Local Hawaiian Surfer Wins Mauritius Meet After Finding Hanuman Jee on Beach

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Local Hawaiian Surfer Wins Mauritius Meet After Finding
Hanuman on Beach

Hindu Press International
Hinduism Today Magazine
http://www.hinduismtoday.com
Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Maui, Hawaii, September 17, 2012 (HPI): Patri McLaughlin
of Maui unexpectedly won the KSP World Tour Kitesurf
competition in Mauritius, which has a large Hindu
population. According to his family ("source" above),
"Prior to the finals, Patri was walking on the beach
there when a small Deity of Lord Hanuman washed up right
in front of him. Hanuman is considered the son of the
Wind God, Vayu [auspicious for a kite surfer--a variation
on wave surfing where the surfer is propelled by a large
kite on a long rope tied to his waist]. It was a sweet
blessing. Patri is known for his sportsmanship. We have
seen him in competition help rescue an opponent's kite."

Born in 1989, Patri lived on Oahu from age 1 to 4 then
moved to Maui where he has resided ever since. Patri is a
lifelong vegetarian and both of his parents are Hare
Krishna devotees. You can see him surf here and here.

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