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
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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
Interview with Maui Surfer Mark Angell – October 14, 1997
Mark Angell has been living a surfer’s dream for over four decades. He began building surfboards in the Sixties and is still shaping today. When he first arrived in Hawaii in 1968, surfing was not yet the industry it is today. Mark helped pioneer the legitimacy of surfing as a business. George Olson was Mark’s influence as a kid. George is a master craftsman (who’s works … [Read more...] about Interview with Maui Surfer Mark Angell – October 14, 1997