Monyca Eleogram
Monyca remembers calling her home break in Hana the "mysterious beyond," because she never seemed to make it to the lineup. Many years and accomplishments later, Monyca has undoubtedly "made it". At fourteen, Monyca's athleticism culminated, and she solidified her place in the professional world of surfing. She represented Hawaii at the '05 and '06 Quiksilver World Junior Pro and qualified for the 2007 NSSA National Finals.
However, Monyca sees surfing as something that goes beyond the competitive elements. Monyca's self-proclaimed greatest achievement is not her success as an athlete. Instead, she sees it as spending time with people she loves, and having a job that lets her surf everyday. Her life philosophy, which she embodies to a T, is "do what you love."
Monyca married her childhood sweetheart and best fried Ola on her family property in 2013. When Monyca is not modeling and traveling with the Roxy surf team she works with her husband Ola on their organic fruit farm in Hana, Maui.
Q&A WITH MONYCA:
Stance: Regular
Favorite Wave? Home break in Hana
Favorite song? "I'd Rather Go Blind" by Etta James
Favorite movie? Pineapple Express
Favorite place to travel? Home :)
Favorite quote? "I am in charge of how i feel and today i am choosing happiness."
Favorite city? Im definitely a country girl so I'll choose Honolulu because its right on the beach
Who inspires you? People who are doing what they truly love.
Who taught you to surf? My friends at home.
What is the best thing about surfing? Being in the ocean!
What's your favorite trick? Frontside carves
Who's your favourite surfer? Ola Eleogram
What is the best piece of advice you have been given? Do what you love.
What is your best memory? Why? Dancing in the kitchen to Etta James with my fiance while cooking dinner, after a long day at the beach.
If you could have one wish what would it be and why? I'd wish to continue being blessed with what i have.
What are your plans for the future? Still trying to figure those out :) definitely some farming, cooking, and more surfing!