Born and raised in Hawaii, Kainoa Beaupre is a talented surfer and paddler and an avid water sports enthusiast. He has competed in both SUP surf and race events, including the Molokai to Oahu crossing. He has won multiple events in the 12’6 division including the Soljah Primo Race, the Da Hui event, and place second in the Downwind Unlimited division at the Battle of the Paddle, Hawaii.