Tahiti is hosting the surfing competition for the Paris Olympics and has been a coveted destination for the sport for decades, but it’s only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent begun to develop among younger generations.
Discover incredible Insider Deals that will make your life a little bit easierKelia Gallina, 11, surfs her home shore break during a break in the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. While Teahupo'o has been a coveted destination for surfers from around the world for decades, it's only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent has begun to develop across Tahiti.
“Back in the day, there were no kids surfing,” said Bourez, who first hopped on a board as a teenager. “Otherwise, all the knowledge that I gained during all these years will be gone — and for no reason," Bourez said."We have to give back to the local community and surfers.” Goold said she feels it's paid off: she's traveled internationally to compete and won youth tournaments at home in French Polynesia.
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