Homegrown Maui boy Micah Nickens is taking new school surfing into a spiritual level. He has placed himself into the spotlight and is gaining recognition as a solid surfer throughout the world. A positive representative of the sport, Micah is becoming a role model for today’s youth. Micah is a graduate of the Matt Kinoshita school of positive living. With the help of his … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Micah Nickens – May 26, 1998
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Interview with Maui Surfer Steve Cooney – April 28, 1998
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
Interview with Maui Surfer Alika Moepono – January 20, 1998
The Moepono family has lived on the North Shore of Oahu since the 1800s. Alika’s father is pure Hawaiian and his mother, who's from Maui, is German and Irish. He has five brothers and two sisters. Being born and raised on Oahu’s North Shore, all the brothers got into surfing at a young age. Fishing has been a way of life for the Moepono family for generations. They are … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Alika Moepono – January 20, 1998
Interview with Maui Surfer Lloyd Ishimine – December 23, 1997
In almost every surf interview for Maui Time, Lloyd Ishimine’s name has come up as a positive influence. His pure enthusiasm and contributions to surfing are what has helped elevate the quality of the sport. He was born on Oahu, where he lived until five, and then the family made the move to Maui. He quickly became involved in surfing, paddling out at Kahului Harbor with his … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Lloyd Ishimine – December 23, 1997