has anyone got race results from leg one yet by any chance? Just trying to find out how Sam Parker went. I haven't been able to find anything on any websites....

Mormaii Triple Crown of Downwind Paddling web-site www.handsomebuggaproductions.com

The Poi Bowl...1st Leg of the Maui Jim Triple Crown of SUP The Triple Crown consists of Three Events on Maui. The First Event is from Maliko Gulch to Kahului Harbor (9.54 miles). The Second Event goes from Maliko Gulch to Honolua Bay (21-miles). The Third and final Event of the series, paddlers traverse the Pai'lolo channel from Honolua Bay to Kaunakakai Harbor, Moloka'i (27-miles). These events are on three consecutive weekends – July 3rd, July 10th and July 16th. On Sunday morning July 3rd – we all had to be at Maliko Gulch by 10:00am. The turnout for the event was great. There were 60 competitors, and they were some of the best on the island. We had our skippers meeting at about 11:00am and the start was before Noon. The race started inside of Maliko Bay between two buoys. I started towards the left side of the bay. When I got outside of the bay, I was in second place behind Jerry Bess. Within 5 minutes of being in the bumps, I passed him up and I was in the lead. I just put my head down and focused on one thing and that was wining. I looked back to see my competition a few times, but I stayed focused and kept catching bumps. The trade winds were light to moderate, but still was super fun and I got some good long glides. When I came around the outside of Kahului Harbor I was still in first. I had a good lead on second and third place – Livio Menelau and Mark Raaphorst. So, all I had to do was keep my pace coming into the harbor to the finish line at the beach. At the finish there were a lot of people hooting and hollering for my first place finish! It was super fun race and a bunch of great competitors. There was good food, awards ceremony and I went home with a beautiful glass trophy and some prize money. Once I got home – I showered up and was on my way to the airport for the DaHui Independence Day Race – Monday July 4th on Oahu's North Shore. I want to thank my sponsors for all their help and support – Starboard, Rainbow Sandals, Maui Jim Sunglasses, EFX Technology, Dakine, Nike, GoPro Cameras, On It Pro, Waterman's Sunscreen, Sunrite Maui, SIC and Hi-Tech Sports. Also a big Mahalo to all the event organizers and volunteers. Aloha - Connor Baxter

Not sure exactly as full results haven't been published yet but I think Alan Cadiz got 8th and I can't recall who got 9th. I came across in 10th with Andy super close in 11th. To be honest we were just happy to come in ahead of Andrea who was coming home fast. Dave on the other hand had a shocker with a rudder that came undone when he was in the top 3. He's been flying all week and was right on Livio's tail when finally he had to stop to try fix it. No luck sadly and he was forced to limp home in the 50's. Should have a chance to put up some Maliko footage soon. Good wind forecast for the next few days. Sweet. Sam.

Is that Currumbins Alison Fulligar that came in fourth , well done.

Well done Sammy, what did you end up paddling ? Andre, Chucky and I thought of you guys as we paddled the lake tonight...ha

Stoked for you guys I'm dreaming about Maliko already. Just watch out for those mutant turtles when your one an all time runner they will break your board (Help Me Please Mr Wizard) Well done Alison stoked for ya 4th place you would have smashed a few of the girls. When you next talk to Devin tell her, her secret admirer says G'day. laugh DW Hay Dave how good do those Bullets good stoked for ya

Well done Ali! Great result! Especially since Andrea, Talia, and Devon are the top 3 paddlers on Maui! It looks like those girls had the same placing in the Olu Kai race back in May. Good luck in the next 2 races Ali - you will kill it!

Does anyone know.. Was Michi (12th place) on the new 14' Glide? DJ

Thanks.. I love the current one so much it's hard to imagine it being better.. Can't wait to check it out myself.. I don't want to sell mine till I've done a side by side comparo.. I love the current ones nose rocker and rails. DJ