Rell sunn biography definition
Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn (July 31, , Hawaii – January 2, , Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii) was an.!
American surfer.
Rell Sunn
American surfer
| Rell Sunn | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1950-07-31)July 31, 1950 Mākaha, Hawaii |
| Died | January 2, 1998(1998-01-02) (aged 47) Mākaha, Hawaii |
Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn (July 31, 1950, Hawaii – January 2, 1998, Makaha, Oahu, Hawaii) was an American world surfing champion.
Known as "Queen of Makaha" and "Aunty Rell", she was a pioneer in the world of women's surfing.
Early life
Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn was born on July 31, 1950, in Mākaha, Hawaii.[1][2] Her middle name, which means "the heart of the sea," was given to her by her grandmother.[3] Legally born Roella, a combination of her parents' names—Roen and Elbert—Sunn disliked it, eventually changing it legally to Rell.[4] Sunn's father was a beach boy, a term for men who were some mix of a lifeguard, surfing instructor, and tourist guide.[2] She began surfing at the age of 4.[5]
Career
Sun was Hawaii's number one female amateur surfer f
