BEST LOCAL GROM Dylan Sloan This kid already has a solid career and it’s just the beginning. When I was his age, I was only dreaming about what I wanted to do for a living. He finished in first place in the Rell Sun contest at Makana, second place in the Haleiwa Menehune contest, and finished second in the 39th annual North Shore Menehune Surf Contest 2015 for the boy’s 7-8 … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2016: Best Local Grom on Maui: Dylan Sloan
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MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Local Grom on Maui: Eli Hanneman
Best Local Grom Eli Hanneman Sometimes we just shake our heads at our readers’ choices, but on this one, they nailed it. Just last month, Eli, who’s from Lahaina, won Surfing America’s 2014 USA Championships, which was held in Trestles, California. He’s 11, and he’s been skating since he was three and surfing since he was five. “He simply rips and has a work ethic to … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2014: Best Local Grom on Maui: Eli Hanneman
MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Local Grom on Maui: Kelson Lau
Best Local Grom Kelson Lau He may only be 12 years old and stand less than five feet tall, but there’s nothing small about Kelson Lau’s surfing. Fearlessly going for it on some major waves, Kelson carves like an old pro, even placing in some local surf competitions. Hailing from Peahi, this saimin-loving grom is just as dedicated to his grades at Kalama Intermediate as he … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2013: Best Local Grom on Maui: Kelson Lau
MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Grom on Maui: Jackson Bunch
Best Local Grom Jackson Bunch This is a grom who is a pro-surfer in the making. And he's eight years old. Coincidentally, the same age I was when I developed a deathly fear of seaweed. But this kid, Jackson Bunch, clearly fears nothing. He's out there tearing up waves with style and technique far beyond his years. And he's totally adorable. His skills in the water … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2012: Best Local Grom on Maui: Jackson Bunch
MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Grom on Maui: Sophia Johnston
BEST GROM Sophia Johnston It’s tough to be a grom. All the older surfers are always calling the best waves, and trying to quash your spirit and natural enthusiasm. When you manage to do something right, you still get no respect. It’s even harder when you’re a girl. But Sophia Johnston is making (and obviously riding) waves. Most recently she placed in the Hookipa Surf … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2011: Best Grom on Maui: Sophia Johnston