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
Kaleo Roberson
Interview with Maui Surfer Jairus Cannon – February 17, 1998
I had a chance to speak with Jairus Cannon last week, following his impressive first place win in the Open Men’s division of the Legends Of The Bay surf contest. Born in California, Jairus moved to Maui when he was 12. He immediately took to surfing at Pavilions, and contests were soon to follow. “I got really into surfing after my first wave," he said. "I knew then that I … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Jairus Cannon – February 17, 1998