12 year old ripper grom Tanner McDaniel from Kauai came to visit Maui this past weekend. He was staying at my place and he had a good time for sure. It was his first time bodyboarding here and he competed in the Paia Beach Fest. He also got to surf some good Kahului Harbor and Honolua Bay which was epic! Tanner ended up placing 1st in the Menehune Division and 2nd in the Juniors. The Paia Beach Fest was a warm up contest for him because he will be back for the USBA regionals which will be held in March. One more thing, I was super stoked to see so much groms ripping this past weekend at the contest. Maui is holding so much potential for sure. I have had so much great memories of competing at the beach fest over the years and I am stoked to see it going strong! Mahalo to all of the staff at Paia and sponsors for keeping this contest going. Aloha :)
Tanner McDaniel backflipping at the harbor
Party wave at Paia bay. Tanner's first session at Paia Bay last Friday
Contest day. Tanner ready for take care and super stoked!
Kimbo Hags DK Open floater.
Getting interviewed by Akaku somehow.
Tanner and I with our prizes and medals. Tanner got 1st in the Menehune division and 2nd in the Juniors. Kimbo hags got 2nd in the DK Open. stoked groms!
We had an epic dinner after the contest at my house. We also played charades and it was Tanner's turn. Good times.
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