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And so the training begins…

Week 1 of intense training begins… 4 hr endurance paddle this morning. Thanks Stacy for keeping me company out there! I feel good so far (although I did have to take a nap today because I could barely keep my eyes open). 3 hrs of strength training, 41/2 hrs of cycling and 10 hrs of paddling… not to mention some ...read more

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

It’s been a great year so far and I’m looking forward to the rest of it! Very excited about my latest sponsor Naish. I’m looking forward to being a part of the team and riding their boards for all of my upcoming races and adventures. I was just over on Maui for the day to help ...read more

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The 40 year swell…

Hello hello.

Well, last week proved to me once again that I cannot rely on the surf forecast. At least not the forecast for Kona on the Big Island… The North Shore was pumping – Pipeline was closing out on the outer reefs and Waimea was at it’s finest. The Eddie was held on Tuesday, the 8th with Greg Long ...read more

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The latest…

Hi Everyone!

SURFS UP!!

Well, not quite yet but we are looking forward to our first big surf swell.. and they say (whoever “they” are) that it might be the biggest swell of the decade .. there is even talk of holding the prestigious Eddie contest. I have Mon/Tue off and I am looking forward to paddling out whether it’s ...read more

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After the Battle….

Hey Everyone! 

So it’s been a month since my last BIG race .. the 2nd Annual Battle of the Paddle put on by Rainbow Sandals in Dana Pt. CA. It was an exciting weekend – 3 events spread out over 2 days. The first day was the highly anticipated Elite race. There were over 100 competitors and thousands ...read more

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Horny Toad & Nau Clothing

Hey Everyone!

Just wanted to share my latest sponsors: Horny  Toad Activewear and Nau Eco Friendly Activewear. Just  got my first shipment and I love the clothes – so  comfortable & a perfect compliment to my active lifestyle. I can wear them while chilling with friends or out and about on a fun adventure. They’re all ...read more

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Molokai to Oahu 32-mile crossing

On July 26th, 2009,  I attempted to cross the revered Kaiwi channel and I had no idea what to expect.  The best advice that I had been given was that the channel was to be respected and to go into the race with no expectations.  As long as I paddled to the best of my ability and enjoyed my time ...read more

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