Zane Kekoa Schweitzer
Aloha! My name is Zane Kekoa Schweitzer
Multi-Time World Champion Waterman, Olympic Pan Am Gold Medalist, published author and environmental advocate with a mission to inspire purpose and stewardship toward our community; for the oceans.
Being the grandson of the inventor of Windsurfing, and the son of 18x World title holder, I’ve always felt inspired to be relentless in the pursuit of my dreams. Born and raised on the island of Maui, I was surrounded by the ocean and volcanic mountains. I grew up in and out of the water, from surfing and windsurfing to dirt biking and hiking. With the influence of my family and community I found purpose through innovating the sports I’m most passionate about and inspiring the world of ocean sports and enthusiasts.
From winning 17 World Championship events including ISA World Championships, APP World Tour, The Ultimate Waterman, IFCA Windsurfing Tour, the Olympic-sanctioned Pan American Games, and Waterman League, to pioneering the recent evolution of sports like SUP and Hydrofoiling, I’m always looking to push the limits of what’s possible within my sports and personal performance. I’ve read that, “success is where preparation meets opportunity,” and this drives me to make daily choices that bring me one step closer to my dreams each day. These choices may include small or large decisions around diet and nutrition, or balance between physical and mental training.
NOW® has been essential for me to keep balance between my training and recovery! When I travel or when I’m home my favorite way to fuel up is with my Power Smoothie, filled with NOW ingredients!
Accomplishments
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Founder of Kahakukahi Ocean Academy 501(c)3 where our mission is to inspire a healthy active lifestyle that uplifts our community and environment through mentorship.
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Co-founder of Standup For The Cure- a Breast Cancer fundraising event around the sport of SUP that has raised over $1,000,000 for uninsured breast cancer patients
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Founder of the “Westin Waterman,” which introduces Westin guests to ocean sport and ocean stewardship around activities and engagements within the topics of Sustainability, Community, Culture, Sport, and Wellness
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Guinness World Record holder for largest surf lesson ever taught (over 1,000 people in a 15-minute session
- 17x World Titles
- Olympic Pan Am Gold Medalist 2023
- 2x Ultimate Waterman
- 4x Master of The Ocean
- ISA World Champion for SUP Surfing
- 7x APP World Tour Event Championship titles
- IWT Big Wave World Champion 2020-2021
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Ocean Guardian Award Winner by Surfrider Foundation Maui
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SUP Male Paddler of the Year Award Winner
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8+ Magazine Covers
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Published Author of, “Beneath The Surface”
NOW® has been essential for me to keep balance between my training and recovery! When I travel or when I'm home my favorite way to fuel up is with my Power Smoothie, filled with NOW ingredients!
Zane’s Power Smoothie Recipe
Mix ingredients in a blender
½ cup almond milk or other plant-based milk
½ cup water
¼ cup frozen or seasonal fresh fruit including (for me in Hawaii) papaya, banana, mango, and avocado
Handful each of NOW® Raw Almonds, Raw Walnuts and Golden Berries
1 Serving NOW® Sports Organic Pea Protein
1 tablespoon NOW® Organic Spirulina Powder
1 capsule, open & pour in NOW® CurcuFRESH™ Veg Capsule
1 tablespoon NOW® Organic Black Chia Seeds
1 tablespoon NOW® Organic Golden Flax Seeds
