Maya Gabeira

Maya Gabeira

Maya Gabeira is a professional surfer from Brazil who has been called by the Los Angeles Times, the "super woman" of surfing.

In 2007, Gabeira won the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Award for Best Women's Overall Performance, and is one of three finalists for the 2008 award. Gabeira is one of the few female "tow-surfers," or surfers who are towed out to massive wave sets via jet ski. Gabeira has surfed such legendary and dangerous beaches as Waimea Bay in Hawaii and Teahupoo in Tahiti. Fast Facts:

Born: 1987
Gabeira's father, Fernando Gabeira, founded the Brazilian Green Party
Gabeira's mother is a fashion designer
Began surfing at 14
Sponsored by Billabong, Oakley, and Red Bull

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Surfing | Sports

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Maya Gabeira News

Los Angeles Times: Gabeira Is the Super Woman of Surfing (April 11, 2008)
SurfersVillage.com: Huck magazine raps with big wave maven Maya Gabeira (November 1, 2007)
Surfline: Supersize Me: Maya Gabeira wins Billabong XXL Women's Best Performance award (April 14, 2007)
Red Bull Energy Drink: Maya Gabeira
Topix.net: Maya Gabeira
Google News: Maya Gabeira
YouTube: Billabong Brasil (December 19, 2007) (Time: 3:36)

Maya Gabeira Photos

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Maya Gabeira Blogs and Commentaries

Official Blog: Maya Gabeira
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