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OUR STAFF |
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Teamwork
The team of coaches at Maui Sports Unlimited has an enormous amount of coaching experience from very diverse areas of sport and regions of the globe. The goal of this team is to provide the highest quality personalized service and to help facilitate the learning experience of their students in a safe, positive student centered manner.
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Suzie Johnson
Surfing, Stand-up paddle-boarding,
Windsurfing and Kiteboarding. Suzie is an IKO certified
Kiteboarding Instructor, Travel and activity enquiries and
a storehouse of local knowledge. Originally from Seal Beach
California Suzie has always loved the beach lifestyle. Suzie's
family brought her to Maui every year since she was seven years
old. She first tried windsurfing in Hawaii in 1985 and fell in
love with it. Suzie moved to Maui after college and has never looked
back. Suzie runs the Ladies Days for kiteboarding and personally
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Hugh Stott
Hugh has 20 years of experience as a teacher and a coach with
certifications in swimming, skiing, snowboarding, and
windsurfing. Born and raised in Melbourne Australia he came to
America to complete a degree in resort management and went on to
help manage one of the largest ski/snowboard schools in the
world. Hugh's philosophy is "The best sailor/surfer on the water is the one with the biggest smile". |
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Linda Stott
Linda has been an instructor since 1985. Her focus has shifted from the ski/snowboard industry to her passion - windsurfing. Linda's enthusiasm is displayed through her energy and knowledge that she brings to every lesson. Her goal is to motivate more women to be involved in windsurfing by providing a supportive environment in which to learn. Linda has donated much time and energy for women's windsurfing clinics here on Maui.
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Cathy Lamoureux
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a dedicated windsurfing instructor and school teacher. When
school is out in Summer, Cathy teaches our "Summer School" kids
camps. She is one of our main instructors in our summer
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Ashley Baxter
Born and raised windsurfing on Maui. Ashley is a windsurfing
instructor and camp counselor. |
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NIQUE VETROMILE: While
some people sit in front of the T.V. and eat, I get up every
morning, get in my bathing suit, pack a cooler and head out
(with my family) to the beach. Not only do I windsurf in the
summer in one of the best spots in the world, but I spend my
falls, winters and springs in Aspen Colorado skiing,
horseback riding, biking and of coarse going to school.
For me windsurfing is a privilege, but for some it is a
lifestyle. When I first started windsurfing I would go as
far as the buoys that mark the end of the swim zone. As I
learned to go farther out I became more and more afraid of
the things in the water. Then one day I realized that
nothing will hurt me if I don’t bother it. Not being afraid
of the water has let me be open to new ideas and new ways of
trying things. This year I learned how to jibe two different
ways, tack and do a front hand drop and a back hand drop. I
sailed with lots of pros who gave me new information and
expanded my windsurfing knowledge. I started sailing tandem
with my dad when I was 3 years old. My first solo was a
Pluto sail and a big floaty board (dagger board and all).
Now I sail short boards, eight footers. I even take my
parents slalom boards out when they let me. This summer I
learned to go fast, race in slalom buoys and even sailed in
on a five foot wave. I love windsurfing and will sail till I
drop. |
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Kristen
She is a
windsurfing instructor, camp counselor & coach. Kristen was a
graduate of the Summer Kids camp Program, and grew up
windsurfing on Maui. |
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Will
He is a
friendly windsurfing instructor from Ireland who summers on
Maui, and a returning Kids Camp counselor. Will is very popular
with the kids and teaches the intermediates and adults too. |
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Mark
He is a
windsurfing instructor from Ireland. This is his first summer in
Hawaii. He loves travel, and kids camps. |
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Jonothan Harvey
Jonathan grew up in Hood River
Oregon (the gorge). and has become a very talented windsurfer.
An expert in freestyle tricks, and advanced wavesailing
maneuvers. Jonothan is also a favorite instructor in our Summer
Kids camps. A versatile instructor Jon, can teach all levels of
windsurfing. Jonothan always has a smile and loves his job. |
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Eric Reinstra
Is another lifelong windsurfer.
Both his parents windsurfed. He started windsurfing when he was
seven years old. Eric grew up with the sport and found his love
for wavesailing leading him to Hawaii. Eric is also an
accomplished Kiteboarder, and is sponsored by several companies.
Eric teaches windsurfing in our regular adult programs, and in
our Summer Keiki Camps too. Eric loves anything to do with the
water, and when he isn't teaching, he can always be seen out
there riding. |
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Maggie Roca
Is a dedicated windsurfer originally from Argentina, now lives
Hawaii. She is one of our newest and brightest windsurfing &
Surfing instructors. Maggie has taught for several years already
and she has lots of local experience. She likes to windsurf in
big waves especially at Hookipa. She also works part time in a
realtors office in Kahului. |
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Zack Mack
Is our main surfing Instructor.
Born and raised on Maui, Zack has a unique local knowledge of
the island. He teaches all levels of Surfing, from our regular
beginner surf classes up to surfaris, and advanced short-board &
Longboard surfing. Zack is also a certified Kitesurfing
instructor and teaches our kiteboarding lessons too. Zack
is also a passionate sailor and travels to sail yachts to
different destinations around the world. Zack also has his
Captain's license and works in the parasailing industry as well. |
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Sunya
She is a
windsurfing instructor for 6years, she is a kids camp coach &
councilor and is adored by the kids. She loves travel and winter
sports too. |
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Derek
He is a
windsurfing instructor for 6years, & comes to Maui each summer.
Derek is always either teaching or sailing. |
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Ray Managan
He is a windsurfing
instructor, He is a kids camp councilor and is adored by the
kids. and he is an avid photographer. Ray can also be seen
working away at the Hotsails store too. |
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Juan
originally from Brazil Juan is very friendly, a
people person, and a patient instructor. Juan is fluent in
Spanish, Portuguese and English and he teaches
windsurfing part time, and is store manager at Kanaha Kai. |
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Eric Beale
originally from England, Eric is a world famous Speed record
holder for windsurfing. Eric runs our speed windsurfing clinics,
and is available for private lessons too. |
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Harry Wiewel
Harry is a
windsurfer, waterman and all round nice guy. Harry is a great
photographer and friend of our school. (He is also a budding
tea-bagger but don't tell his windsurfing friends). |
