TEST PILOT SPOTLIGHT: TOA PERE

TEST PILOT SPOTLIGHT: TOA PERE

GIVE US A BRIEF RUNDOWN OF WHO YOU ARE, WHERE YOU’RE FROM AND WHAT YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT.
Hi, I'm Toa Pere. I'm 14 years old and live on the North Shore of Oahu. 

Toa Pere - Florence Test Pilot

YOUR DISCIPLINE
My passions include surfing, outrigger canoe (one-man and six-man), prone paddleboarding, Big wave surfing, and swimming. I am striving to become a great waterman like my Dad. 
Toa Pere Florence Test Pilot Outrigger
WHAT’S THE NEXT CHALLENGE FOR YOU?
I have a goal this year, to be the youngest competitor ever to finish the Molokai to Oahu paddleboard race solo.  I am super excited about all the fun and challenging surf contests, canoe and paddleboard races that are coming up this spring, summer and fall. 
Toa Pere North Shore Paddler
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO OUTSIDE OF BEING IN THE OCEAN?
Outside the ocean, I love to play guitar, hang out with my little brother & family. I do chores around the house and yard, but don’t love those:) I work hard to make good grades in school too.
Toa Pere Surfing
WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

Surfing

  • Member of Kahuku High and Intermediate Surf Team
  • Qualified for the HSA State Champs 2 years in a row
  • Recently started to push my limits by surfing Big Sunset and Waimea Bay
  • First place at the Outrigger Surf Jam
  • Numerous finals appearances as a competitive surfer

Outrigger Canoe

  • Member of Ka Lahui Kai Racing Team
  • Qualified World Long Distance Championships for summer 2023 in Samoa, representing Hawai’i
  • Currently competing in the Kanaka Ikaika Race series 
  • Second place Catalina Classic Crossing 2022, 22 miles
  • Molokai Crossing summer 2022, 32 miles

Prone PaddleBoard

  • First paddleboard race at 8 years old (and loved it!)
  • 1st place, Da Hui paddleboard race Sunset to Waimea 2022
  • 1st team Overall Florence Marine X Bluewater Classic, 22 miles
  • 3rd place, under 16s, Duke paddleboard race
  • 3rd place, under 16s, Cline Mann paddleboard race

Toa Pere Hawaii Kai


7 comments


  • John Makua

    Kulia I ka Nu’u. Uncle Moku and Uncle Kimo would be very proud of you.


  • Bodie Addison

    Yeah Toa🔥


  • Nancy Tarawhiti

    Yeah, Toa!! So proud of your dedication and accomplishments. All the best this weekend!! Kia kaha!!


  • PaPa Sonny

    You da’ man, Toa!


  • Pat Oconnell

    Go Toa! Good luck this weekend..!


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