Joe Turpel talks with the Queen of Tahiti Vahine Fierro about her journey from growing up on a remote island surrounded by perfect reef breaks to competing on the world stage. Vahine shares stories of surfing with friends after school, adapting to colder waters and tougher conditions, and the sacrifices she made to pursue her dream of joining the World Tour. She reflects on the support from her family, coaches, and Tahitian surf community, her excitement for iconic waves like Pipeline, and the deeper meaning behind her jersey number, which honors her loved ones and her homeland.
