Swell Events

I just did something inspiring that I had to share with all our swellblog readers. Last week I attended a Vision Board Party with 12 incredible ‘Swell Women’ at Jennifer Lynn’s (amazing yoga instructor) home in Kula, Maui. With tag boards, scissors, glue sticks and magazines in hand the 12 of us began creating and sharing our visions for 2010. The reason I want to share this with you? Don’t stop dreaming of the things you would like to see manifest in your life or life on earth or better yet glue those dreams on a poster board that you see everyday. I’m looking at mine now!  If you should decide to host a Vision Board Event at your home, please let us know how it goes and send some pictures!

Spreading out our dreams.

Stephanie and Melissa with big smiles.

Finished product!

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Although the shore break was a little pounding on Saturday, Jan. 9th, 2010, it didn’t stop the passion of over 300 women paddling for Breast Cancer at the Four Seasons Beach on Maui. Suzie Cooney the brain child of “Stand Up for Women’s Health and Fitness” and her partner Tom Callan, created an event like no other on Maui that included guest speakers, SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) lessons, gear, hula classes, raffle, group paddle and more. The free event was to promote breast cancer awareness along with the importance of staying fit and healthy. Thanks to Suzie and Tom for doing such an amazing job and putting on a top notch and organized event on Maui. If you would like to make a donation to Breast Cancer awareness, please visit Suzie’s website at http://www.standuppaddlingfitness.com/.

Gorgeous Day with Maui Clear Water

Some action shots from the Boat! Just starting the Paddle.

Suzie Cooney teaching one of the hundreds of women in attendence.

Alison Dressler and yours truly taking some time off from Paddle Boarding to practive Hula.

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I don’t know how we do it but every year we go to the Billabong Pro my hubby and I always seem to get the best seats in the house. Check out the video I made showing off Honolua Bay and some incredible surfing at the Billabong Pro Surf Event. Enjoy!

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Here is a little video I made from a look out spot near our home. It’s the first JAWS session of the winter and it was BIG. Enjoy!

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Do you live in San Francisco? This sounds like an awesome event to attend.

Save The Waves Coalition presents Save The Waves Film Festival, an evening of inspiring environmental films and epic surf films, live music, an art exhibit and a party to benefit the ocean. Featuring Captain Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society presenting a talk about “The Cove” film and the Northern California premiere of “Lost Prophets” surf film.

Save The Waves Film Festival  features these award-winning films:
- “The Cove” – winner of numerous international film festivals and described as “a certain Oscar nominee” by acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert.
- “Lost Prophets” – a new surf film with Dave Rastovich, Hans Hagen, Chris Del Moro & Reef Macintosh.
- “All Points South” – Best Short Film Award Winner, New York Surf Film Festival; this is a film by Save The Waves.

- “Devils Teeth” – a short film about diving with great white sharks at the Farallon Islands.

SAVE THE WAVES FILM FESTIVAL
At 7pm on November 13, 2009
Victoria Theatre, San Francisco
Admission: $20 & $50 (VIP Green Wave)

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Who let the dogs out?

DOG SURF A THON & DOG SURF CLINICS SET FOR ANNUAL EVENT
Grab your Dog  your board, all your friends furry and non  and register for the 4th annual  Surf Dog A Thon. If your dog doesn’t’ surf  no worries sign up for a Doggie Surf Clinic to teach your dog to hang 20 .

Surf Dog 2009 on September 13 will feature the first, “Doo the Dah for the Dogs” contest. Individual and team surfers of up to 10 people will surf in two 20-minute heats while wearing themed costumes. Judges including world champion surfers, members of the media and Swami’s Surfing Association will pick the top three individual or team costumes as well as the best themed team ride.

Click here for more info and to register.

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There are some great fireworks in Maui to check out on 4th of July

If you are looking for fireworks on Maui, check out the city of Lahaina and the Grand Wailea Resort. Also, there is a Rodeo in Makawao that’s a big hoot! Have fun and don’t blow off any fingers.

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An aerial view of my home town.

Paia is Maui’s north shore old-style plantation town. Sometimes called a “hippy town”, it is in the center of the Windsurfing Capital of the World. It is quaint, colorful, and a part of Maui’s history that is fast disappearing elsewhere. Today it is hosting it’s First Annual Paia Fest with loads of activities for everyone. The first annual Paia Fest is today, June 28, from 12-10pm. Nowhere else can you find a line up of entertainment like the one planned for you by the town of Paia. Over twenty music acts and dozens of local artists and vendors are providing family friendly entertainment that also will benefit the Maui Food Bank, the Dharma Center, Maui Breast Cancer Fund, and Mana’o Radio. Enjoy!

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setting up for a headstand

Not feeling Blissed-out? Try a Cartwheel. SwellWomen Guest Sandee Zahn and myself are blissed out.

We had some time to kill at the Maui Film Festival so Sandee (SwellWomen guest extraordinaire) and I decided to entertain the masses by our awesome cartwheels shown here. The lawn at the Maui Film Festival was also a great venue for some yoga practice as well. I love you Sandee…thanks for all the laughs.

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Maui Surfer Girls is a wonderful camps for teens!

Our good friends at Maui Surfer Girls , a surf camp for teens on the island of Maui want to provide seven deserving local teens with financial assistance to attend the Maui Surfer Girls summer camp sessions. With the help of the Boys & Girls Club of Maui and people like yourself,  this big dream can be made possible for seven very lucky local girls who otherwise would not be able to attend a summer camp.
If you have enjoyed working with Maui Surfer Girls (MSG) at our SwellWomen retreats or if you wish to help someone’s dream come true, read on. MSG is asking for support to reach their goal of $3500. Your donation is tax deductible and can be done online here: MSG Scholarship Fund. Please write “Maui Surfer Girls Scholarship Fund” in the description box of the Pay Pal Form.

Or you can mail a check written to “Boys and Girls Club of Maui” in the memo please write:  Maui Surfer Girls Scholarship Fund.

Mailing Address:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, Inc.
P.O. Box 427
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96733

They are looking for 35 parents, alumni, or friends of MSG to donate $100 each to meet their goal!  And they will be appreciative of any amount in between! Make a big difference to seven girls!

Mahalo for your support!

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