Crowned 2016 Formula Kite Women’s World Champion and 2016 Hydrofoil Pro Tour Women’s Champion at the incredible young age of 15, Daniela surely has a bright future in water sports ahead.

Birth date: February 2, 2001

Nationality: USA

Other sponsors: Ozone, Mike’s Lab, Ronstan, NP Surf, Venture Swim, St. Francis Sailing Foundation

Years riding: 4

Discipline: Hydrofoil Kite Racing

Home spot: Crissy Field, San Francisco

Favorite spots: Crissy Field, Sherman Island, Los Barriles, La Ventana

Best Results: 2016 Formula Kite Women’s World Champion, 2016 Hydrofoil Pro Tour Women’s Champion

What inspires you the most? My parents for their hard work and dedication. If it hadn’t been for them, I would not be at the place I am today.

5 things you can’t live without: Good food, good kiting, my friends, my parents, and the ocean.

What other interests do you have? In addition to kiting, I also competitively swim. I also love photography and making videos from my travels.

What was your childhood dream? To be the best in the world at something and to become an Olympian. (Still working on the second one haha.)