Paddle Imua goes Global for 2020 With participants separated by oceans, social distancing won’t be a problem for Imua Family Services’ annual paddling race benefiting Camp Imua. For the past eight years, Imua Family Services has unified water sports athletes from around the state and world through Paddle Imua, a benefit race along the famous …
Can you give us a little background about how Morey Inc. began? The Morey Family has been instrumental in creating the aquatic community, as we know it today. From holding the 1st professional surf contest in 1965, to the invention of the world renowned Morey Boogie Board in 1971. (Side note: We no longer have any …
Photo courtesy of Deep Relief Maui It is with great pleasure that we announce Paddle Imua 2014’s smashing success! This year the Maliko Downrun Race raised $23,935.00 for Camp Imua 2014. This year 159 participants, 24 sponsors and dozens of volunteers lent their kokua to make #PaddleImua the most successful yet. Our Title sponsor BLUESMITHS …
A team of social media professionals and photographers will be covering today’s #PaddleImua downwind run- from Maliko Gulch at check-in all the way until the end of the finish line party at Hawaiian Canoe Club. The feed below will be updated live, feel free to scroll and click through to follow all of the action! …
Aloha Paddlers & Friends of Paddle Imua! We can’t wait to gather with you tomorrow for what’s sure to be a beautiful day, an exciting race, and an inspiring event in support of Camp Imua! Special thanks to our title sponsor, BLUESMITHS! We know there are a lot of details to follow when planning to attend …
Imua Family Services and Paddle Imua is happy to welcome guest blogger, Tim Lara of Hawaiian Paddle Sports to our Paddle Imua blog today. In addition to being a champion paddler, business owner, and all-around exceptional human, Tim serves as Vice Chair of the Surfrider Foundation Maui and is a certified marine naturalist. Tim was …
1. Paddle Imua will be three years old this year! Can you tell us how you became involved? I become involved on day 1 when I was Executive Director of Hawaiian Canoe Club and I offered up our hale at Hoaloha Park to be the finish line and host the post-race celebration. Since then Paddle …
Are you an athlete? State Champion Coach and Outrigger Canoe Paddler at Hawaiian Canoe Club What role have you played in in Paddle Imua? I am the owner of Hawaiian Paddle Sports, Private alternative for ocean activities on Maui. Canoe, Kayak, Surf and SUP. What about outdoor sports (or paddling specifically) excite you? The sense …
#PaddleImua 2014 just got a bit tastier! We are drooling at the fact that this year’s Food & Drink Sponsor are none other than NUKA Maui and Maui Brew Company. We are honored that these two Maui grown establishments are a part of Paddle Imua’s Local Cause, Camp Imua! If you’ve registered, get ready to …
What is your name? Paige alms Your sport? Professional surfer. Billabong XXL big wave awards nominee 2012, 2013 1. What about outdoor sports (or paddling in specific) excite you? Being in the water brings me the most joy in my life! 2. How does connecting with the ocean have therapeutic or healing effects on …