Many feel the island of Maui has some of the most talented, yet overlooked surfers in the world and Steve Cooney is one of them. At 23 years old, he is fortunate enough to have spent his entire life here; surfing the best waves and appreciating the gifts of nature. Steve learned how to surf at Lahaina harbor and Honolua Bay, yet doesn’t believe he began pushing himself until … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Steve Cooney – April 28, 1998
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Interview with Maui Surfer Rush Randle – March 31, 1998
Born with the competitive desire to be the best at whatever he does, Rush Randle has been living on the innovative cutting edge, defying the theory of gravity and taking extreme water sports beyond the imagination. Raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Rush learned how to surf at four years of age. “My dad was a surfer and couldn’t wait to get me started,” he says. He also became … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Rush Randle – March 31, 1998
Interview with Maui Surfer Melissa Proud – March 3, 1998
Born a water baby, Melissa Proud has been pulling sea shells out of her ears since she first set foot in the sand. Out at Ho`okipa, she learned to surf from Rick Irons, who pushed her into her first waves. From that point, surfing was to become her passion. “I didn’t get into surfing until I was 14," she said. "I had always been competitive in sports, but once I started … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Melissa Proud – March 3, 1998