Help a local chick win the stand up paddling world tour!
Since then Ke'ale (pronounced like Keahi, with an 'L') has been training hard at her home break Currumbin, on the Gold Coast with some new gear thanks to her sponsors Fanatic. Now also free of the bonds of school, she's ready to hit the pro circuit for real, planning on attending each of the major events this year and showing the world that QLD stand up paddlers are among the best on earth.
Ke'ale told us this week that she'll be going head to head with fellow Gold coast coaster, Shakira Westdorp for the titles this year; "My biggest rival but also a great friend is Shakira Westdorp. She's also heading over to do the Tour and I'm excited to be able to surf against her again! She is an amazing athlete and I really look up to her."
To help her get there she's asked for the Aussie stand up paddling communities help. Through the website GoFundMe she's raising $3000 which will go towards her airfares, accommodation costs and entry fees. She's also being helped out by a local fitness company Surf Life Physio, as well as Fanatic Austalia. The $3000 is a far cry from completely funding her trip, but it could just be the difference between a local girl from Currumbin becoming the next world champ, or just missing out because she couldn't put up the entry fee.
Follow along with Ke'ale and her fundraising efforts right here on the Seabreeze stand up paddling forums , where she's been giving updates on her training, sharing videos and saying thanks to those who've helped her with a donation towards the world tour... Check it out here!
bunbury, WA
