The smokin spring and summer Maliko report

[JF808]

@ Paid, yea it does, haha.

I dont worry about it too much on my OC, and I've come to realize that in that situation, nothing you can do really, use to lean back, but now that I realize it's more of a natural reaction rather then provide any sort of function, leaning back don't do jack, your weight it still in the same spot haha.

I've read that Kamanu Article, Luke's blog's are very interesting to read, and I encourage all to read it SUP or OC1. It's always great reading someones insight on downwind.

I really think that it's the swell period that dictates everything. love watching these videos, it's kinda my weather forecast as far as Olukai Race goes!!! so stoked, cant stop mentioning it!

[JF808]

Our sup trailer, Maliko bound!!!! We also have a trailer full of OC1's and OC2's coming over.  24 racers total from Big Island.  Plan on Hooking up with maui zoners on Friday!!

[headmount]

That's an impressive load. 

The BI is the spiritual center of the islands so please consult with the wind gods.  We're having issues over here with these lows that keep rolling through.  Yesterday was doable, actually pretty good but then the forecast through next wed looks grim... so hopefully there's a turn around by the 11th

[JF808]

we are praying for wind!!!!! it seems over the past few weeks Maliko had wind here and there, while everywhere else was nothing!!! So the odds are probably best there...  Last year was good up untill that weekend, and the wind backed off.

Last year our run on friday before race day was epic!!! Glad we were able to experience Maliko doing what she does best.  Come race day.... sad story.  So we are hoping for the best

[LaPerouseBay]

Excellent reverse (kona) south shore conditions this weekend.  I chose this inside line Sunday to avoid the usual slug fest among the hyper competitive paddlers in our group. 

Rather than start outside with them at Makena, I floated away early - inside.  Lucky for me, the tide was weak (about 30 min. after the peak high), so I had a great run.  Tide can have a big effect on the south shore.  Some spots will see standing waves or endless rides - depending on the tide.  As it turned out, the wind and reefs were surfy and fun.  Low effort and finished with the group.     

[paidmydues]

JF808,who's  team  da Big Island  OC-1  and canoe guys paddling for now,not called Livestrong anymore,jimmy something?
they doing real good.saw the results on OCPaddler for yesterday's PAA relay.

[paidmydues]

Good article that LBP,from Luke@Kamanu.The way I see those "low points" is the flat looking spot in front of the bumps,that's how it was pointed out to me,you see those,and paddle for them and stay on them and then they turn into a drop.while surfing that,look for another.

[LaPerouseBay]

Thanks Paid, I'll try that.  It's exactly the type of info I'm looking for.  It's easy to remember and fits perfectly with what I've been focusing on lately - "relax" and "keep the boat going downhill."

From web reports: the Big Island team that was Livestrong is now Mellow Johnny's.  It's a bike shop in Ausitn TX, owned by Lance Armstrong.  How about Daniel Chun taking second place in his FIRST solo attempt?  Second to Danny by 2 seconds?  Yikes, those Big Island boys are awesome this year!  3 of the top 7 in yesterday's relay.     
     

[paidmydues]

ok,so still livestrong.Daniel Chun second to Danny Ching by a couple seconds,awesome,but I think that was the race the other day,yesterday,first was Pat Dolan?Kai Bartlett.Big Island guys coming on strong.How about Danny Ching,stand up or Oc-1,phenomenal athlete.

[LaPerouseBay]

Yes, Danny Ching is amazing.  He will probably do the Olukai this weekend.  It will be interesting to see how he does against our local Maui guys in the standup race.  I hope Connor and Kai Lenny are around, those guys can motor.  Dave K. is doing a clinic this week on Maui, I'll bet he does the Olukai.  Livio is also super fast.  Kai Bartlett has been known to jump on a standup occasionally.  Maybe Jeremy can win it on his 22.     

The conditions for yesterday's relay were the worst Luke has ever seen.  I heard the headwind was creating 3 foot seas.  Just saw the winning time - Kai and Pat did 6:25.  Last year they won it in 4:21.  Only strong paddlers attempt the Kaiwi channel, relay or solo.  19 of the 60 teams DNF'd.      

This year's solo (2 weeks ago) was no walk in the park either.  Danny won it in 4:58,  Last year Jimmy Austin won it in 3:31.  

The Maui - Molokai was also rugged this year.  Zsolt won it in 3:29, last year he won it in 2:35.

[LaPerouseBay]

South shore had very good wind today.  Very nice glides all the way to the Kea Lani. 

Hey, Hawaiian, I like rest on your ama?  I'm tired.      

[headmount]

Nice fly by and neat pic.  Looked really good, especially considering how grey it looked in the distance towards the finish.

[covesurfer]

Swells looked nice!

[LaPerouseBay]

More ama shenanigans today.

[LaPerouseBay]

Excellent wind today.  Super fun run.