii’s Pride in Surfing

Moore thus laid a foundation for the opportunity to maintain the WSL CT champion title she had won last year.

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Carissa Kainani Moore

Born in the vicinity of Honolulu Beach, Hawaii, Carissa Kainani Moore, 29, has grown up in a strong surfing culture. She has been a professional surfer since the age of 12 and emerged as one of the best female surfers in the world. With her achievements, she preserves the pride of Hawaii, believed to be the birthplace of this wave-riding sport.