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.
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.
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!
“ Kudos to Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui and Tommy Callan of Beach Boy Events for putting on a wonderful, free stand-up paddling event for women Jan. 9.
They pulled together an amazing array of sponsors and helping hands to put women out on the water, some of us for the first time on a stand-up paddle board. As one of those beginners, I felt very well cared for, even though on the day of this event – with some 300 women and their boards showing up on the beach in front of the Four Seasons Resort – there was a serious shore break.
In addition to putting on a great fitness-oriented program with a slew of prizes for participants, Suzie and Tommy seemed to have pulled in a significant portion of the stand-up community on Maui to help. I especially appreciated the “board caddies,” a bunch of very fit and helpful gentlemen, who helped us with our boards and got us safely in and out of that hairy shore break.
Although I spent a lot more time in the water and climbing back onto my board than I did standing up, I had a great time, and I hope the event raised lots of funds for the American Breast Cancer Foundation.”
Thank you Jill for your kind words and comments about the board caddies and all the volunteers, and especially the Four Seasons Resort Maui who contributed hugely to the day’s success and fun. We’re all so glad you attended and particiated in all the fun!
