Surfing

accomplishments to inspire faith and hope to be able to surf again. Bethany was born in Hawaii and raised in a surfing family. She began competitive surfing at a young age. At the age of nine she had earned her first sponsorship. In 2003 Bethany had won both her age groups surfing competitions. She had many achievements in surfing but that abruptly changed when she turned 13. One morning Bethany went out surfing with friends,where unfortunately she was the victim…

overcome many obstacles in order to be where she is today. “I met some great celebrities too, like Janet Jackson and Tony Hawk at the Teen Choice Awards” (215). A shark attacked her while she was surfing and she lost her arm. Although she experienced this horrific attack, Bethany never gave up her passion for surfing. Obviously, Bethany’s life is amazing, and she inspires many people. 2. Bethany’s human qualities such as hope and perseverance were most influential in shaping the way she lived…

encompasses how Eddie Aikau lived his life. Eddie was not a fearful person in regards to any aspect of his life but especially of the ocean and surfing. If it was not for his ability to be a risk-taker, he would not have held the title that he holds to this day as a big wave surfer. Eddie Aikau will always live on as a legendary surfer due to his experience surfing Waimea Bay, being a big wave surfer, and the Polynesian expedition he took place in. Eddie Aikau surfed on the North Shore as much…

Mrs.Higueros Period#3 Health Article #1 Title: Camps take Cystic Fibrosis Patients Surfing. Posted: Aug 17, 2014 By Krysta Fauria. Website: http://www.wsvn.com/story/26299941/camps-take-cystic-fibrosis-patients-surfing Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic-disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and continues throughout other areas of the body. Cystic fibrosis…

Bethany Hamilton Bethany Hamilton begun surfing at the young age of four, aspiring to one day become a professional surfer. Born and raised in a Christian family, she knew and accepted the Lord at only five years old. Later, her faith became an even bigger part of her- in many unthinkable ways. On October 31st 2003, Bethany was attacked by a fourteen foot shark during a casual morning swim with her best friend Alana Blanchard, her brother, and their father. While just relaxing and lying on her…

considered sports! In the beginning, surfing wasn’t just a sport that people did for fun; it was used to keep the chiefs of the tribes in good shape. Surfing was also used as a way to solve conflict in and between tribes. By competing in competitions, wealth, pride, and sometimes romance were declared to the winner. In the 18th Century the Caucasian population started to overtake the Hawaiian lands and surfing began to take a decline. By the 19th Century surfing was practically an extinct hobby.…

Thirteen year old girl named Bethany Hamilton was a surfing champ, but one day all that could have changed. On Halloween of 2003 she was surfing with her friend Alana and Alana’s brother Byron as well as their dad Holt. Bethany was a few hundred yards away from the others waiting for a wave. Next, thing you know Holt, Alana, and Byron rushed to help Bethany. Bethany was attacked by a shark. They had to act fast or she could die. Holt got to a reef with Bethany and Alana, while Byron was rushing…

surfer, author, and motivational speaker. Bethany is an amazing pro in the sport of surfing, starting at 8 years old. Quickly she was noticed and became sponsored at the age of 9 but after her accident that was only some of what she was known for (Schultz,2024). She continued on to surf in competitions such as Explorer Women’s division, National amateur surfing event in California, and National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) National Championship. Even reaching…

Bahama, after recently moving to Anchorage from the Big Island of Hawaii, is struggling to enjoy the snowy season because he misses surfing every day back home. He has been placed in my snowboarding class by his mom as an attempt to help Tommy feel more at home here in Alaska, as well as learn a new skill that is similar to surfing. His favorite pastime in Hawaii was surfing, and he has been showing signs of depression about not being able to surf any longer. Despite his quick adjustment to the…

Bethany Hamilton: Shark Attack In 2003, Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a shark while surfing (Zee 7). An amputation was performed on her arm, which in turn, helped save her life (O’Shel 21). Since the attack, Bethany has regained her life and has inspired many others to continue fighting through their own struggles. When an amputation is performed, many people choose to have a prosthetic limb. An amputation is a procedure that surgically removes all or part of a limb on the body. People who…