MAUI, Hawaii Sunday July 21st, 2013 photo by Jimmie Hepp
8th Annual Maui Paddle Championships
It was a light wind trade day that looked promising and was full of action. I was stoked to finish 2nd in my division as it was a final few miles grind to the finish. The best part as always, is being with friends from all over the world and to race with your team mates. It was also a cool and proud moment to see Kody Kerbox place first in his division with an unreal finish! Also, Manca Notar our new young powerhouse at Naish who I want as my little sister! Naish writes a final recap here:
The 8th Annual Maui Paddle Championships took place Sunday, July 21st. 192 paddlers attended the prestigious Maliko to Kahului Harbor race that had an all-star local cast joined by many of the world’s best paddlers. Conditions were relatively light for this time of year, but better than predicted and they improved throughout the day making for some fast times.
Team Naish was well represented with riders from all around the world, including Kody Kerbox, Poenaiki Raioha, Ridge Lenny, Yoshi Nagamatsu, Manca Notar, Jerry Bess, Steven Frogier, Suzie Cooney and many more bringing home great results on this “warm-up” race to next week’s M2O race.
Maui local Kody Kerbox took out the big battle of the 14 footers, claiming the division win on his Javelin 14’0? LE and coming into the beach 9th overall. Tahitian racing and wave sensation Poenaiki Raioha once again showed that he’s going to be a force to reckon with. He took the win of the 01-16 age class on his Javelin 14’0? LE followed by Maui-grown Ridge Lenny placing second.
Young slovenian team rider Manca Notar, racing on Maui for the first time this year, took the opportunity to participate in the READ the rest by clicking here:
https://naishsurfing.com/team-naish-strong-at-maui-paddle-championships/
Here’s yours truly coming in, good fun!
If you’re looking to improve your stand up paddling strength, performance and endurance I’m available on Maui or via SKYPE. I can help you with your body game on and off the water and specialize in downwind coaching.
You can contact me through this website.
Aloha, Suzie Cooney
