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Mormaii Maui Channel Crossing to Molokai Stand Up Paddle Race Results July 11 2010

Congrats to all the finishers and entrants on an exciting and inspiring 27 crossing!

Mormaii – Pailolo Channel Crossing – Standups

Here are some pre race photos taken by Maui Photographer, Simone Reddingius:

Pre Race Maui to Molokai

Pre Race Maui to Molokai

Entering Honolua Bay

Entering Honolua Bay

The Start Honolua Bay

The Start Honolua Bay

Overall Finishers

Place No. Fname Lname Fname 2 Lname 2 Sex Division Time
1 1 Connor Baxter     M ELITE MEN 3:29:02
2 100 Connor Baxter     M UNL M01-19 3:29:03
3 11 Ekolu Kalama     M ELITE MEN 3:30:08
4 9 David Kalama     M ELITE MEN 3:32:25
5 4 Livio Menelau     M ELITE MEN 3:32:58
6 10 Mark Raaptionst     M ELITE MEN 3:37:17
7 5 Scott Trudon     M ELITE MEN 3:42:20
8 204 Andew Mc Gurn Jerry Bell M UNL TEAM MEN 3:44:01
9 2 Jeremy Riggs     M ELITE MEN 3:44:08
10 3 Andrea Moller     F ELITE WOMEN 3:53:20
11 6 Bart De Zwart     M ELITE MEN 3:56:59
12 202 Yves Bouwens Scott Blish M UNL TEAM MEN 3:58:44
13 103 Amir Arbel     M UNL M30-39 3:59:04
14 102 Phil Cregory     M UNL M40-49 4:01:57
15 8 Courtenay Gray     M ELITE MEN 4:02:29
16 101 Kolaiah Jardine     M UNL M30-39 4:03:17
17 13 Kaeo O Kalani Clark     M ELITE MEN 4:07:37
18 203 Devin Blish Jack Dyson M UNL TEAM MEN 4:08:52
19 12 Zane Schweitzer     M ELITE MEN 4:13:05
20 105 Zane Schweitzer     M UNL M01-19 4:13:05
21 201 Randy Strome Chantalle Strome M UNL TEAM MEN 4:26:28
22 222 Donna Raaphorst Jennifer Raaphorst F UNL TEAM WOMEN 4:33:24
23 7 Frananda Ometti     F ELITE WOMEN 4:49:04
24 200 King Look     M UNL TEAM MEN 5:21:01

Results by Pacific Sport Events and Timing
www.pseresults.com  http://pseresults.com/events/230/results

These atheletes are in amazing shape and train hard to compete in an event like this. Time on the water, focus, discipline, cross-training and fine tuning each stroke is what it takes. Core training, strength training and being well hydrated and knowing your body’s limits and when you can push it, also help in an excellent time result.

As a SUP enthusiast, athlete, and fitness specialist I’ve seen the transformations of how specific exercises that include upper body endurance, core training as well as balance training  definitely make a difference in one’s performance. 

Don’t forget to call Kelly Moore of Moore Water Time to get you to down the coast faster and enjoy a cool ride. Kelly, I heard you had a full van for this race!

If I can help you enjoy stand up paddling more, lean you out, or condition your body to pass your competitor at the next event, email me or call me. 

Suzie Cooney, CPT
To join Suzie on Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/suzietrainsmaui
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Maui’s Elite Fitness Specialist 
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The Naish 14 Foot Glide is THE ride for Maui North Shore Downwinders Suzie Cooney

It’s no wonder people love the Naish 14 foot Glide. It’s width of 27 1/4″ and thickest point of 5 3/4″ and the nice hard rails and squared off tail, allows one to glide and connect swell after swell, espcially  on a good day with 30 mph winds at your back!  Or even if your just cruising the lakes for a tour, the board is steady and has the nicest sweet spot.  Dropping into Camp One, the swells actually had some size.  I loved how the board handled a decent size drop and held good top speed without hesitation or drag.

Here’s a couple shots Maui photographer, Simone Reddingius snapped as we passed Hookipa, on Maui’s N. shore.  The conditions were perfect, with a NE direction of winds averaging 20-25, and occasional gusts to 30!

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The new bamboo composite carbon paddle was incredibly comfortable and the blade width, perfect. The smaller diameter, matte carbon finished shaft and friendly handle is a good combo. It was stable, allowed for a quick paddle entry and exit.

Naish 14 Foot GlideIf you want to test-ride the Naish Glide or any other board, contact the Naish Maui Pro Center in Kahului:

http://www.naishmaui.com/

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Suzie Cooney is a sponsored Maui  SUP Team Rider For Naish and professional fitness specialist on the island, owner of Suzie Trains Maui of Maui. She is also a sports model and lifestyle model and is represented by Laster-Heathman Media.

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For media inquiries/press kit contact:  diane@lasterheathmanmedia.com or http://www.lasterheathmanmedia.com

Suzie Cooney Joins Naish SUP Team Maui June 22, 2010

Suzie Cooney Joins the Naish Team

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Naish has recently signed team rider Suzie Cooney, Maui’s most recognized personal trainer. Suzie uses SUP as a training tool and a way to inspire people toward a healthy lifestyle. She has sponsors such as ATHLETA, Kaenon and the American Heart Association. Check out Suzie’s website and blog and watch for upcoming clinics, coupons and physical fitness tips. Welcome aboard, Suzie!

You can see Suzie’s website and blog at:

http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com

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http://www.standuppaddlingfitness.com/

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Kelly Moore is On Time with her Maui Down Winder Shuttle Service Moore WaterTime

Today was another amazing coast run from Maliko to Lowers at Kanaha. It was extra special because of Kelly Moore’s awesome shuttle service for Maui residents and visitor alike, that picked us up right on time at the lower Kanaha parking lot and a couple others from the Harbor.  With winds today averaging 30 mph, and gusts to 40 it was a low stress, fun day.  Today, I had my 14ft Naish Glide and wow, catching swells, some over 50 yards it seemed.

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Kelly is professional and is a water professional who knows Maui’s coast very well. Her van is brand new with blasting AC and the boards on the trailor, we’re good to go! So for your one man or SUP, this is a deluxe way to go. Ten bucks for the day or grab a punch card for $90 and get 10 rides.  Great deal!

Call Kelly at 808-250-1984 or visit her website: http://moorewatertimemaui.com/ 

Reserve your spot and enjoy your run!

See you on the water,

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For fitness training, Private SUP Lessons  http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com

Starboard Pro Team Rider of Maui Tiffany Ward Coaching at STAND UP For Women's Health & Fitness January 9, 2010 Maui

JC_Starboard_08_dy7_disc5_0807Aloha Everyone! I’d like to introduce Tiffany Ward, Pro Team Rider for Starboard will be attending and assisting for STAND UP For Women’s Healthy & Fitness January 9th, 2010 at the Four Seasons Resort. This girl and rip and did you know she is also a famous culinary artist and gourmet chef?

TIffany  has kindly offered to volunteer her water woman skills to coach our gals in the water and offer a friendly tip or two. She is a great instructor and is always smiling with great enthusiasm.  She is an inspiration to us all and we are stoked for her to join us.

Here’s a little more information about Tiffany:
Tiffany started windsurfing at a young age(5hrs.) in Utah and Oregon.  Thanks to her parents, who are both avid windsurfers themselves, she became quiet the sailing enthusiast.  Her passion and drive for  windsurfing launched her into a professional windsurfing career. After graduating from Culinary school, she moved to Maui and begin touring on the PWA World tour.  Competing on the World tour for a couple years, she found Maui to offer the best conditions and arena to excel in.

 Being a part of the Pro Star-board team, Tiffany has access to many of the new SUP boards and prototype’s.  A new comer to the sport of SUP,  she quickly embraced the up and coming sport with open arms.
 
 ”SUP is a good intro to the ocean for new comers and provide an  excellent workout/training for all water-enthusiast”.
 
 Not only is Tiffany a professional Windsurfer and water women, she is a Gourmet Chef as well.  Tiffany has a degree in culinary arts from the CCA in San Francisco, CA and is the owner of Maui Catering Services.   (www.mauicateringservices.com) Providing excellent food and service  for weddings, retreats, and private clientele…
 
 Tiffany writes, “Living and Playing in Maui has been a dream come true.  Maui’s
 lifestyle has turned me into a true Water-Women and I love it… ”

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Tiffany is a beauty! She inspires many and I’m sure she’ll inspire you too!

She is sponsored by:

 Starboard
 Severne sail
 Dakine
 Chinook
 Pakaloha suits
 MCS

 

A big mahalo Tiff for making our day extra special!

 

Your fan, Suzie

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