Surfer Elaine Abonal rides the tide against all odds

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<p>Going beyond the expected occupations for women, professional surfer Elaine Abonal believes that Filipinas should be able to pursue their dreams, dance with the waves, and ride the tide if they want to.</p><p>"I know that being a woman should not be a reason for me or any other lady out there to not catch a wave nor enjoy the water," she said.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_01.jpg' ><figcaption><em>Oliver Bayer</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>More than a hobby, surfing is also the livelihood of Abonal. Day after day, she wakes by the seaside to perform her role as the manager of Surfista Travels Philippines. </p><p>According to Abonal, riding the waves makes her feel proud to represent women and show that they are "strong, intelligent, and capable."</p><p>"I am also humbled by it because I know that a lot of young girls or other women look up to me," she said.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_05.jpg' ><figcaption><em>Oliver Bayer</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Abonal spends most of her time in the water, surfing and being one with the ocean. Although surfing is still a male-dominated sport, this does not hinder her dedication to it.</p><p>"I don't have to act like a man or play the rules of the guys--being aggressive, showing off, etc.--to enjoy surfing. I stay true to myself--female, strong, and a fellow being in the water just enjoying the surf," she said.</p><p>Part of staying true to herself means letting her hair loose while riding the waves, because it reflects her personality and lifestyle.</p><p>"It is a source of strength and femininity. It also represents grace for me while surfing. I always surf with my hair down and without restrictions, because it looks so graceful while blowing in the wind and while dancing on my surfboard," she said.</p><div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_02.jpg' ></div><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_03.jpg' ></div><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/14/20180814_elaine.jpg' ></div><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_04.jpg' ></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Be free to let your hair blow in the wind like Surfista Elaine Abonal without hair fall worries.</p><p>You can protect yourself from hair fall with strong and potent solutions like Dove's Hair Fall Range, which has dual action protection of locking hair from the roots and strengthening strands. Leave your hairfall worries behind to lead a stronger, fuller life.</p><p><strong>The Dove Hair Fall Range is available on <a href='https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/dove-hair-fall-rescue-340ml180ml-regimen-pack-i210886689-s268852967.html?utm_source=PartnerTraffic&utm_medium=Others&utm_campaign=Defy&utm_content=ABS-CBN_Article&utm_term=20180701_Others_xxppa000zh0ak0000&adjust_tracker=5u7bln_xzsn11&adjust_campaign=Defy&adjust_adgroup=20180701_Others_xxppa000zh0ak0000&adjust_creative=ABS-CBN_Article&adjust_tracker_limit=100000'>Lazada</a>.</strong></p>

<p>According to Abonal, riding the waves makes her feel proud to represent women and show that they are "strong, intelligent, and capable."</p><p>"I am also humbled by it because I know that a lot of young girls or other women look up to me," she said.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_05.jpg' ><figcaption><em>Oliver Bayer</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Abonal spends most of her time in the water, surfing and being one with the ocean. Although surfing is still a male-dominated sport, this does not hinder her dedication to it.</p><p>"I don't have to act like a man or play the rules of the guys--being aggressive, showing off, etc.--to enjoy surfing. I stay true to myself--female, strong, and a fellow being in the water just enjoying the surf," she said.</p><p>Part of staying true to herself means letting her hair loose while riding the waves, because it reflects her personality and lifestyle.</p><p>"It is a source of strength and femininity. It also represents grace for me while surfing. I always surf with my hair down and without restrictions, because it looks so graceful while blowing in the wind and while dancing on my surfboard," she said.</p><div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_02.jpg' ></div><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_03.jpg' ></div><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/14/20180814_elaine.jpg' ></div><div><img data-lazy='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_04.jpg' ></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p><cite>Oliver Bayer</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Be free to let your hair blow in the wind like Surfista Elaine Abonal without hair fall worries.</p><p>You can protect yourself from hair fall with strong and potent solutions like Dove's Hair Fall Range, which has dual action protection of locking hair from the roots and strengthening strands. Leave your hairfall worries behind to lead a stronger, fuller life.</p><p><strong>The Dove Hair Fall Range is available on <a href='https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/dove-hair-fall-rescue-340ml180ml-regimen-pack-i210886689-s268852967.html?utm_source=PartnerTraffic&utm_medium=Others&utm_campaign=Defy&utm_content=ABS-CBN_Article&utm_term=20180701_Others_xxppa000zh0ak0000&adjust_tracker=5u7bln_xzsn11&adjust_campaign=Defy&adjust_adgroup=20180701_Others_xxppa000zh0ak0000&adjust_creative=ABS-CBN_Article&adjust_tracker_limit=100000'>Lazada</a>.</strong></p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/advertorial/08/13/20180813_fnl_01.jpg' ><figcaption><em>Oliver Bayer</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>More than a hobby, surfing is also the livelihood of Abonal. Day after day, she wakes by the seaside to perform her role as the manager of Surfista Travels Philippines. </p>

<p>Going beyond the expected occupations for women, professional surfer Elaine Abonal believes that Filipinas should be able to pursue their dreams, dance with the waves, and ride the tide if they want to.</p><p>"I know that being a woman should not be a reason for me or any other lady out there to not catch a wave nor enjoy the water," she said.</p>

<p>Professional surfer Elaine Abonal believes that Filipinas should be able to pursue their dreams and dance with the waves and ride the tide if they want to.</p>

Professional surfer Elaine Abonal believes that Filipinas should be able to pursue their dreams and dance with the waves and ride the tide if they want to.

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Surfer Elaine Abonal rides the tide against all odds

Surfer Elaine Abonal rides the tide against all odds