She grew up in Hanalei Valley, she started surfing at 4 and her dad pushed her to surf before and after school no matter what from grades 4-7. She surfs daily with and against the best guys at her favorite breaks, she surfs because it's her passion and she loves the spotlight. She is Sena Seramur, one of Hawaii's brightest surf stars. At the age of 16, she has the potential to become the best ever. Her performance to date speaks for itself; this girl can flat out surf. In the words of Jack Shipley, "she is flawless, she surfs as well for her age as anyone I've ever seen." She has proved that she has the skills and the intensity to redefine the role of girls in the sport. In the words of Bernie Baker, "I see no reason why she can't become the number one in our sport for a very long time." The only question left is will she, will she make it happen. As the saying goes, "potential is just another word for something that hasn't happened yet." How does Sena respond to the hype and the pressure? "Bring it on, I welcome the challenge, I want to be the best." And… she means it!

Sitting across from her, I'm impressed with her clarity and awareness. "I think I'm halfway in the process of developing the attitude, earning the experience and building the conditioning I need to surf at my best against the best." She was quick to speak to the importance of her family. "My family is the most important thing. My mother reminds me every day to be humble; she has raised 9 kids. When she talks I listen, we all do, she rules. My father gave me a real gift in making me surf, I'm really glad he pushed me. There where times in elementary school when I wanted to sleep in, even quit. He wouldn't let me slack and I'm glad. I'm on my own now but he still gives me really good advice about my surfing. My brothers and sister keep me honest. They are proud of my accomplishments but they would never let me get big headed."

Sena follows suit; she responds to the issues and sets her course.
FINISHING 2ND in the recent State Championship: "I hate losing, Lilia (Boemer) sat outside and got two really good set waves. I thought I surfed well enough to win but I should have surfed smarter. That was a painful lesson, I will be ready next time."

GOALS: "My immediate goal is to surf in the US Open at Huntington Beach in July and do the best that I can. My long-term goal is to work with Dave (Riddle) to develop a plan for the next two years. I will continue to surf with guys when I'm home, they force me to focus and to push my limits. For consistency, I will establish a balance between how hard I surf, how hard I train, how much I travel and how much time I spend with my schoolwork. I don't want to have any regrets."

INDEPENDENCE: "From here on I'm calling my own shots. I want to make sure that like Layne (Beachley); I take full advantage of the opportunity I have to make a really good living doing what I love to do."

INTENSE DESIRE: "I want to establish that girls can get just as hyped and radical as guys in the water."
COMMITMENT: I'm a Kaua'i Girl at heart, but I want the exposure of the pro circuit and I want to see the world. I'm tired of hearing people say that I have a lot of potential. Enough already… JUST BRING IT ON!"