Mainei Kinimaka

With the ocean being the backdrop for some of her earliest memories, Mainei’s childhood was filled with
surf and sand.
Growing up on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Kauai, Mainei and her sister Maluhia learnt to surf as soon as they could swim. Stoking their passion for the sport and encouraging progression was her father, big wave legend, Titus Kinimaka. From longboards to shortboards, stand up paddling and tow in surfing, Titus made sure the Kinimaka sisters always managed to find new respect for boardriding and how much there is to love about the ocean.

Finding her competitive spirit at an early age, Mainei claimed early competitive wins at the Irons Brothers Pine Trees Classic, giving her the opportunity to spend a little time with one of her idols, Andy Irons.

Today Mainei travels the world with ROXY to discover unique landscapes, surf the best waves and meet new and fascinating people.

Q&A WITH MAINEI:

Favorite place to travel? Australia.

Best moment in your career? Getting barreled in the Mentawais!

Favorite things to do when you’re not riding? Hiking and exploring the mountains at home on Kaua’i.

Fashion essentials? A bandana, bikini, and pareo.

Favorite moment with ROXY? Surfing Lances right with Kelia Moniz, Monyca Eleogram and Bruna Schmitz at sunset!