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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Author Susan Casey’s fascination with oceans shows no sign of ebbing
Last fall, Oahu’s Kimi Werner was featured in Outside magazine, a thrill for anyone. But when the spearfishing champion and waterwoman highlighted it on social media, her excitement was not as much about the article, but about its author, Susan Casey. When she learned that Casey would be writing the story, Werner posted, “I just about lost my mind!” Praising her as “a woman … [Read more...] about Author Susan Casey’s fascination with oceans shows no sign of ebbing
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
MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Local Surfer on Maui: Laird Hamilton
BEST LOCAL SURFER laird hamilton See BEST SURF EGO above. runner-up: the late steve cooney. (ap) … [Read more...] about MauiTime Best of Maui 2005: Best Local Surfer on Maui: Laird Hamilton