Carol Philips
American surfer
About Carol Philips
Born 1966. Carol Philips is an American surfer.
Carol Philips (born 1966) is a pioneer of big-wave bodyboarding for women. She was the first woman to compete against the men at the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore (Oahu). She founded the World Championship of Women's Bodyboarding in memory of Don and Josie Over in 1990. She was the first woman to hold a permit to run a contest at the Banzai Pipeline. Philips is the founder of the North Shore Surf Girls - Surf School.
Philips was featured in the book North Shore Chronicles and was in the film Blue Crush.
Philips was appointed in 2005 to a four-year term on the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women by the Governor of the State of Hawaii.
Records Vice Champion, Morey World Championships, 1993 United States Champion, Women’s Bodyboarding, 1989 and 1991 Hawai'i State Champion, Women’s Bodyboarding, 1990 and 1999
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Who is Carol Philips?
American surfer
When was Carol Philips born?
Carol Philips was born in 1966.
What is Carol Philips's occupation?
Carol Philips is a surfer.
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Carol Philips is American.
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