About Maria "Bela" Souza::
 Age: 37- Where I live: Maui, Hawaii
- Where I'm from: Recife, Brazil
Sport Interests: All ocean sports: surfing, tow-in, standup paddling, tandem surfing, canoe paddling, kite surfing, wind surfing, foil boarding, etc.
How I got started surfing: I was born in front of the ocean, entered a surfing contest for fun, and fell in love with the adrenaline.
Athletic achievements: First women to do tow-in and to surf Jaws, first female tow-in team, first woman team to crossed the Molokai-Oahu 32 mile Channel, compete in canoe paddling every year.
Athletic goals: Serve as an inspiration to all women and R&D physical optimum conditioning and sports equipment to all of us.
Inspiration: God, my mother and my daughter.
Philosophy: Wake up and go to bed with a smile, been thankful for life and love.
Favorite spot to do my sport: Ocean, no matter where or how big.
Favorite Girls4Sport wear: Styling rash guards.
What I do when I’m not in the water: I'm a proud mother, love to spend time with my family, fishing tandem surfing, and surfing.
My job: Personal trainer to all ocean sports enthusiastic and I also organize parties.
Education: Life, marketing and physical education.
Interesting/unusual facts about me: I love to meditate and do yoga. I spend time upside down everyday.
Website: http://www.amazonesurf.com/
Maria at Peahi-Hawaii |
Maria towing partner Andrea into Peahi |
Maria's mother and daughter fishing |
Maria and Kawika tandem surfing |
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