Born in Santa Barbara, California and transplanted to Ha`iku, Maui, Hawai`i in 2001 where I saw my first waveski, at a garage sale for $25. Having been involved in whitewater sports while living on the mainland, I thought this 'thing' was perfect for what I wanted to do- paddle and surf. After a lot of internet research I learned more about waveskis and eventually found Boatertalk, where I came into contact with other paddlesurfers such as Vince Shay, Fletcher Burton and Randy Phillips. They came to Maui in 2003 to film "The Search: 2" and I met up with them for a few mind-blowing sessions. Meeting up again in California that summer I picked up a more modern and not-so-beat-up ski off of Fletcher. (more).