Surf Girls: The New Wave

At 18, Coco Ho is the princess of a Hawaiian surf dynasty: She is the daughter of surf legend Mike Ho, and sister of accomplished surfer Mason Ho. Coco has been jockeying for a spot on the ASP Women’s World Tour, but last year, was widely criticized for blatantly disregarding surfer etiquette. She was reprimanded for “dropping in” on 37-year-old Layne Beachley. Ho was asked to take “a counseling session and orientation to the rules and the protocol of expected sportsmanlike behavior during ASP events.” When she’s not surfing, Ho remains pretty grounded: Asked what gets her going in the morning, she once said: “To eat breakfast, see my family and friends, surf new waves, dress cute, enjoy my surroundings, and chocolate!!!”