Meherio
Biographies / Inspiring Stories
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37m
Originally from France and Mathilde's family relocated to the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia when she was a child. Her father Gwen, a professional windsurfing instructor began teaching her to windsurf from an early age on the island's beautiful lagoons. It wasn't long before Mathilde caught the eye of major sponsors like Air Tahiti Nui and Julbo eyewear. This film takes its audience to Mathilde's island in French Polynesia and shows people what it's like to be the youngest professional windsurfer in the world.
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