2025 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship — International Surfing Association

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 18 Boys

Tiger Abubo

Age / 17
Born / Haena
favorite_surf_break / Pinetrees
board / Lost Driver 3.0
Sponsors / Volcom, Dragon, Black Mountain Surf Wax
biggest_achievement / 2x NSSA National Champion
Hobbies / Surfing, Jijitsu, Fishing and Spear Diving

Aloha! I was born and raised on the north shore of Kauai, Hawaii. I am one of 5 kids in my family and second oldest. In addition to surfing I enjoy doing Jijitsu, Fishing and Spear Diving. My auntie is a pro-snowboard Olympian, Elena Hight and I my other auntie is Megan Abubo and was on the WSL Championship Tour for many years. This if my first time to El Salvador, I am very excited. Thank you for the opportunity ISA Games!

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 16 Boys

Kahanu Rangel

Age / 16
Born / Kilauea
favorite_surf_break / Pinetrees
board / Yerxa
Sponsors / Hurley, Yerxa, Sticky Bumpd, Hanalei Burger
Hobbies / Travel & Surfing

I was born and raised and Kaua'i and love to surf.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 16 Boys

Sunny Giles

Age / 16
Born / Mililani
favorite_surf_break / Haleiwa
board / Minami Blaze
Sponsors / Hurley, Minami
biggest_achievement / Making ISA’s
Hobbies / Surfing, basketball, golf, ocean activities

Aloha! My name is Sunny Giles. I was born on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i. I'm proud to be representing Hawai'i for the U16 team. Surfing is life.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 16 Boys

Kalei Rivas

Age / 16
Born / Hilo, Hi
favorite_surf_break / Haleiwa, Oahu
board / Jason Kashiwai 5’10” double down model
Sponsors / Florence Marine X , Jason Kashiwai surfboards, Stickybumps surf wax, Cocoaloha sunscreen, Muller pro peloton, Cheepono Hawaii
biggest_achievement / 3rd in states
Hobbies / Surfing, sailing, rock climbing, skateboarding, hiking, building.

Aloha, my name is Kalei Rivas, I was raised on the big island of Hawaii and I now travel back and forth frequently from there to Oahu to surf the north shore. My whole life I have loved surfing and simply getting outside, I love anything involving nature like hiking and sailing. More than anything I love surfing and being in the ocean. I am so stoked to be representing Hawaii and super greateful to have this chance to win gold for the team and win gold for my self. Aloha.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 18 Girls

Ione Laturner

Age / 17
Born / Haiku, Maui
favorite_surf_break / I love a good right hand point break!
board / Sharpeye
Sponsors / Mira Lani Hawaii
biggest_achievement / My biggest title or achievement was traveling with team Hawaii to El Salvador last May and took home the team overall Silver Medal!
Hobbies / I enjoy skateboarding, diving, going to the beach and spending time with friends.

Name: Ione (Eye-Oh-Knee)

I’m Ione La Turner, a 17-year-old surfer from Haʻikū, Maui. This is my second year competing at the ISA and I’m focused on pushing my surfing with more flow and power. Growing up outside and enjoying exploring new things shaped my love for the ocean and surfing. Skateboarding has played a huge role in my style, helping me build balance, creativity, and confidence. I’m grateful to be repping Hawaiʻi, and I’m excited to keep progressing and doing what I love out in the water.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 18 Boys

Legend Chandler

Age / 18
Born / Hanalei, Kauai
favorite_surf_break / Pinetrees
board / CHANNEL Islands
Sponsors / TENŌRE, Blakbear, Channel Islands, Oakley, Yerba Mate
biggest_achievement / Top 10 Pipe Masters
Hobbies / Hunting, Diving, Fishing

I grew up on the North Shore of Kauai but in the winter we live right in front of Pipeline. I have a big family -my brother Mananalu is just one year younger -he's huge push for me, 13yr old sister Kaanoi, 11 yr old brother Kahimoku and a baby 1yr old brother Kamanawa. I love my home and all my home breaks but I also love Pipeline and north Shore of oahu . I enjoy all size waves-from small playful to Jaws and Waimea. I enjoy all things ocean from diving to fishing but also love hunting in the mountains and traveling and meeting new people.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 18 Girls

Manalani Cazimero

Age / 12
Born / Kapa'a, Kaua'i
favorite_surf_break / Hanalei Bay
board / DHD Number 8
Sponsors / Tamba, Oakley, Blak Bear Surf Club, Futures, Little Hands Hawai'i
biggest_achievement / Hawai'i state champ
Hobbies / Softball, Shelling, Drawing, Eating Acai Bowls

Aloha, my name is Manalani Cazimero I am 12 years old and from the east side of Kaua'i. I love surfing and I am proud to be Hawaiian so to represent my home of Hawai'i at worlds is a dream come true. I just want to share my Aloha with the world and make Hawai'i proud.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 16 Girls

Zoey Kaina

Age / 15
Born / Honolulu HI x Costa Mesa CA
favorite_surf_break / I have a lot!
board / Sharp Eye File 50
Sponsors / Vans x FCS x Sharp Eye x Ai Pono Cafe
biggest_achievement / WSL North America Rank #1 Junior
Hobbies / Surfing eating drawing playing piano for fun

My name is Zoey Kaina, I’m 15 years old, and I love surfing. I was born in Hawaii and moved to CA when I was 2 but I am lucky enough to go back and forth calling both places home. It means a lot to me to be able to represent Hawaii at worlds because I am a Hawaiian surfer and to be able to do what I love on such a prestigious international stage like ISA with Hawaii by my side is an amazing opportunity.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 16 Girls

Elliamna Grubbs

Age / 15
Born / Hanalei, Kaua’i HI
favorite_surf_break / Hanalei
board / MINAMI F2
Sponsors / Hanalei Surf Co, BlackMountain Surf Wax, Aloha Collection, Hanalei Burger
biggest_achievement / NSSA - U14 National Runner-up
Hobbies / Surfing, diving, paddling, playing ukulele and guitar

About me: My name is Elliamna Grubbs and I am 15 years old. I was born and raised on the North Shore of Kaua’i where the ocean is our playground. If I’m not in the ocean, you can find me playing music and singing with my brother.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 18 Girls

Opal Dowdy

Age / 15
Born / Kailua Kona
favorite_surf_break / Pinetrees
board / kazuma
Sponsors / WEGO Foundation, Kazuma surfboards, Kona Boys, Pacific Vibrations
biggest_achievement / 1st in Surf into summer 2022
Hobbies / fishing, diving, hula, and surfing

Opal is a young surfer from Kona who loves riding waves at Pine Trees with her brothers and sisters. She is homeschooled in Kona and balances her surf training with her many other passions, including hula, jiu-jitsu, skateboarding, and diving. When she’s not in the water, Opal enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her mom and her family. She is proud to represent Hawai‘i and share her love for surfing on the world stage.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 16 Girls

Leah Turner

Age / 14
Born / Princeville
favorite_surf_break / Pinetrees
board / T and C
Sponsors / Salty Crew, Matuse, T and C, Cobian, Hanalei Surf, Hawaii Peeps sunscreen
biggest_achievement / Hawaii State Champ 2025
Hobbies / Surfing, shelling, fishing,

Born in Florida, but raised on Kauai.

Hawaii

DIVISION: Under 18 Boys

Jacob Turner

Age / 18
Born / Princeville
favorite_surf_break / Pinetrees
board / T and C M-pro
Sponsors / Salty Crew, Matuse, Cobian, T and C, Costa Del Mar, Black mountain surf wax
Hobbies / Fishing, diving

Born in Florida but raised on Kauai.