image by Dooma Photos March’s Grom of the Month is Zolten Alexander Poulsen! Zolten was chosen for this month’s honor because in addition to being a top-ranked grom, he consistently shows up to beach cleanups from Lahaina to Honolua. “Z” loves being in the water, and shows it by picking up random rubbish whenever he’s on the shoreline. He recently ranked first place in the … [Read more...] about March Grom of the Month: Zolten Alexander Poulsen
Surf & Sports
Jesse Richman Wins King of Air and Spreads Stoke on Maui
I sat watching this year’s King of the Air competition on Youtube, barely comprehending how these athletes attached to kite above and board below, were flying so high in the air, flipping around doing insane maneuvers and dropping back on to the water. It was fascinating, and terrifying at the same time. Maui’s own homegrown kite surfer Jesse Richman took the first place at … [Read more...] about Jesse Richman Wins King of Air and Spreads Stoke on Maui
February Grom of the Month: Juliana Colpas
Juliana Colpas is February’s Grom Of The Month. Colpas has a keen ethic when it comes to the environment. At just 13 years old, she’s a familiar face at many beach cleanups after having been at it for many years. Colpas is also very akamai when it comes to alternatives to ocean-polluting sunscreens and she’s a strong advocate for educating our visitors about using reef-safe … [Read more...] about February Grom of the Month: Juliana Colpas
January Grom of the Month: Haylee and Shia Boverman
Grom of the Month is starting 2020 off with two hard working sisters and surfer girls from South Maui. Congratulations goes to Haylee and Shia Boverman who started surfing when they were just 3 years old. Proud dad Kale Boverman and mom Jami Haglan Boverman are the support team for these two busy wahine who maintain A grades, prioritize the needs of the planet, and are just all … [Read more...] about January Grom of the Month: Haylee and Shia Boverman
Christmas 5K & Santa’s Half-Mile Keiki Dash at Kaunoa Senior Center
The Christmas 5K & Santa’s Half-Mile Keiki Dash will be at Kaunoa Senior Center on Sunday, December 15th. Presented by Valley Isle Road Runners, here’s one of the most anticipated holiday sports events of the year. Attendees are encouraged to dress in holiday theme, and can register online for the 5k or half-mile Keiki Dash. There’s a potluck following the race, so make … [Read more...] about Christmas 5K & Santa’s Half-Mile Keiki Dash at Kaunoa Senior Center