With several Te Aito & Super Aito championships under his belt, Kevin is a Champion paddler in V1, OC1 and V6. A gracious host who always welcomes visitors to his hometown in Tahiti, we are always stoked when he can make a trip out to Hawai'i or the Mainland to compete in the US. Proud to have Kevin on our team representing Kai Wa'a on the Ares OC1.
AGE: 30
HOMETOWN:
Huahine, French Polynesia
DAY JOB: Sports educator in schools on Huahine
WHEN YOU'RE NOT PADDLING YOU'RE: Spearfishing
MORNING OR EVENING PADDLE: I prefer evening paddling.
FAVORITE RUN: Kihei run & Gorge
FAVORITE RACE: The Gorge Downwind Champs
FAVORITE PRE-RACE MEAL: Chow mein and Crêpe Nutella Chantilly
FAVORITE HYPE SONG: Tahitian Vibes
DREAM PADDLING RUN/ADVENTURE: Hawaiki Nui Va'a with an OC1
BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED: Never give up
YOUR ADVICE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PADDLERS: Believe in yourself and pursue your ambitions to the end.
SPONSORS: Maururu Kai Wa'a, FAI Va'a and Viper Va'a