This race supports a great cause on the island of Maui - Camp Imua for special needs children. It was held on Saturday 4th May with around 100 paddlers fronting up for the downwinder from Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbour - approx 10 miles east to west along Maui's North Shore
Conditions were tough... it was hot with light winds!... Nevertheless, the pacific ocean presented itself in all its glory with sparkling hues, crystal clear water, and light tailwinds that did give us some relief from having to slogg it out for the entire distance. Everyone had a great paddle and posted times that were much faster than the conditions would have suggested.
A young 17 yr old Aussie paddler from Victoria - Matt Nottage, who was riding one of our Foote Maliko 14's, gave the field a run for their money and smoked in at 11th place overall and came 5th in the Mens 14' Div.... Big congrats to Matt, who will be out there again this weekend flying the Aussie flag in the Olukai Race.
The Foote Maliko 14's dominated in the 14' Div
Travis Baptiste 1st 14' Mens
Kathy Shipman 2nd 14' Womens
Congrats to Travis and Kathy for their outstanding results
Many thanks to the Bluesmith crew who organised a great event, and provided paddlers with delicious food at the finish, loads of Hawaiian amber ale, and post-race party with lots of local flavour.
Paddle Imua, and next weekends Olukai Race, are events to definitely mark on your calendar for next year. These races cater for beginner, novice and advanced paddlers.... are loads of fun, and offer an amazing way for you to experience Hawaiian Ocean Culture.
Happy to help anyone out with more info - aloha Barb
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Congrats Matt..
He often joins us and can be seen here at the 40 sec mark to my left on his dad's Fanatic.
DJ
Matt Nottage is a great example of the future of this sport .... these young guns are as humble as they come, and are so well supported by their parents. We are stoked to have Matt paddling one of our boards.... and Paul (his Dad) other than being a great paddler in himself, is one of the best board caddies I've seen.
Looking forward seeing more Aussies over here for these events.
Pimp away Barb. Love hearing about Bill's boards as they represent the true essence of the sport...
Can't wait to get over there in a couple of months.
Look forward seeing you Dave, and all the other Aussies coming over to Maui. We love what we do, and take pride in contributing to the paddling community. Not sure what to say about ET's pimping remark other than... Aloha Bro, go do something useful in life and next time tell someone that gives a ... 
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Select to expand quoteBarbUtech said...
Look forward seeing you Dave, and all the other Aussies coming over to Maui. We love what we do, and take pride in contributing to the paddling community. Not sure what to say about ET's pimping remark other than... Aloha Bro, go do something useful in life and next time tell someone that gives a ... !!
Hey barb, u must be gettin pretty spoilt doin maliko nearly everyday. Lucky bugger!
Look forward to catchin up with ya in july. Gonna be aussies everywhere there in july.
X angie
Hi Barb, I do do something usefull in life . I run a Paleative care team and look after dying people at home. I work around fifty hours a week but get paid for twenty because it is designated as a part time position.
That doesn't bother me though because I am getting older and it also gives a lot back to the community and in particular families who have a loved one dying at home.
The pimping remark was directed at your comments re your boards and products. Not just in this post but in previous ones.
In Australia we are free to make comments and lots of people do.
I will not belittle myself by having a go back at you but suffice to say that your nasty comment has not upset me, rather it has amused me as I have a wonderful productive life.
Good Luck.
ET.
Thats wonderful so good to hear ET...Was no nasty comment though, sometimes you just need to set things straight... and really happy that my comment got you to pipe up and use words effectively and say what you really mean. Wishing you all the best... Aloha xx
Hey Angie... yeah, I wish Imua was my first run to the harbour since July 2011 did one run to Kanaha last week, and that has been my lead-up to the DW season. Looking forward to Olukai this weekend - hope to get some trades back next day or so! Look forward seeing you back on home turf next week... I'm home 14th till 30th xxxx
