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Rell Sunn 1950-1998

Rell Sunn 1950-1998

The Queen of Makaha

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Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn was the first woman surfing champion.  Her middle name, which I have never been able to pronounce, means "Heart of the Sea", which sums up her life admirably, and does some favor to the sea as well.

Sunn took enthusiasm for her sport and turned it into something that was, and is, far more spiritual and meaningful than any bilio…

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