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NOW Live from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

Surf board

on display as part of Creating Hawai‘i until August 2010

Rochelle Ballard's surfboard as part of the Creating Hawaii showcase
Rochelle Ballard's surfboard

This fiberglass surfboard was used by professional female surfer Rochelle Ballard of Kaua‘i. She’s been surfing since age 10, when she fell in love with the sport. Since then, she’s been competing for two decades. Her highest rating was runner-up in the Association of Surfing Professionals’ world title competition. She also appeared in number of surf films as a stunt double. She’s passionate in teaching young girls how to surf.

Gift of Rochelle Ballard

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