Jen and I had an easy flight to Maui, picked up our rental car and went right to the opening party to pick up my registration kit. The next morning I picked up my rental gear from Matt Pritchard and then headed to Ho'okipa beach park for the opening ceremony.
My first heat was scheduled and I headed out against some very competent masters. Here is a summary of what each day held for us:
Oct 31 Masters 1st round 2/4 - Lahaina for Halloween
Nov 1 Masters 2nd round 4/4
Nov 2 Drive to Hana
Nov 3 Watch pros!
Nov 4 Free sailed at Kanaha, hard to get out and through the triangle wave
Nov 5 Free sailed at Kanaha, great run out and watched Steve getting a private lesson from Matt
Nov 7 Running at the Yoga retreat / 30th anniversary dinner at Mama's
Nov 8 Hike to Jaws
Nov 10 Hike to Waihou spring forest reserve
Nov 11 Hike to Jaws, later slogging at Kanaha
Nov 12 SUP at Kanaha
Nov 13 My only and final Amateur heat 8/8, closing ceremony and flight to the Big Island
My 2016 AWT Rankings:
4/36 Masters
16/73 Amateurs
I'll let the pictures below summarize the trip in more detail!
It was a great adventure. My 3 AWT stops this year, Morocco, Mexico and Maui were all fantastic. Many thanks to Sam Bittner, Dawn & JP Pooley, the AWT crew, the Pritchard brothers, Si Crowther and Jimmie Hepp for their various and wonderful contributions.
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| Brian Talma, me and Hotsails Jeff Henderson |
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| Just avoided the rocks! |
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| And made it back! |
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| Watching the pros! |
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| The pros had huge conditions |
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| KP on he way to winning the Aloha |
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| More than mast high waves |
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| Professional Action! |
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| Jen SUPing |
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| Jen's meeting with the surf tourist |
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| My inspiration |
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| Jaws surf contest |
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| Sharing waves down at Lanes with Boujmaa |
