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Bethany's parents started signing her up for competitions while she was still in grade school so she had an early start in the competing world. They started traveling around the state of Hawaii to compete in competitions. As she started winning more contests, the idea that she could become a professional surfer one day was brought to their attention. Her brother Noah became here promoter and started filming her surfing. He set up websites and programs to get the word out about his sister. He contacted almost every surf clothing company and told them about her, in hope of getting her a sponsor. He was the one who helped her get her sponsor which is the company Rip Curl.

More and more girls have started surfing, which means that womens surf has become more popular and is being taken more seriously these days. Women on the pro surf teams are very close and tight knit. Before Bethany's competitions, she prays. She prays for safety for everyone and wisdom on the waves. Although surfing seems like a very dangerous sport, she says it is actually pretty safe. If you fall, you hit the water and besides sharks and surfboards, there is not much more to get injured by on the water.