SUP Clinics and Events

The Biggest Downwind Event in the World: MAY 11 -12TH, 2013 

REGISTER NOW HERE! Sign up before May 4th and receive a free pair of premium OluKai sandals.

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MAUI: FREE Three Mile Stand Up Paddle Downwind Practice Paddle in Preparation for the
5th Annual Olukai Ho’olaule’a “Fun Paddle”

It’s that time of year again to get your stand up paddle board and if you’ve ever dreamed of doing your first downwinder with a hundred other first timers or downwind beginners,  come out and join us! Now you can experience Maui’s epic North shore with an experienced safety crew to guide you.  Experience what it’s like and prepare for the May 11th, 2013 real Fun Paddle. Or, maybe you’ll be brave or are ready for the longer distance of 8 miles from Maliko to Kanaha Beach Park.

Sunday April 21st, 2013  9:00am

For all of the details click here

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SUP Pro Talk with Suzie Cooney at Lumeria Maui
November 3rd, 2012    THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Also Introducing 
                                           Special Guest Speaker: Clay Everline, MD. Co-Author of Surf Survival

Clay comes well qualified and will share his knowledge for you
to learn about what to do to handle the big stuff!
Clay will be signing a copy for the winner of that day.

 

4th Annual OluKai Ho’olaule’a Maui / May 12-13 2012

Music, luau, ancient Hawaiian Games, Hawaiian sailing Canoe rides, OC4 and OC6 Paddling canoes. $15,000 in Gender Equal Prize Money. http://www.olukai.com/Hoolaulea/about

Got 4 minutes? Check out http://vimeo.com/24226247   2011 Ho’olaule’a Video

Join me:  SAT APRIL 28, 2012 for “PRACTICE” FUN PADDLE WITH SUZIE COONEY

Click here for details and join us in preparation for the non-competitive Fun Paddle Division. This is a great opportunity to build ocean confidence without any pressure. All ages, all levels and anything humanly powered by a paddle

2012 OLUKAI ‘OHANA FUN PADDLE / May 12, 2012- 9am Start

Start host by SUZIE COONEY of Suzie Trains Maui [http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com]

3 Mile Short Course Fun Paddle - Non-timed, recreational paddle, no age groups, paddle by yourself or tandem, paddle what you like SUP, Oc1, Oc2, paddleboard or kayak.

Begin Paia Youth Center, Paia Bay to beach finish at Kanaha Lifeguard tower.

- OLUKAI SUP MALIKO DOWNWINDER / May 12, 2012 – Noon Start

8 mile Downwind Race. Maliko Bay to Kanaha Beach with 300 yard beach run finish. Timed race. Age Groups and Elite paddlers race for $7500 in Gender Equal Prize Purse.

- OLUKAI OC1 MALIKO DOWNWINDER/ May 13, 2012 – Noon Start

8 mile Downwind Race. Maliko Bay to Kanaha Beach. Timed race. Age groups and Elite paddlers race for $7500 in Gender Equal Prize Purse

 

 

 

M A U I: Saturday 12.03.2011 Naish & Suzie Trains Maui Presents:

Click Here for Write Up & Event Photos - Special Guest Kai Lenny! 55 Particpants paddled, got sweat and very sandy.

Guys & Gals: ALL LEVELS OF PADDLERS & FITNESS WELCOME!

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Get sweaty, sandy and maybe wet! Challenge yourself and your friends!

Location: Mai Poina Ole La’u Beach Park, South Kihei Road

Paddle off those holiday meals and come join the fun and see what you’ve got! Bring your board and bring your grrr, for the first of its kind beach fitness and SUP challenge! This non-competitive event will put you to the test from the sand to each buoy turn.  Demo the new Naish 2012 SUP boards and learn some new training tips for SUP with Suzie Cooney, Naish Team SUP Rider and Maui’s elite trainer.  Indo Board & TRX Rip Trainer demos.

Mass start of all paddlers ( see course map below ), 3 buoy turns. Hit the beach running through beach circuit course then run to board complete second lap, return to beach for final beach circuit course then to finish and high fives!

Awesome raffle prizes for participants and finishers!  (must be registered, participate, and finish to be eligible )

6:30 am -  Drop off boards at drop off station near bathrooms  ( we highly encourage car pooling – parking limited )

7:00 am – On site registration, sign waiver, receive wrist band, register for prize drawing (Participant Cap, 75 )

8:15 am -  Indo Board &  TRX Rip Trainer Demo    Suzie Cooney

8:45 am  – Skippers meeting, challenge and course review

9:00 am – SUP & Fitness Challenge Start!

COURSE MAP:

 

 

6th Annual Naish SUP Race Maui July 24th 2011 Maliko Gulch

East Bay SUP  & Suzie Trains Maui Presents: SUP Clinic June 4, 2011 Bay Area, Northern California  : http://www.meetup.com/East-Bay-SUP/events/17552567/

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In preparation for the world’s famous Maliko Down Wind Race and the Third Annual OluKai Ho’olaule’a, come do a 3 mile practice run with me and let’s get ready for the OluKai Ho’olaule’a.

Saturday April 30th 2011 OluKai & Suzie Cooney Practice Fun Paddle: 3 Miles on Maui’s N. Shore! 9 am Start  Non-Competitive, All Classes, Ages   Click here for photos from April 2nd’s Free Practice Paddle

 

Music with Paula Fuga, luau, ancient Hawaiian Games, Hawaiian sailing Canoe rides, OC4 and OC6 Paddling canoes. $15,000 in Gender Equal Prize Money. http://www.olukai.com/Hoolaulea.aspx

Got 4 minutes? Check out http://vimeo.com/12036269

- New 2011 OLUKAI ‘OHANA FUN PADDLE / May 14, 2011- 9am Start

Start host by SUZIE COONEY of  Suzie Trains Maui [http://www.suzietrainsmaui.com]

3 Mile Short Course Fun Paddle - Non-timed, recreational paddle, no age groups, paddle by yourself or tandem, paddle what you like SUP, Oc1, Oc2, paddleboard or kayak.

Begin Paia Youth Center, Paia Bay to beach finish at Kanaha Lifeguard tower.

- OLUKAI SUP MALIKO DOWNWINDER / May 14, 2011 – Noon Start

8 mile Downwind Race. Maliko Bay to Kanaha Beach with 300 yard beach run finish. Timed race. Age Groups and Elite paddlers race for $7500 in Gender Equal Prize Purse.

- OLUKAI OC1 MALIKO DOWNWINDER / May 15, 2011 – Noon Start

8 mile Downwind Race. Maliko Bay to Kanaha Beach. Timed race. Age groups and Elite paddlers race for $7500 in Gender Equal Prize Purse.