This sea turtle decided to paddle with us this morning. I stopped to adjust my leash and looked to my side and to my surprise this older turtle was checking me out. I started to paddle to give him some space and the turtle stayed with us. At one point when I decide to stop and observe, the turtle appeared to want to climb on the board almost placing one flipper on the board. We stopped to watch the turtle and then he swam down deep. An unexpected experience paddling this morning. Get out and … [Read more...]

This is photo is of one of the dogs that was adopted at the Maui Humane Society. Our plan was to volunteer there today, but we arrived there too late to be trained first. We ended up checking out the facility and the dogs. A lot of cute dogs and puppies available for adoption. A very nice facility. Beautiful flat water Paddle this morning, with crystal clear waters and a few rays spotted. Cheers/Aloha … [Read more...]

A tough mile paddle against wind up to a very fast fun wave riding paddle back. The beautiful hills of Molokai kept me occupied while trying to paddle into the windy afternoon winds. I think I will stick to the morning paddle sessions. Enjoy your evening and get out in your environment. Cheers/Aloha … [Read more...]

Sunrise over the Maui Mountainside this morning with a relaxing breeze. Time to get the Laird boards out and head out. There is nothing like a morning paddle or surf session in Maui. Taking our Newf Surf farmer market bags to the farmers market later. Enjoy your day. Cheer/Aloha … [Read more...]

Maui goodies in our Newf Surf Farmers Market Bags. Maui chips. pineapple, Kona coffee, salted & chocolate macadamia nuts and surfing goat cheese and local beer. The macadamia nuts won't last long. Paddling South shore for a few days, then head north shore. cheers,/aloha … [Read more...]

Morning in Maui, everyone paddling, jogging and enjoying the morning breeze with their coffee. Heading out with our 12 foot Laird boards before the wind picks up. Using our Newf Surf bags to carry them together to the shore. Enjoy your day! Cheers/Aloha … [Read more...]

Everyone on Maui's West side waiting for the evening sun to set behind Lanai. The breeze is incredible and a few paddle boarders are out on the water. Enjoy your night. Cheers and Aloha … [Read more...]

12 hours till Newf Surf is heading back to Maui. I saw this sticker on the back of a car yesterday after surfing. We will be placing surf bags in surf shops, meeting with surf ambassadors and "One Percent for the Planet" recipient sponsors. We also will be planning this years co-sponsorship of Paddle Imua, Paddle Imua a paddling event for Camp Imua, a camp for kids with special needs. Cheers/Aloha … [Read more...]