On the N. Shore of Maui’s beautiful coastline, Suzie Cooney, Naish Team SUP rider, heads down an 8 mile coast run. Video shot by Simone Reddingius. Light winds meant for a big workout. The Naish Glide is 14 feet long, 27 inches wide. Bathing suit by ATHLETA.
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.
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!
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.
If you want to test-ride the Naish Glide or any other board, contact the Naish Maui Pro Center in Kahului:
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.
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!
Aloha Kelly, and thank you for offering your services to one lucky winner and up to 10 of her friends for a Maui SUP adventure. Her service will shuttle you from point to point for a day of fun on the water!
Kelly Moore(BA Psychology), is a former U.S champion windsurfer, ranked 3rd in the world. Kelly has traveled the globe publishing her travel adventures and was the first woman ever to windsurf from Bimini, Bahamas to Ft. Lauderdale to raise funds and awareness for “Clean Water”.
In 2008, Kelly created “Camp Green Wave”; kids eco-adventure surf camps and after school surf club. Most recently, Kelly launched the “Moore Watertime” Maliko shuttle service through which she aims to make downwind coast runs more convenient and accessible to paddlers and water sports enthusiasts of all levels.
Thanks Kelly for making our day extra special. All I can say, is that whoever wins call me! I want to do a Maliko run with you! Long distance paddling is a great way to stay in amazing shape! So look for her on the water with us, January 9, 2010
We’re thrilled to have Harry share his time and talent, to capture the smiles of an anticpated turn out of 175 women enjoying the global sport that’s taken to many waters, stand up paddling. STAND UP For Women’s Health & Fitness will be a day to remember. Thanks Harry!
From the depths of the Antartic to the calm, warm waters of Maui, Thankyou TV is a full service production company based on the tropical Island of Maui, Hawaii. We specialize in underwater video production with an emphasis on conservation.
As a marketing company, Thankyou TV brings decades of documentary production, television marketing and island knowhow to each project.
Thankyou TV also works with the local community. Harry Donenfeld is a local “stringer” (cameraman) for KGMB 9 News. As a news cameraman, documentary producer and marketing guru, Harry Donenfeld has a truly unique view on the world and it reflects in all his works.
Meet Synneve Leake, Maui’s Hair Guru and my hair guru! Discover her green beauty products that will leave you feeling extra beautiful. Synneve is one of our main sponsors of the event and we’re thrilled to have her participate and spread the LOVE to the women of Maui and abroad. Synneve, the great hair guru, has dedicated her life to helping others through beauty.
One lucky winner at the event will take home selected products that she has specifically chosen for you.
Come Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness on the beauitful island of Maui!
Event: “STAND UP For Women’s Health & Fitness” at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Beach on the beautiful Island of Maui.
Location: Wailea Beach, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea , Hawaii
Date: January 9, 2010 Time: 8am -2pm
Come join the Aloha and learn how to do the fastest growing water sport in the world on the beautiful island of Maui at Four Seasons Resort. Stand Up Paddle Surfing (SUP) is making surfers out of everyone. You’ve seen the “Stars” do it … now it’s YOUR turn! SUP will improve your balance, endurance, strength and mindset. Receive patient, guided instruction from professional instructors and experience the feeling of the “surfer’s glide”.
“STAND UP for Women’s Health & Fitness” is a FREE, non-competitive event to promote healthy lifestyle choices, self-confidence and breast cancer education for women through sport, nutrition and self awareness. You’ll not only enjoy learning to SUP, but also to Hula! Enjoy inspirational guest speakers, plenty of healthy treats and fun prizes. Maybe you’ll even win your own Stand Up Paddle Board!
photo by Simone Reddingius
Join Maui’s premier fitness trainer, sports and lifestyle model, weekly Health and Fitness contributor to the “Maui Breakfast Club” radio show, and columnist, Suzie Cooney (suzietrainsmaui.com) and the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea this January 9th, 2010 for an exciting day to learn this fun sport. Also supported in this event is the American Breast Cancer Foundation.
“The Four Season’s is the ideal location to introduce Stand Up Paddling to beginning enthusiasts. It has a beautiful beach and its calm, clear waters offer the ideal, safe paddling conditions. Plus it’s on Maui, the best place in the world! You might even see a few sea turtles and whales!” says professional instructor and event co-host Tommy Callan of Beach Boy Events.
If you want to test-ride the Naish Glide or any other board, contact the Naish Maui Pro Center in Kahului:
From the depths of the Antartic to the calm, warm waters of Maui, 
