AVAN MAKOA BECERRA
Driven. Passionate. Persistent.
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IVF Long-Distance V6 World Championships 1st Place 2023
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Hawaiki Nui 2022, 2023 (Second Stage Top 3)
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Moku O Keawe Challenge 1st Place 2023
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Koa Nui 1st Place Jr. 2022
Water has always played a part in Avan's life - competing in swimming and diving before making the switch to paddling and getting hooked. Coming up through the Big Island Jr Va'a program, that dad Charlie Becerra and Nathan Grocholski organized, we are excited to see
what is next for Avan.
GET TO KNOW AVAN
AGE: 20
HOMETOWN: Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i
DAY JOB: Cement Finisher.
WHEN YOU'RE NOT PADDLING YOU'RE: Working, eating, sleeping.
MORNING OR EVENING PADDLE: Golden sunset session.
FAVORITE RUN: Rufus, Oregon 200 Miles inland off the West Coast
FAVORITE RACE: Gorge Downwind Championships
FAVORITE PRE-RACE MEAL: Believe it or not, Bread and water.... jk Pancit is action.
FAVORITE HYPE SONG: Tahitian Vibes (My Playlist!)
DREAM PADDLING RUN/ADVENTURE: South America
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED: “Second Place is just first loser!” - Ricky Bobby
YOUR ADVICE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PADDLERS: Listen to the right people and ignore the wrong ones. Surround yourself with the best only.
