Women of Watersports


Welcome to the Women of Watersports, a place for women to seek knowledge, be inspired, get empowered, and explore the world of paddleboarding, surfing, foiling, and more. It's also a place for women to connect with like-minded women supporting each other on their journey.

You can follow along or join the conversation on our SIC Maui's Facebook group SIC Women of Watersport or join one of the many events hosted by the SIC Women of Watersports athletes and instructors.

 

BE INSPIRED

Women are motivated to explore on the water for many different reasons. Some come to slay the dragon or find peace.

Others come to keep their sense of adventure alive. Whatever the reason is, we hope you’ll find inspiration from the SIC Maui women of watersports.

 

BRI ANDRASSY

Bri Andrassy caught her first keeper at the age of three on a kid’s Mickey Mouse rod and she has been hooked ever since.

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She started paddling to spearfish the South Florida reefs and SUP camp in primitive locations. She later combined her love for paddling with her love for fishing and became an avid SUP angler.

Bri first started SUP fishing by building her own setup on a surf stand-up paddleboard and was soon discovered by BIC SUP one day as she was preparing to paddle out. Bri’s love for kayak fishing and now her arsenal consists of offshore kayak fishing, free diving, and paddleboard fishing.

SEYCHELLE

Born and raised in the Florida Keys, Seychelle was inspired by her deep love for the ocean and traveled at a very young age. She grew up playing sports and always dreamed of being a professional athlete.

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After high school, Seychelle took off sailing for several years and traveled around the world, working as a yacht crew and owning boats. In 2014 Seychelle went through a divorce, gave up sailing, moved back to the Florida Keys, and discovered the sport of SUP.

From her very first race, Seychelle was hooked. She has since become the 3 x Chattajack Champion, 3 x SUP 11 City Tour Grand Champion, 3 x SEA Paddle NYC Champion, The Guinness World Record holder for the Greatest Distance Paddled on SUP in 24 hours, and the 2019 APP Standup Paddle World Champion. Seychelle is also a Certified Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and Yoga Instructor.

Living in Melbourne Beach with her husband and her dog, you will find Seychelle paddling, surfing, and relaxing on the beach. She combines her passion for living her best life with her passion for deep health into a platform for transformation. Seychelle now focuses on coaching women, helping them achieve their goals through optimum health, and sharing her knowledge from her many struggles along the way to what it truly means to succeed.

ANDREA MÖLLER

Andrea was born in Brazil and was raised on the small island of Ilhabela. At the age of 17, Andrea followed her dream and moved to Maui where she became a mother, paramedic and professional water athlete internationally recognized as a proficient waterwoman.

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She dedicated her life to many water sports, focusing her biggest passion on surfing big waves, paddling SUP, outrigger canoe and foiling.

Andrea’s most proud accomplishments is to be able to give back to her community. She has founded Ho’olana, an event that takes special needs children paddling and playing in the ocean. Andrea is a pioneer by heart, being the the first woman to paddle the famous big wave “Jaws”, and holds the Guiness world record for the biggest wave paddled by a woman, 42 feet. Andrea has crossed the the grueling 32-mile Molokai to Oahu crossing a total of 42 times, winning 22 titles in SUP and outrigger canoe paddling (OC1 and OC6). Andrea’s goal is to motivate both men and women to tap their potential and also be a role model to young athletes.
Andrea’s most proud accomplishments is to be able to give back to her community. She has founded Ho’olana, an event that takes special needs children paddling and playing in the ocean. Andrea is a pioneer by heart, being the the first woman to paddle the famous big wave “Jaws”, and holds the Guiness world record for the biggest wave paddled by a woman, 42 feet. Andrea has crossed the the grueling 32-mile Molokai to Oahu crossing a total of 42 times, winning 22 titles in SUP and outrigger canoe paddling (OC1 and OC6). Andrea’s goal is to motivate both men and women to tap their potential and also be a role model to young athletes.

JADE HOWSON

Jade's love for the ocean began in her hometown, Laguna Beach, California, at a very young age. She grew up swimming, surfing, diving, and paddling all along the southern California coast. As a child, Jade competed in many different sports.

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At the age of 7, her father, Robert Howson, introduced her to SUP, and Battle of the Paddle at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, California, became her first SUP race. Shortly after, Jade began training with her coach, Mike Eisert, and his training group, The Paddle Academy. 

When Jade began high school, she entirely dedicated her time to paddling and was fortunate to travel around the world and compete against some of the top women in the sport. Her favorite type of race is the sprint and technical race. When she is not paddling, she enjoys playing the ukulele, guitar, and base, surfing, free diving, spending time with friends, and baking.  Jade attends the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a major in Marine Biology. When she is home, you can also find her working at her family's surf shop, Harbour Surfboards.

Adventure Awaits

Have a particular adventure in mind?  We’ve assembled a selection of gear perfect for each on water adventure. 

BE EMPOWERED

Knowledge is power, and SIC Maui has some of the most experienced instructors and guides  worldwide,
ready to help you hone your skills and set up your gear so you can get out exploring on the water.

 

SIC TALK STORY:  SUP Tip

Setting Up Your Board for Yoga

SIC TALK STORY:  SUP Tip

The Forward Stroke

SIC TALK STORY:  SUP Tip

Setting Up Your Board For Fishing

Gain confidence

Hang with a group of like-minded women for a paddling adventure, health and wellness retreat, or to hone your paddling skills. Our SIC Maui team of experts, instructors, coaches, and guides are ready to help you achieve your goals. Sign up for their classes and camps today!

One On One Coaching

Event Type:  Paddling Skills
Dates:  At your convenience
Location:  Florida
Coach:  Seychelle www.seychellesup.com
Links: seychellesup.com/services/onlinetraining/

River SUP retreat for Wellness
and Empowerment

Event Type: Reset and Recharge, Play and laugh!
Dates:  September 23-25th
Location:  Bellaire Home on the Intermediate River, MI  
Guides: Julie Miller
Link: https://upliftmindbodyspirit.com/womens-retreat-weekends

Private Group bookings

Event Type:  Paddle instruction
Dates: As available

Location: Metro Detroit Area, Michigan
Guides: Julie Miller, Uplift Adventure Retreats
Link: www.upliftmindbodyspirit.com

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