Shark-attack survivor Bethany Hamilton on her way to a first-place finish at the Surf-n-Sea Pipe Pro; photo by Betty Depolito
You might think you know everything there is to know about surfer Bethany Hamilton, but she’d tell you differently. Her story has commanded headlines ever since she lost her left arm in a 2003 shark attack while surfing in Hawaii. Her subsequent comeback to the world of professional surfing was the basis of the 2011 film Soul Surfer. And her 2013 wedding was blurbed in People magazine. As an inspiration to millions of people worldwide, it’s no surprise that Hamilton has lived much of her life in the spotlight.
After winning the Surf-N-Sea Pipe Pro at Pipeline on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, in March, Hamilton made her way to California for the launch of her new Cobian signature sandal at Universal CityWalk Flip Flop Shops. In the midst of a heavy schedule that included a talk, poster signings, and greeting her fans, Hamilton took some time out to share some of her favorite things with GrindTV. And while her bio may read like that of a world-famous star, even a cursory glance at her list will tell you that Hamilton is a regular girl who enjoys her home life. Here are a few of her favorite things:
Bethany Hamilton signing autographs and greeting her fans at Flip Flops Universal CityWalk. Photo by Clayton Burns, courtesy Flip Flop Shops
Phrase: “This is the life.”
Quality in a man: Kindness
People: My husband
Celebrity: I don’t have a favorite.
Restaurant in my hometown or state: Common Ground, Kaua’i, Hawaii
Travel bag: My surfboard bag
Places to visit: France, Tahiti, and Indonesia
It’s easy to see why Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives is Bethany Hamilton’s favorite hotel. Photo courtesy sixsenses.com
Hotel: Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives
Place to surf: Macaronis in Indonesia
Way to relax: Cooking or laying on the beach
Spa treatment: Deep-tissue massage
App on my phone: Words with Friends, Instagram, and Holy Bible
Computer program: iMovie
Workout other than surfing: Tennis and TRX [suspension training]
Shampoo and conditioner: Joico Moisture Recovery
Movie: Soul Surfer
Book: The Bible
TV show: “Iron Chef”
Pair of jeans: I have a hard time finding the right pair of jeans!
Piece of clothing: A sundress by Rip Curl
Bikini: Mirage by Rip Curl
Wetsuit: The Bombshell by Rip Curl
She may live on Kauai, but Bethany Hamilton’s favorite place to surf is Macaronis in Indonesia. Photo courtesy macaronisresort.com
Accessory: Earrings
Sweet: Organic fair-trade 88% dark chocolate
Fruit: Papaya
Vegetable: Steamed broccoli
Drink: Fresh coconut water
Recipe: Pesto kale salad with a lot of goodies in it
Bethany Hamilton; photo courtesy Flip Flop Shops
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