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“Alana Blanchard might be the most popular female surfer in the world. And just last month, she requalified for the 2013 ASP World Tour, which means she’s also one of the best female surfers in the world. Six years into her career, Alana walks a fine line balancing surfing, modeling, and now bikini design with her main sponsor, Rip Curl. And EasternSurf.com was lucky enough to link up with Alana on a recent trip to New York City, where the 22-year-old Kauai native chatted about everything from her emerging role in the fashion world to body issues, surf style on land and in the water, Brazilian bikinis, and hipsters.” Continue reading →