Betty Depolito
Betty “Banzai” Depolito has made an impact charging big waves on the North Shore of Oahu since 1979 including Waimea Bay. The California West Coast Champion and California Golden Girl traveled the world as a top ten rated international surfer. “Banzai Betty” is a pioneer of women’s surfing videos and produced the first ever DVD in the 1980’s. She went on to work in the television field as an ESPN reporter. technician and media & marketing professional. She also has produced and directed many surf competitions including the Eddie Aikau, The North Shore Tow-In and The Pipeline Womens Pro. She now produces a Womens Sports TV and online show for Women called FlHi Girls Sports TV, https://www.facebook.com/Flhi-Girls-Surfing-Sports-244817505579979/?ref=hl and continues to organize Women’s surfing competitions. Betty was a member of The California Golden Girls.
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