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Photos: Kai Lenny catches north swell at Hoʻokipa ahead of this week’s Aloha Classic

Photographer Darrell Wong captured these images of Maui waterman Kai Lenny at Hoʻokipa during last week’s north swell. This came ahead of the Aloha Classic event at Hoʻokipa this week, happening Oct. 21- Nov. 1, 2024. Established in 1984, the Aloha Classic is the longest running windsurfing wave event, and is the final stop on the International Windsurfing Tour. 

Akakū Upstairs: action watersports cinematographer Jace Panebianco 

Renowned action watersports cinematographer, producer, and director, Jace Panebianco, will host a screening and discussion at the next Akakū Upstairs salon on August 17.

Day 1 of 2018 Maui Aloha Classic Boasts “Best Day of Still Young Winter Season”

Contest organizers of the 2018 Maui Aloha Classic say 18+ foot faces with 20 to 25 knot offshore conditions provided “the absolute best day of the still young winter season” at Hoʻokipa on Maui’s North Shore.

Aloha Classic Called ON! at Ho‘okipa, Maui

With the wind and waves building overnight, head judge Duncan Coombs called competition ON at Hoʻokipa for today, Nov. 1, 2017. 

Kai Lenny’s Quest to Save our Seas

Maui’s multi-sport phenom, Kai Lenny, is crossing all of the channels in the Islands on multiple crafts to raise awareness for the environment. The project…

PREMIERE: Pro Windsurfer Sarah Hauser’s “Girl on Wave” 4/21

On Friday April 21st, Professional Windsurfer Sarah Hauser will premiere her new film, Girl on Wave at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. The film follows th…

PHOTOS: Dakine Reopens Original Paʻuwela Store

From it’s inception in the heart of Maui’s surf community in 1979, Dakine has been a prominent fixture in the islands. Founded by Rob Kaplan, the brand was b…

Part-Time Resident Found Unresponsive in Kīhei Waters

Emergency crews responded to the beach fronting the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in South Maui for an unresponsive man pulled from the water on Friday.

Harnessing the Power of the Wind with Surfer Tatiana Howard

It’s safe to say that Tatiana Howard is happy pretty much anywhere she can see the ocean. She calls herself a Maui mermaid who loves surfing, kiting and windsurfing. She’s also the founder of The Butterfly Effect, a worldwide movement meant to empower and inspire women around the globe through water sports. The first Butterfly […]

Ocean Rescues at Pōhaku Park “S-Turns” in Kahana

Emergency crews were called to the scene of Pōhaku Park “S-Turns” in Kahana following a report of an ocean goer in distress at around 1:55 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016.

Get blown away by Surf & Turf

by Maesyn Whether you prefer adventure sports on water or on land, you will find something to inspire your inner daredevil this Saturday night. “SURF & TURF” is tonight’s double feature screening of two of Poor Boyz Productions’ two most electrifying new films. “Revolver” is a breathtaking look at the action and adventure in the […]