The island of Maui is a drawing board where many ocean sports have been created. For years, people have migrated to the Valley Isle to chalk out new and exciting ways to test the boundaries between man, wind and water. This is the eve of kite surfing, and there’s a new wind blowing. In the mid 1980s, an engineer from Oregon named Cory Roeseler designed a kite big enough to … [Read more...] about Talking Story with Maui Kite Surfers – July 21, 1998
Peter Sterling
On The Rise Interview with Maui Surfer Lili Mckinney – June 23, 1998
Lili Mckinney Age: 17 Home: Maui Dave Sweedler: How did you get involved in surfing? Lili Mckinney: When I was younger, my family went to the beach all the time and everybody surfed. Sweedler: Who are your influences? Mckinney: Shaun Fleming is my hero. And my cousin Gus Gebb. Sweedler: Do you compete in contests? Mckinney: I have for a couple … [Read more...] about On The Rise Interview with Maui Surfer Lili Mckinney – June 23, 1998
Interview with Maui Surfer Victor Lopez – June 9, 1998
The early 70’s was an exciting time, when surfing was elevated to a new dimension. Like in many sports, pioneers progressed into legends, and set the standards for future generations to follow. Victor Lopez’s life has revolved around the ocean, a place where has gathered strength and wisdom to help make this planet a better place to surf. It was at the University of Hawaii … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Victor Lopez – June 9, 1998
Interview with Maui Surfer Buzzy Kerbox – April 14, 1998
Lured in by a cover of a Beach Boy’s album, Buzzy Kerbox was introduced to the life of surfing at an early age. Born far away from his favorite backdoor barrel in a city called Indianapolis, his family made the move to Hawaii when he was 10. From then on, surfing became a major part of his life. Three years after catching his first wave in the Kailua shorebreak, … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Buzzy Kerbox – April 14, 1998