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I grew up on the island of Upolu, Samoa, on a small mountain about ten minutes drive from Apia town. People I’ve met since leaving Samoa find it hard to believe that after growing up on an island I didn’t know how to swim. In my mind, the ocean beyond standing depth was a scary place with rips that would take me out to whirlpools, sharks and underwater life that spooked me.

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"The ocean is so embedded in my culture and I want others at home in Samoa to feel as empowered to enjoy the ocean as I do. "

zofia seymour 04/12/2023 zofia seymour 04/12/2023

Falling off the Board

I grew up on the island of Upolu, Samoa, on a small mountain about ten minutes drive from Apia town. People I’ve met since leaving Samoa find it hard to believe that after growing up on an island I didn’t know how to swim. In my mind, the ocean beyond standing depth was a scary place with rips that would take me out to whirlpools, sharks and underwater life that spooked me.