By Leslie and Charlie Lyon Archie Aukai Kalepa has been making the waters of Hawaii a safer place for over a decade. Along with Brian Keaulana and Terry Ahue, he developed a rescue technique incorporating jet skis equipped with rescue sleds. He became a local hero when he and his partner, Ken Delima, saved fifteen people and one dog during Hurricane Iniki. This helped to … [Read more...] about From the archives: Interview with Maui Lifeguard Archie Kalepa – May 12, 1998
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Surf film ‘Paradigm Lost’ with Kai Lenny screens at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
The surf film Paradigm Lost will screen at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, Sept. 22. The film is produced and directed by Kai Lenny, Johnny Decesare and Jace Panebianco and co-produced by Red Bull Media House. The film includes clips of surfing, windsurfing, hydro-foiling, paddling, SUP and more. It took three years to create and spans six countries. Featured … [Read more...] about Surf film ‘Paradigm Lost’ with Kai Lenny screens at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
MauiTime celebrates 20 years of independent journalism
It’s hard to believe sometimes that we’ve been around for two decades. Sure, we’ve changed a lot in that time (what hasn’t?). But in that time, we’ve brought you a lot of stories–some good, others not so much, but all with the goal of publishing interesting, readable and honest stories about what’s really going on in Maui County. That commitment remains the same today as it was … [Read more...] about MauiTime celebrates 20 years of independent journalism
Success In The Rain For Paddle Imua Blue
The fifth annual BLUESMITHS Paddle Imua Blue, a benefit for Imua Family Services' Camp Imua program, kicked off under rainy skies May 7, but that but that didn’t phase athletes who showed up to race and support Maui’s special needs kieki. BPI is the fastest growing multiple discipline ocean paddle “fun race” open to men and women of all ages. BPI events feature several … [Read more...] about Success In The Rain For Paddle Imua Blue
Interview with Maui Surfer Erik Aeder – March 17, 1998
To make a career out of any surf related sport, you must receive exposure, through product endorsement, prize money, or just by creating an image the public likes to see. Erik Aeder’s job is capturing moments of time so people can visually be a part of life’s extremes. At the very top of his field, which is water sports photography, he has helped open doors of opportunity for … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Erik Aeder – March 17, 1998