Olukai – Strong tradition of giving
On May 12 we were fortunate to be on Maui and to have the chance to experience the last 3 miles of the famous Maliko Gulch run as part of the Olukai Ho’olaulea paddling event. From the first contact...
View ArticleSailing Canoes, Hawaiian Culture and a Jazzy Good Time!
Look at that sailing canoe! Even sitting on the sand it looks fast and elegant. Except for the block on the main sheet the entire craft is made the traditional way with ropes, knots and wood. Ed and I...
View ArticleAloha Spirit the Olukai Way
Not too long ago I downloaded an app for my phone so I could learn some Hawaiian phrases. When spoken authentically it’s not only music to the ears but it’s a solid study of meaning and nuance. For...
View ArticleSuzie Cooney: Aloha, Respect and Solid Expertise
I recently had the good fortune to meet Suzie Cooney doing what she does so often: providing her expertise for community events with great energy and generosity. You can also catch her working with...
View ArticleSuzie Trains Maui – and Eddie!
Back in the day – 1966-1970 to be exact – Ed and I were playing at surfing the mushy calf-high waves we had in balmy South Florida. We were the Beach Boys-era sweethearts. From 1970-2007 we didn’t...
View ArticleRight Name – Excellent Initials
Sometimes fate seems to send a subtle message in ordinary observations. This time it came from a name and the resulting initials – Suzie Cooney, SC. Ed and I are in week 8 of our “Eddie Will Go on the...
View ArticleGotta Get a Glide (Go Naish)
The Journey to Maliko Gulch continues. We have been posting numerous articles since October 2012 documenting the on land training routine two 63 year-olds are following in order to be physically ready...
View ArticleTalking Story – Maui
This will be broadcast live on January 13 from http://www.olukai.com We have written a number of articles based on “story,” – yours, mine and the collective “ours.” Humans love a great story and we...
View ArticleSUP MUSE: Karen Wrenn
There are many meaning of “muse” – both as a noun and as a verb. One meaning I like is describing a muse as an inspiration, a catalyst for change. We can have many muses on our journey in life, in...
View ArticleOlukai Ho’olaule’a: Recap by Connor
On the STANDUP PADDLE MAGAZINE’s Facebook page there was a great recap of the Olukai Ho’olaule’a posted. I am sharing the whole summary by Connor Baxter here. It’s almost like being there again!...
View ArticleArchie Kalepa: Walk the Talk -TEDx
The first time we saw Archie Kalepa was at the 2012 Olukai Ho’olaule’a event at Kanaha beach on Maui. We were on the beach waiting for our turn to ride on the new Olukai sailing canoe, Kamakani Eleu...
View ArticleSUP Racing – The Power of Confidence
Confident and ready to do the Olukai Ho’olaule’a with my 12’6″ Naish Glide, my KIALOA rash guard and Sweet Waterwear Women’s Pro Elite Performance tights The unknown – it’s exciting, scary and often...
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