Suzie Trains Maui BLOG

Thanks to Suzie I can now call myself a Stand-up Paddler! I had tried many times, to stand up on a board, and always failed. It was so frustrating. I could never get my balance. Taking Suzie’s clinic taught me all the little “secrets” and tid-bits that you would not know on your own or a friend won’t tell you. I was up standing and paddling immediately and kept it going the whole time! Although I’m sure my form was not it’s best, I felt like a pro. I have since gone by myself with no problems at all. I am now purchasing a board and will make it a point to get out there as often as I can. Great exercise, great scenery and great fun! Thank you Suzie! You are a dream!! Stacey, Kihei

Riding from sea level to 10,023 was on the minds of over 200 competitors from around the globe, to  participate in one of the most challenging cycle races on the planet.  Cycle to the Sun. Organized by Donnie Arnoult, owner of  Go Cycling Maui and Maui Cyclery, this event drew out some of the top [...]

Full Moon Paddle on Maui August 24, 2010:
     Thanks everyone for coming out and showing your Aloha and braving the waters under the moon.  It was simply amazing as the moon was rising behind us, looking back at the paddlers with their green glow sticks!  Even the Mels showed up all the way from Haiku!
There [...]

Come one come all for this fun, casual, social paddle on Maui!   Canoe or SUP under the full moon, meet new friends and enjoy a new experience.   Very casual and we meet at sunset. Look for the two tiki torches.
(weather permitting)
Glo sticks provided to first 70 people.
Click here for location: http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com/events-clinics/
Any questions, call me at [...]

              July 24, 2010 :    Maui, Women’s Free SUP Clinic with Suzie Cooney of Suzie Trains Maui
 Wow, we couldn’t have asked for a better day here on Maui! Water clear and calm, and lots of smiles of success! We arrived at 7am and boards off the car and ready to rock!  In the line up, Lark, [...]

Naish 5th Annual Paddle Board SUP Championships Maui July 18, 2010 Race Results
   Photos by Jimmie Hepp and Casey Fukuda
It was an amazing day and terrific finish! Before the race however, rain squalls passed through that threatened us, as we stood under the Naish tents. We had a staged start inside the gulch this time and [...]

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

Mormaii – Pailolo Channel Crossing – Standups
Here are some pre race photos taken by Maui Photographer, Simone Reddingius:

Overall Finishers

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, [...]

Video Teaser: 2010 OluKai Ho’olaule’a Ocean Festival from OluKai Premium Footwear on Vimeo.

A celebration of the ocean and the cultures that surround it.
May 15-16, 2010 – Kanaha Beach Park, Maui 

Ho’olaule’a Schedule of Events

Saturday May 15, 2010 9am – 6pm

9am to 10:30am
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SUP Race check-in at Maliko Gulch

10:30am
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Pule, opening blessing at Maliko Gulch

11:00am
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8 mile SUP Downwind Race, Maliko To Lae ‘Ula O Kai Canoe Club

10am to 3pm
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Free sailing canoe [...]