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Melissa Keppens: Charging big waves as an intermediate surfer

Melissa is an OMBE Community member and has been charging big waves since she started. It has grown into her main passion. But it's not easy being a female big wave charger. This is her story.

Melissa Keppens: Charging big waves as an intermediate surfer

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