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Category: Hookipa

the foundation of wave sailing

I love this photo that Sofie Louca took on Sunday. It captures so much of what matters to me in my windsurfing. Ever since I started really getting into wavesailing when I was 10 or 11, my dad always impressed on me that a good bottom turn is the key to good wave riding. Period. […]

no wind no worries

Today the wind was funky and I didn’t even bother trying to sail (and after my 6 hours on the water yesterday, I was quite sun-tired). Instead I did some logistical work in the morning and then needed to get out of the house. So I went for a hike in the West Maui Mountains. […]

do what makes you happy

(Here are some new photos added to the post)           Today was a good day on the water– medium size waves and good wind. I was back on my dumpster diver quatro quad (repaired after being run over by a tourist) and loving it! The shorter board feels so good in […]

even gods…

First off, I love this:   Hookipa today was quite typical for a fall day: logo high waves with mast high sets and light gusty wind. I went out first on a 5.0 and it worked well, but since I’m working on getting this current board dialed for the rest of the season, I couldn’t […]