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Bethany Hamilton

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

About Me

Hi I love JESUS, you, surfing and life!!! Born and raised on Kauai, I started surfing when I was like 4 or 5. Lost my left arm to a shark attack in 2003 but couldn't imagine life away from the beach without the sport I'm so passionate about - surfing! So I gave surfing a shot with one arm, and now I'm back to living my dream! My goal in life is to serve and please God and do well in what he has called me to do, which is surf for Him and share His love and hope through my life!

Currently I am competing in the World Qualifying Series (WQS), traveling the world surfing these events and trying to qualify for the Women's Championship Tour (WCT).

See my current WQS Ranking .

www.BethanyHamilton.com

UPCOMING SURF EVENTS:
ASP World Tour
REEF HAWAIIAN PRO @ Alii Beach in Haleiwa, HI - NOVEMBER 12-24

Keep it real!

My Interests

Jesus, surfing, friends, cooking/eating healthy, jiu jitsu, hanging out with friends, life!

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet YOU in Heaven!!!

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"The Coconut Wire" Monthly eNewsletter:
Prayer Team:
Friends of Bethany Hamilton Foundation:

Music:

"Over the Rainbow" by IZ, Project 86, Dogwood, P.O.D, Olivia, Chandelle
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Movies:

Movies in general - any thing clean and funny...

MY MOVIES:
... my documentary.
... my feature film. Click for Updates

Television:

Food Network

Books:

The Bible!

Heroes:

Jesus!

My Blog

BALI DREAMIN’ video - surf & travel

I went to Bali earlier this year with my sponsor, Rip Curl, and some of the other team riders. This video just got released and I'm on it with some surf & interview clips!Bali Dreamin'Bethany Hamilton...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:57:00 PST

food for thought... "Girl Perfect"

Here's an incredible story of a lady who used to be a top model, but found life empty. Watch this short video about how her life changed. if the video player doesn't work, visit this link:...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:27:00 PST

US OPEN - video

If you missed watching Bethany's heat earlier today, you can catch it here at Go211.com... SURFING (20 min):http://www.go211.com/videos/8177INTERVIEW (3 min):http://www.go211.com/videos/8178Aloha!...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:22:00 PST

Holiday with a Purpose :: Nias, Indonesia

Last summer I went on a surf trip to Nias, Indonesia. But it was not only a surf trip, it was a trip with a purpose. My brothers, Tim and Noah, and I joined up with a team of professional surfers from...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:09:00 PST

The June "ExplorerGIRL" -- plus a GIVEAWAY!!

ExplorerGirls.com has posted stories on Bethany. Here are the links and other fun stuff!Awesome Explorer GirlsBethany Hamilton: Surfer and Survivor Spreads a Good MessageFor the SoulHeart of a Soul S...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:16:00 PST

ConGRADulations Class of 2008!!!

I'm featured in the 'ConGRADulations! Class of 2008' DVD... read about it below, or click the banner to find out more info!HERE'S THE PRESS RELEASE:ConGRADulations! Class of 2008, a CD/DVD/gift book h...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:25:00 PST

May Journal - Bali trip +

So I just got back from Bali, Indonesia in time for a little swell back home!! yaaay!Bali was great! I went with my sponsor Rip Curl and a few other team riders & models. It was basically a photo trip...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Wed, 21 May 2008 07:31:00 PST

Bethany Gets a Dolphin Tow on TOASTED TV!!!!

Last month when I was in Australia I was invited to appear on the totally awesome kids morning show - Toasted TV! I met up with hosts Pip & Dan at Sea World GoldCoast Australia's Dolphin Aqua Adventu...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Wed, 07 May 2008 06:48:00 PST

Documentary Special Edition DVD & Rootdown’s free CD!!!

The new special feature videos for the HEART OF A SOUL SURFER Special Edition DVD are being edited this week!! We’re using some great music from bands like Rootdown!ROOTDOWN: Our friend’s...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:58:00 PST

Snapper Rocks VIDEO clip from Go211.com

So i guess when i surfed snapper the other day, these guys were filming... WATCH VIDEO below or click here: Go211.comARTICLE about it: GoldCoastSurf.com ARTICLE + VIDEO. ...
Posted by Bethany Hamilton on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:10:00 PST