Check out this new idea that came a reality in New Zealand. My boyfriend and his friend came up the idea of having the first ever surf wax vending machine. Click here to read more about it on The Dominion Post (New Zealand Newspaper).
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Check out this new idea that came a reality in New Zealand. My boyfriend and his friend came up the idea of having the first ever surf wax vending machine. Click here to read more about it on The Dominion Post (New Zealand Newspaper).
I pulled up at Ho’okipa just like every day for a windsurf session. As I arrived and start rigging, the lifeguards launched the jetski into the water and stabbed this sign in front of the beach(sign featured below!)…yikes! I then started thinking to myself that I should not go out, but than I thought again that sharks are always out there. I was just hesitant because some one saw it and there was a sign now on the beach. Crazy what the mind does. I decided to go out anyways after 20 minutes of debating on the beach. I can say my hair stayed dry the longest ever! I fell once and swam the fastest I could. I tried to stay calm but the thought of a shark was definitely in my mind.
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I hardly ever surf here, but with this big swell it was actually kind of fun!
Thanks for he pics Shaun Stodder!
Vana - the Hawaiian sea urchin… don’t step on these when you’re out in the water!
Kevin Pritchard capturing a fun moment of mine in the Ho’okipa winter waves! Thanks Kevin!
Today we had really good conditions for windsurfing. The past couple days have been super calm or gusty offshore winds, but today was great! I loved it! The waves were a good size, the wind was steady, and the sun was shining.
Happy Bappy Be - Diddle Li’ Day to me! I am now 23! : )
Thanks for all the birthday wishes!
photo by: pritchardimaging.com
The Dominican Republic Butterfly Effect 2009 video is now online! The 1st Dominican Republic Butterfly Effect and 12th event overall took place this past July. We had a great turn out of 30 women and girls. The day started with a beach clean up on the Cabarete beach. The conditions were light so I taught a intro SUP (stand-up paddle) lesson and we were all off! Everyone picked up stand-up paddling very quickly. After we had some nice snacks provided by local cafes and at night we had the closing ceremony. We had a huge raffle at the ending ceremony and raised money for the DREAM PROJECT. It was a great event and we are working on the 2nd Annual Butterfly Effect Dominican Republic. For more pics of the event and all the other Butterfly Effects visit www.betheeffect.com.
Thank you Charly and Michelle for putting together the fun clip.
Butterfly Effect Cabarete 2009 from charly on Vimeo.
There was a little bump on the south side over these past couple days. It is rare to have a south swell like this during the start of winter. We took advantage of it and headed over to see what kind of waves were breaking. It was fun, maybe head high( if your lucky) in Lahaina and I heard it was bigger on Wailea/Kihei side. It was an overall fun session, but with the inconsistent waves we had to be very very patient and wait for the good ones!
Wow! What a fun winter! Day after day there has been some many fun rides. My arms are so sore, but I can’t help but paddle out for another session. The pain goes away on the first waves, so that’s good. Tracy Kraft was out there again taking some awesome shots.
It has been a solid week of clean, glassy fun surf! This picture was taken by Tracy Kraft during another one of my morning surf sessions. Thanks Tracy!
The Butterfly Effect is spreading around the world - congratulations! But what’s next?
Yes, the Butterfly Effect continues to spread its’ wings to all corners of the world. It is very exciting to see where the next effect develops. We have just finished with the first Butterfly Effect trip which was in Tahiti this past September. It went over extremely well and we are looking forward to making more trips in addition to one-day downwind adventures. Juliana Shelefis now organizing the next event in Israel and then we will both meet in December/January for the Brazil 3rd Annual B.E. event. The 2010 schedule will be out soon but at the looks of it, it won’t be slowing down at all with bigger and better events. Be sure to check out the website www.betheeffect.com to view all the official events that are coming up.
Some sceptics might argue that - especially with girls doing SUP only - there might in the end not be too many benefits for the sport of WINDSURFING. What do you think? Are all these sports (surf, windsurf, kiteboard, SUP) equal from your point of view?
I think women getting out in the water no matter the sport is a good thing. I started off just surfing and I loved the water so much that I wanted to be out there in every kind of condition. Surfing lead me to windsurfing, then I had to try kiting, and stand-up paddling. I think SUP is a great intro into water sports that will benefit windsurfing and kiting in the end.
You seem to be an excellent organizer! What kind of job are you dreaming of?
I am living my dream job of being an event producer in an event that I am really passionate about. I love how the Butterfly Effect is not only promoting women in water sports but gets involved with the communities that it goes to. In the last effect we “butterflies” had several days of teaching the kids of Tahiti how to do windsurfing and kite-surfing. We also did clinics for women and taught them new techniques and tricks. When we are able to give back to the community we visit and at the same time enjoy the local surf breaks and wind, it is a double bonus!
What do you think about competitive windsurfing, especially the (woman) PWA tour and it’s future?
I think competitive windsurfing is good for the sport. The women on the tour are doing a great job. They are really pushing the level and encouraging girls to keep riding and do their best. I would like to see more women be a part of the PWA and more support from sponsors towards women. I am hoping that The Butterfly Effect can be foundation of getting more women active in windsurfing and thus have more women be involved with the PWA. The Butterfly Effect brings more women out on the water to just have fun and that’s where improvements for a sport has to begin, with just having fun. From this foundation it will continue to benefit the sport and its’ contest because more women on the water will result in more girls continuing the sport to a competitive level.
You are also very professional in getting (and keeping) sponsors. Any tips, any advice for our younger “windgirls”?
If you are begin to receive sponsorships, make sure you treat it as a job. Stay on top of it… fill your sponsors in with what your doing, trips you go on, pictures, contests, and ask for feedback. It’s great to build a close relationship with your sponsors and be appreciative of them and their support of you.
Finally: What do you think about our new “World of Windgirls” website and community?
I think “World of Windgirls” is great. There are always cool things for water girls to check out like new blog posts, pictures, wind events from around the world, and friends that share the same passion of water sports. It is a great opportunity for water women in the world to show what their home break is like or to share their dreams of where they would like to go next. I also like it because you can keep in touch with the windsurfing friends you meet along the beach! Thanks World of Windgirls!
The Butterfly Effect is spreading around the world - congratulations! But what’s next?
Yes, the Butterfly Effect continues to spread its’ wings to all corners of the world. It is very exciting to see where the next effect develops. We have just finished with the first Butterfly Effect trip which was in Tahiti this past September. It went over extremely well and we are looking forward to making more trips in addition to one-day downwind adventures. Juliana Shelefis now organizing the next event in Israel and then we will both meet in December/January for the Brazil 3rd Annual B.E. event. The 2010 schedule will be out soon but at the looks of it, it won’t be slowing down at all with bigger and better events. Be sure to check out the website www.betheeffect.com to view all the official events that are coming up.
Some sceptics might argue that - especially with girls doing SUP only - there might in the end not be too many benefits for the sport of WINDSURFING. What do you think? Are all these sports (surf, windsurf, kiteboard, SUP) equal from your point of view?
I think women getting out in the water no matter the sport is a good thing. I started off just surfing and I loved the water so much that I wanted to be out there in every kind of condition. Surfing lead me to windsurfing, then I had to try kiting, and stand-up paddling. I think SUP is a great intro into water sports that will benefit windsurfing and kiting in the end.
You seem to be an excellent organizer! What kind of job are you dreaming of?
I am living my dream job of being an event producer in an event that I am really passionate about. I love how the Butterfly Effect is not only promoting women in water sports but gets involved with the communities that it goes to. In the last effect we “butterflies” had several days of teaching the kids of Tahiti how to do windsurfing and kite-surfing. We also did clinics for women and taught them new techniques and tricks. When we are able to give back to the community we visit and at the same time enjoy the local surf breaks and wind, it is a double bonus!
What do you think about competitive windsurfing, especially the (woman) PWA tour and it’s future?
I think competitive windsurfing is good for the sport. The women on the tour are doing a great job. They are really pushing the level and encouraging girls to keep riding and do their best. I would like to see more women be a part of the PWA and more support from sponsors towards women. I am hoping that The Butterfly Effect can be foundation of getting more women active in windsurfing and thus have more women be involved with the PWA. The Butterfly Effect brings more women out on the water to just have fun and that’s where improvements for a sport has to begin, with just having fun. From this foundation it will continue to benefit the sport and its’ contest because more women on the water will result in more girls continuing the sport to a competitive level.
You are also very professional in getting (and keeping) sponsors. Any tips, any advice for our younger “windgirls”?
If you are begin to receive sponsorships, make sure you treat it as a job. Stay on top of it… fill your sponsors in with what your doing, trips you go on, pictures, contests, and ask for feedback. It’s great to build a close relationship with your sponsors and be appreciative of them and their support of you.
Finally: What do you think about our new “World of Windgirls” website and community?
I think “World of Windgirls” is great. There are always cool things for water girls to check out like new blog posts, pictures, wind events from around the world, and friends that share the same passion of water sports. It is a great opportunity for water women in the world to show what their home break is like or to share their dreams of where they would like to go next. I also like it because you can keep in touch with the windsurfing friends you meet along the beach! Thanks World of Windgirls!
We have had a growing swell these past couple of days. The wind was super calm which made some beautiful glassy days out on the water. Dave Baker caught a few pics and even my one big air drop! Everyone including myself thought I was going to eat it, but I actually made it! I totally remember this moment..
Photo by Dave Baker
Colleen, The BE, and Focus collaborated to make board art! Colleen is an amazing artist and surfer! She has done numerous paintings for many well-known surf companies/magazines. She donated her time and painted the Focus surfboard to support The Butterfly Effect and promote women in water sports.
Check out her new website with more of her pieces at www.colleenhanley.net
Thanks Colleen!
Watch out! The Butterfly Effect is becoming unstoppable! : )
Good work Juliana in TBE Israel.
Click the PRESS link to the right to view all.
Check out SaraBellaMaui.com.
Below is just a sample of the many beautiful sarongs she makes. She styled us on the beach in Tahiti and were great to keep wearing through the night! It is the type of sarong you can dress up or down..great for everyday and any day!
Home.
The “butterflies” are now on the move to the opposite side of the globe in Eilat,Israel. If you are around the area and able to join please contact us.
The Butterfly Effect Israel celebrates the first ever water women downwinder
The Butterfly Effect aims to capture great moments, share and inspire women to go for their dreams and live a life that gives back to communities and make the world better one smile at a time. Lastly, we hope to instill self confidence, support, and encouragement to all women associated with this event.
Israel, October 3rd, 2009- EILAT
The Butterfly Effect announces its first ever all women, water sport event non-competitive in Israel this October. It will be a one-day downwinder of windsurf, kite, SUP, surf, and water sport clinics at North Beach, Eilat. A downwinder means to set out in a distance from one location down the coast to another location. Usually, it is a short mission that is challenging but safe to push the level of women in water sports. All women are welcome from any skill level. It is for free! We are encouraging women to pre- sign up at local surf shops or even better sending an email at butterflyeffectmaui@gmail.com requesting the sign up BE Israel. This event is uniquely designed to promote women in water sports.
Downwinder Details
The downwinder begins from North beach and continues to South beach _(north wind 12-20knots, hot weather, water around 24o.C), with a break at Palm Beach. North Beach is one of the hot spots of Eilat, off shore wind, flat and clear water. Turist aerea with a lot of Hotels, adventures and atractions. The wind usually blows from west direction and it is suggested to bring a sail around 5.0 to 6.0 or kite around 9m to 13m. The distance of the downwind is around 1,5 km from North Beach to Palm Beach and 3,5k m South Beach. For stand-up or paddling any size is fine. It s possible to join the group from North beach or from Palm Beach or being part on the SUP Clinic by Juliana Shelef at North Beach, Club Moadona Shait.
Photos by www.pritchardimaging.com
Thanks to Maitko for its’ support in The Butterfly Effect Tahiti. Check out some of their awesome line. Also be sure to check them on the web at www.matikoshoes.com
Photos by www.pritchardimaging.com
..and stingrays!
Photos by www.pritchardimaging.com
This trip has been amazing. I am excited to share it with more people next year! Thank you Matiko Shoes for being one of the top sponsors of The Butterfly Effect!
All images by www.pritchardimaging.com
Today we taught the local women of Tahiti how to do stand-up paddling. Many of them already did Va’a (canoe), so they picked up paddling really fast. It was another beautiful day here and just right for a morning SUP.
Thanks Dakine, Te Mata’i Windsurf Center and Matiko for being the top sponsors of The Butterfly Effect Tahiti!
We have been having a great time teaching the community in Tahiti windsurf, kitesurf, and stand-up paddle. The kids here learn so fast it’s unbelievable! They have so much excitement and passion for it. We are glad we are able to share this with them.
We had an Butterfly Effect opening ceremony at a local surf shop called Inside Tahiti. The next morning we found ourselves in the newspaper. Later in the day we had drinks and a welcoming to Mahina with the mayor! They were very nice and were happy to have us in Tahiti, enjoying their area and waters, and helping out the community by teaching the kids and women how to do water sports.
We all made it here for the Butterfly Effect Tahiti trip. So far its been surreal and so much has happened already that it feels like we have been here way longer than just a day! The main downwind will be held next Sunday. For the remaining of the week we will be announcing our where-abouts on the local tv and radio.
The weather has been perfect for us and are already tired from a long day on the water. Lots of news to come but we might be on a boat visiting islands for day or two so bare with us on the updates.
Check out our action packed BUTTERFLY van!!
Emmanuel of Te Matai Windsurf Center has been another great international host of The Butterfly Effect. Thank You!
This trip was my first winter trip ever and definitely won’t be the last. Snowboarding is a great sport and is great training for water sports. It felt like ever muscle in my body was used which means it will just be better and stronger when I get on the water.. I hope! We had a great sunny day and looks like the rest of the week will follow in the sunshine pattern. : )
Today I had my first real”wipe-out”. We went down the blue squares for a while and at the end of the day I wanted to try out this bigger hill that I saw when we were on the chairlift. Not to many people were going down it but I just had to try. Bad idea. It was super icy and super steep. I was trying my best but my board slipped out from under me, I slide down hitting my face on the hard ice, and knocking my googles off. My face was burning a bit and I thought it was a lot worse than it actually was with only a little bloody nose. : /
Thanks Christiano from Italy, for the kinds words of my blog and picture! Glad you enjoy the posts and I am inspired to keep blogging when I met people like you. Aloha and best of winds to you!
We went to THE MOST amazing pond today. It was so beautiful, unlike anything I have ever seen before. The water was so clear with a bright blue bottom. All around the pond was thick greenery and lush forest. I couldn’t tell you where it is if I tried. All I know is we turned onto a random road pass some sheep and on a tiny little trail that looked like it lead to not anywhere special.
If I lived close I think I would visit this pond as much as I go to Ho’okipa. The pond was so inviting that we all jumped in even though the water is ice cold! I think I have a little sore throat from the cold water but it was worth it.
Lake Taupo - Rock Skipping contest
Help support The Butterfly Effect by making a donation at www.betheeffect.com. Donate and receive the official Butterfly Effect sticker and at the same time be automatically entered to WIN the limited edition Butterfly Effect Tahiti T-shirt!
How?: 1. Enter the Butterfly Effect website at www.betheeffect.com
2. Click on the ABOUT link
3. Scroll down until you see the Paypal donate button
4. Place your donation
5. Wait for your sticker in the mail and maybe even the Limited Edition B.E. Tahiti T-shirt!
The drawing will be held on September 15th!
Thanks for your support!
By supporting The Butterfly Effect you will be helping us promote women in water sports, organize clinics, surf sessions, down-winders, and events to help one another go to the next level in a fun and unique way, and allow us to help the local communities that the Butterfly Effect flutters through.
Below is a picture of the T-shirt that you could win!
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Today was the best day yet! It was so So SO AMAZING!
We went to Whakapapa and rode all over the place. The sun came out and the trails were awesome! I had the biggest smile on my face (even a little google tan!). We rode all day long and met up with some friends that took us through some crazy double black roped off trails/valleys! I said I didn’t want to go but you don’t really have a choice when you are at the top. You just have to go!
My favorite was a trail called Valley Highway. It was like a big wave that I could keep riding on and on. It was crazy. I even tried my first little jump! I really can’t believe how much I am enjoying snowboarding. I never knew how fun it can be!
The only down side is that I feel permanently exhausted.
We got some good boarding in today but it was pretty intense. It was super stormy and what they call a “white out”. I could barely see 10 feet in front of me when I went down the mountain. We were constantly looking for the markers to guide our way. Although many lifts were closed we still were able to ride down many times until we were exhausted with frozen fingers. Our fingers are crossed for not only the mountain to be open, but to have good weather this time too!
Yes, that’s me with not one piece of skin showing.. covered in triple layer from head to toe! BRRRRR!
The mountains were closed again today due to rain and gale winds. The forecast looks better tomorrow, so our fingers are crossed! Even with no snow action we have been having a good time baking, visiting Huka Falls and my favorite, finding secret thermal pools!! It is so amazing that you can find hot water ponds right next to freezing rivers in the middle of winter here! Crazy but I love it!
HUKA FALLS
The mountain was fogged in with bad weather today. We had a break from the snow and went over to check out Rotorua. Instead of snowboarding a black diamond, Tim thought it would be a good day to take me down the mountains luging…in the rain!
It was wet and cold but we thought since we came this far we had to go. I had my thermal socks on this time but just normal pants and a jacket when we really needed to be decked out in waterproof snowboard wear. Luging was super fun but by the third round down the hill we were both drenched and chivering. And to top it off, when we were racing down the last course, we went a little too fast on the slippery road, got speed wobble, knocked each other off course a bit and just barely regained to control to avoid a gnarly wipeout on concrete!
Going this route I am a little worried on what might be in store for me tomorrow! : /
So, today was my second time snowboarding.. ever! We went to check out the other side of the mountain, Turoa. Tim thought it was a good idea to go straight to the top. I went along because I didn’t know any better. I have to say it was a beautiful view because we were the highest you can get. Then I realized I would have to go down! : /
It was the first time for both of us to go down for the very top, so neither of us knew the best way to go. I just followed along and had a pretty hard and scarey time trying to get to the bottom. I had to remind myself to breath numerous times because of the shock I got at looking down what I had to snowboard. I was extremely exhausted and a little shaky when I finally got to the chairlift. At the bottom we checked out the path we went on and it turned out that we took a black diamond path instead of the nice blue easy one!! I couldn’t believe that we mistakenly did that trail but at least from then on the blue squares were just perfect for me. : )
Wow! Snowboarding is so fun! We went up to Whakapapa ski field on Mount. Ruapehu. I was lucky to have my 1st snowboarding group lesson get turned into a private lesson because no one else showed up for the class. It was a one on one class and was able to learn a lot faster, which I was super stoked about!
Some key learning tips that really helped me was:
Look at where I was going
Keep the balance distributed evenly on the board unlike surfing where I turn the board by more pressure on my back foot.
Wear thermal socks, not the fuzzy ones from Costco!! My toes were freezing until I bought a pair of the real warm thermal/wool kind. :)
And of course just practice, which I need a lot more of!
Arriving back in the Wellingotn ariport feels a bit strange. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. I am excited to meet up with friends and adventure into the snow! It is crazy how opposite and ,in my opiuon, toy-townish it is here, takes a bit to get used to! 
The driving is on the other side, the people talk english but not the same that I do, everyone is super friendly, the air is so crisp and fresh unlike the humidity in Hawaii, sheep everywhere instead on sugarcane …..all good though!
Last chance to sign up!
The press link to your right is updated with the latest coverage of the Butterfly Effects and more!
A few of us girls that will be going to the Tahiti Butterfly Effect met up to practice SUP. It was super windy out with extremely bumpy waters, but always fun!
Thank you to Michelle Bourdeau for being the “local Butterfly” organizer of the Dominican Republic Butterfly Effect. It was such an amazing event that set the standard of the B.E. even higher. We had such a great opportunity to work with the DREAM Project and I hope to incoorporate more charity work with the B.E. like what we did in this past event. Michelle is also an extremely talented massage therapist from Canada. If you ever visit the Dominican Republic be sure to visit www.cabaretemassagetherapy.com.
Vela Windsurf Center was also a huge support along with Cabarete Beach Houses ( Nanny Esstes). Cabarete Beach Houses has amazing vacation rentals for your stay in the D.R.
Thanks so much to all the sponsors of The Butterfly Effect.
Main Event Sponsors were Da Kine, Naish, Matiko, and Cabarete Beach Houses.
Local Sponsors and contributors included Cabarete Villas, Cabarete East, Cabarete Language Institute, Cabarete Massage Therapy, Carib Wind Center, Claro Restaurant, Dream Buz Media, Dream Project, EH Kiteboarding, Fred Joyas, Iguana Mama, IKO, Kaenon, Kite Club Cafe, LAX Restaurant, Laurel Eastman Kite Boarding, MiGym, Plus Magazine, 321 Take Off, 4T Tours, Trips, Treks and Travel, and Vela Windsurf Center.
All over the world there seems to be a “Kite Beach”. This beach in Cabarete was the busiest kite beach I have ever seen. I haven’t kited for a while and was a little nervous with so many kites flying around, but it turned out to be a great day on the water.
Volunteering for a program like this is so gratifying. I have to say my voice is officially gone and my energy has vanished. Explaining the games and lessons in spanish and trying to keep it exciting while holding the kids attention and have them corporate and understand is very exhausting but none the less fun! The Dream Project has done an amazing job at making a difference here in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. I truly feel so good after this day of going there and helping out. We wish we had more time to spend with the kids. Just from this experience I have learned a lot and I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did.
If you want to donate to a great organization please chack out their website.
I am so pleased to say that together with The Butterfly Effect and Dream Project raffle we raised 11,000 pesos from the night of The Butterfly Effect raffle. I think it is a great start and am extremely happy to see this double or triple for next year! We also had a chance to help out with the Learning Center of Cabarete. Thanks to all the sponsors that helped make such a successful event:
Dream Project - Cabarete, Dominican from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
The moto-concho is how we get everywhere. I love it! We just have to be careful not to get a ”Dominican Tattoo”. A “Dominican tattoo” is when you get a huge burn from the hot motor by getting off the wrong side of the moto. Many tourists remain with a scar on their leg that will always remind them of the Dominican Republic. So remember, if your ever here and ride a moto make sure you get off and on the LEFT side!
On July 22nd @ 9am was the sign up at Vela Windsurf Center of warm welcomes of all types of Butterflies around the world coming together to Cabarete to enjoy the excitement of one thing in common, the love for water sports. Michelle Bourdeou, the local butterfly, found out about The BUtterfly Effect and had a vision of having one in her home town of Cabarete. Thanks to her hard work and months of planning, the day of the effect began to unfold more beautifully then either of us could have imagined. We had all types from experts to beginners working together as one big group to prove that ” Girls are out there on the water having fun and enjoying what life and ocean sports have to offer!”.
As the girls grabbed their Dakine lycras and butterfly clips they all looked out on the beach and wanted to make a difference for the environment with a Beach Clean Up. The girls just grabbed the gloves and trash bags and started cleaning with the Dream Project. Believe it or not, you might look out and see that the beach looks clean but underneath the white sand is the a lot trash. You can tell that us butterflies love to keep our beaches looking fresh.
After the wonderful introduction of SUP by Tatiana, we all worked together to make this effect work. As a big bundle of butterflies, we helped each other grab boards and work together get out in the water with motivated each other to stay together and just have fun!
From kayaks to SUP, lots of laughs and smiles is what you can see in each others faces. Across the water would be girls screaming to each other, “You can Do it..keep it up!”
Flapping our wings together as one big group of girls is what kept up working together and to just have fun in Cabarete!
Ending with photos and yummy treats by the following sponsors is how butterflies love to end the day of fun and laughter!
Words by Melissa Brooks
More pics can be found on the official Butterfly Effect website (www.betheeffect.com) or at our official event photographers website (www.dreambuzz.com).
Butterfly Effect Cabarete Facts
A total of 30 women participated in the event
The participants ranged in age from 11-46 years old.
Nationalities represented included: Dominican, American, Canadian, German, Swiss, French, Norweigian, Finnish, Dutch, Austrian, Serbian, British.
Participants water sport experience ranges from 1 year to 20 years.
Present and Former PKRA athletes present included Audrey Meyer ranked 5th on the 2008 tour and Laurel Eastman 2002-3 Tour.
Monique Meijer (Dutch/Bonaire) and Michelle Bourdeau (Can./ DR) are currently competing in Caribbean windsurf slalom events.
Main Event Sponsors are Da Kine, Naish, Matiko, and Cabarete Beach Houses.
Local Sponsors and contributors included Cabarete Villas, Cabarete East, Cabarete Language Institute, Cabarete Massage Therapy, Carib Wind Center, Claro Restaurant, Dream Buz, Dream Project, Fred Joyas, Iguana Mama, IKO, Kaenon, Kite Club Cafe, LAX Restaurant, Laurel Eastman Kite Boarding, MiGym, Plus Magazine, 4T Tours, Trips, Treks and Travel, Vela Windsurf Center.
The wind has been pretty light these past two days but it doesn’t stop anyone from getting on the water doing something. This beach is full of kiters and windsurfers. The Cabarete Classic has been slalom so far and the freestyle division should be coming up today or tomorrow depending on the conditions.
More pics to come! visit www.betheeffect.com gallery!
WHat a day!! Still feeling jet lagged..we are hanging on to make the best out of our fantastic trip! It’s about 8:13 pm and we are getting ready for dinner! They have dinner later in the DR . Time is usually not an issue..no one really worries about being later or early here, because about 85% of the people are late but it does not matter because we are in paradise! p.s. We went grocery shopping this morning, it was fun, but we have no clue what happened to our bread! we were both craving a sandwich for lunch but when we got home - no bread!! ha ha. so instead we had a yummy mango with tropical yogurt!! -Melissa B.
Cabarete Beach Houses from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
DiRtY Socks in MIAMI from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
Betcha’ didn’t think airplanes and ports could be so entertaining!
The new and improved cheetah strap earphone all in one! Be sure to look for it on your next flight!
Modeled below is Brooks Design hair piece, the BE tiara. Always looking on the bright side! 
This is all work no play.
Matiko has the cutest flats and so many comfortable heels right now! Matiko is my fashion footwear sponsor. Be sure to check out their new line here! www.matikofootwear.com
A couple of my favorites are the Micols, Paley, and the most comfortable..Moira!
The Butterfly Effect continues to develop in cities worldwide. It has been created into more that just a windsurf downwinder on Maui. It has grown into an international water women movement. This movement is not limited by age, talent, nor sport and is judgement free. With our open minds and creative energy, women in watersports are getting together like never before. Just a couple days after the successful event in Hood River, Orgeon, the B.E. unraveled in Kiel, Germany. To view more photos and information on the Butterfly Effect Germany please click the link below.
Big thanks to our Peahi Top Sponsors, Focus Surf and Dakine. Thanks to our local “butterfly” organizers Marie and Andrea, and the other wing of the Butterfly Effect, Juliana Shelef for being at the opposite side of the world of me managing the event in Germany.
~CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BUTTERFLY EFFECTS’ NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG~
Photo by Erick Gonzalez
It has been really nice here in California and we got to take some water toys out!
Since the surf has been non-existent we had to find a way to make some of our own waves. I was only wishing I had these toys in Hawaii for the winter swells!
Thanks to all the sponsors that are making this event happen. Especially big thanks to Cabarete Beach Houses, Dakine, and Naish for their support. Anyone interested in attending please pre-sign up a the Vela Windsurf Center. See you next Wednesday!
Summer is a great time to catch up with sponsors, especially if they are based on the mainland. I got to visit the new Kaenon headquarters in Costa Mesa and meet up with my team manager. He showed me a couple of the really nice new shades of the season. I really like the Georgia and Calais, but there are so many new cool styles to choose from. Check out their website. www.kaeonon.com
Its is always fun to bike along the beach in California with the ultimate beach cruisers, especially with my bro and his fiance!
The first ever Butterfly Effect Hood River took place Thursday, July 2nd. The wind never turned up but it didn’t stop the girls from doing the same. We were a group of 28 that jumped on SUP boards after our yoga stretch/warm up at the Event Site. Please be sure to check out more photos of this event and the Germany event on The Butterfly Effects NEW UPDATED WEBSITE.
It was hard to walk against the winds blowing down this sand dune. I think this one is actually bigger than the ones in Jericoacoara, Brazil. We made it to the top and ran to the bottom. FUn fun!
Kiwanda Sand Dune from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
The water was cold! 46 degrees. Brr! It was my first time surfing in booties, gloves and a hoodie! It actually wasn’t too bad. I could surf for just over an hour before my fingers and toes felt like they were burning and freezing at the same time.
We heard there were some waves out at the coast and that’s all we needed to hear for motivation. We packed up our vehicles and headed out to the Oregon Coast.
I remember the last time I was in Oregon, the cherries were so delicious. We had to pick some up for the trip, even though they only lasted for 5 minutes!
The Oregon coast is just under two hours away from Hood River. It has a completely different feel to it than the gorge and is full of lush greenery. Once you reach the edge of the mountains you have a amazing view of an endless beach.
Our first stop was a cool little beach called Shortsands. It was full of surf and drift wood. To get there, we had to walk along a little river where the trees were home to hobits or looked like elephants. We searched in the tress to find hobits but didn’t have much luck.
The winds were howling just the day before the annual festival, but I guess it is now a tradition for the wind to disappear on the actual day of the “Wind-fest”. Despite the absence of wind, the Windfest was a happening place to be. There was freestyle clinics by the local women rippers Zoe and Roxanne, Intro to SUP with Michi Schweiger, and all windsurfing brands had their demos and new product out to try.
I had fun catching up with my sponsors such as my Dakine team manager Bill.
I had a great time sailing at the Hatchery. It is a little sailing spot on the Washington side of the Gorge. It is a windy spot to rig, rocky spot to launch, but a good place to meet up with old friends.
My dad had the chance to come see me sail and to be my personal photographer!
If your in “the Hood”, stop by Big Winds at 10:00am on Thursday, July 2nd! See you there!
Thanks for all the support in Germany! We can’t wait for a wonderful event.
Germany, July 4th, 2009
The Butterfly Effect announces its first ever all women, non-competitive, water sport event in Germany. It will be a one-day downwinder of windsurf, kite, SUP, surf, and water sport clinics at Kiel, North Germany. A downwinder means to set out in a distance from one location down the coast to another location. Usually, it is a short mission that is challenging but safe to push the level of women in water sports. All women are welcome from any skill level. It is for free! We are encouraging women to pre- sign up at surf shops in Kiel, Lübeck, Hamburg, Münster. This event is uniquely designed to promote women in water sports.
Downwinder Details
The downwinder begins from Heidkate and continues to Brasilien_ (west wind), with a break at Kalifornien. Heidtake is one of the hot spots of Kiel. It’s a wide sandy beach with a beautiful atmosphere. The distance of the downwind is around 2.5 km from Heidtake to Kalifornien and 2 km to Brasilien. The wind usually blows from west direction and it is suggested to bring a sail around 5.0 m or kite size around 7m to 9m. For stand-up paddling any size is fine. It is possible to join the group from Heidtake, Kalifornien or even being part on the clinic at Heidkate.
Mermaid photo gone bad…
Mermaid photo gone bad..
Anyone interested in attending Season 13 of America’s Next Model Final Runway contact me and I can add you to the list! See you there!
The first ever Butterfly Effect Maui Movie! It’s in the works by Dan Barreiro, so stayed tuned! We will be doing video release parties around the globe and hopefully in a town near you! We have amazing footage from land, air and sea. Be sure to get your hands on one, its’ the start to a beautiful “effect”.
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Germany, July 4th, 2009 The Butterfly Effect announces its first ever all women, non-competitive, water sport event in Germany. It will be a one-day downwinder of windsurf, kite, SUP, surf, and water sport clinics at Kiel, North Germany. A downwinder means to set out in a distance from one location down the coast to another location. Usually, it is a short mission that is challenging but safe to push the level of women in water sports. All women are welcome from any skill level. It is for free! We are encouraging women to pre- sign up at surf shops in Kiel, Lübeck, Hamburg, Münster. This event is uniquely designed to promote women in water sports. Downwinder Details The downwinder begins from Heidkate and continues to Brasilien_ (west wind), with a break at Kalifornien. Heidtake is one of the hot spots of Kiel. It’s a wide sandy beach with a beautiful atmosphere. The distance of the downwind is around 2.5 km from Heidtake to Kalifornien and 2 km to Brasilien. The wind usually blows from west direction and it is suggested to bring a sail around 5.0 m or kite size around 7m to 9m. For stand-up paddling any size is fine. It is possible to join the group from Heidtake, Kalifornien or even being part on the clinic at Heidkate. |
Samba Maui from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
ZIP LINE MAUI from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
I love the Celestial Cinema, and this year the Maui Film Festival is featuring The Women and the Waves directed by Heather Hudson. I am also really excited to see High Water by Dana Brown. I am a huge fan of their past movie, Endless Summer 2, and have watched it over a hundred times, literally! I want to talk them into doing a Endless Summer 3 (Girls Version!) That would be my dream come true! The show will start at 8:00PM, Wednesday the 17th, under the stars in Wailea. Click here to visit their website for more details. All three of the movies below will be shown. Maybe next year we will have The Butterfly Effect Maui movie done and able to show!
Even if you have a long tiring day at work on Maui, you can’t complain when you can view a sunset like this almost every evening.
July 22nd, 2009 - Cabarete
If you are there already come join in and if you want to go contact me for trip details.
*Event sponsorship opportunities are available
Too much monkey business these days!
Its been a hectic start of the summer, can’t wait for more all-beach days under the palms! :)
Cloudy skies clear away, and wind and waves come to play!
It’s been really vogy lately, but now the sky is so clear and beautiful out. Nature is so awesome how it can be cloudy and then the next day just magically clear. Now, only if I can learn to take this concept of “clarity” ,like the skies naturally do, and apply it to my everyday life. So many times I feel overwhelmed and so unclear about things wondering “what if this happens and they do that then what?”, or “how am I going to do this if that is the case?”, etc. In the end, it always seems to work out and fall into beauty and perfection. Once I have made it clear in my mind exactly what my goals and aims are, it just seems to unravel exactly how it should be. Funny how that works. The hard part is the process of becoming clear. I guess its just time, knowledge, patience, and trust that the universe will work with you in what ever you set your mind to.
That’s right! Floaties help tighten abs, cheek muscles (lower and upper)and is beneficial for the body and mind. Why? Because when you get tossed around the rocky coastline of Mauis’ norhtshore, you can’t help but laugh your booty off!
That’s right! Floaties help tighten abs, cheek muscles (lower and upper)and is beneficial for the body and mind. Why? Because when you get tossed around the rocky coastline of Mauis’ norhtshore, you can’t help but laugh your booty off!
The “Effect” is preparing for flight once again. This time to Tahiti. We had our first meeting yesterday in Paia, Maui. This group of girls will be a part of the Butterfly Effects’ first ever trip! It is going to be a week long adventure of women surfing, windsurfing, kiting, stand-up paddling and more! It is going to be a trip not to miss. If you’re interested in being a part of this, please send me an email so I can get you on the list. Space is limited, so the sooner to confirm the better. International water women of elite to novice level will be attending and will also be sharing their love of the ocean by teaching underprivileged Tahitian women these water sports. Stay tuned for more information.
Also, the waves have been pretty good for May! I’m trying to get as much surf in while it lasts!
Just trying to find some treasures.
Check out this eel!
Vana (sea urchins) cover the bottom of Ho’okipa. This is why you always want to try and fall “lighty”, and not hit the bottom!
Finding Nemo
Wow, what a race! With no wind on your back to help push your way down the coast, the race was hot, hard and overall exhausting! It was a great workout for the body and mind too! Olukai did a great job with organization and gave me new ideas for the next Butterfly Effect!
Below is a map of the 8-mile course. Maliko to Kanaha with a beach run at the end.
Here, I begin not realizing exactly what I am in for in these calm conditions. Every paddle stroke was how far you got, not much swells to surf either.
As you can see, this race had an awesome turn out. I still can’t believe how much this sport has grown over the years. Pretty cool.
What a fun night! The drummers were great and so fun to dance to! Loved it! We worked hard on the dance and were glad to share it with an audience.
I am getting ready to perform a samba dance with the Barabajaba drumers! Come check it out!
World Rhythms Dance Concert by Barabajaba
Thursday, May 14th, 9:30pm to 1am at Casanova’s in Makawao
Today I tested my new Naish SUP board, the “Glide”, with a down winder from Maliko to Kanaha. I liked the board a lot!! My bother joined me, but he couldn’t really keep up with me and my new equipment…
See you this weekend at the Olukai Challange. I’ll be the one leading the pack…. I hope!
I was just going through some pics over the past 3 years from when The Butterfly Effect started. Check out how much its grown in Maui.
2007 - First Butterfly Effect
2008- 2nd Annual Butterfly Effect
2009- 3rd Annual Butterfly Effect
Brazil has doubled in size too over the years. Lets see how it is this year! November 21st is the date for 2009 Brazil!
Brazil 2007
Brazil 2008
It’s summer time now with tiny waves and light winds. Its a good time to start training with aerial silks! I love this. I haven’t been doing it that long, but my friend and fellow surf buddy Marina has been teaching. It is pretty hard and they make it look so easy. Just one climb up and down the rope is exhausting!
Aerial Silk Dancing Maui from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
Just cruzin’ the pools..
Fake lashes, wings, and pantyhose are all quite foreign to me being a beach girl, but I committed to it all and had a great time! There were some really amazing jewelry designs and I even got to wear one of the most expensive rings! ; ) I made sure not to lose it!
Talia Gangini had one of her pieces in the show and also helped us get ready with makeup and hair!
Having long hair made it hard to put the wig on. We did it though!
Brianna and I back stage
Showing off the lovely jewels
Strike a pose!
The water has been so blue and the waves have been so fun lately! Its been really great for May and I am enjoying it while it lasts, because summertime with tiny waves is just around the corner. Pete Cabrinha took those shots of me diving under the cloud-like explosions of the sea!
No wind and vog make it pretty hot here. So, you gotta hit the pool! : )
The Hui is getting ready for their upcoming fashion show and exhibtion that will take place next week Wednesday. We have our poses ready so watch out! : ) It is going to be quite the show! For a sneak peak of some of the jewelry click here. My piece that will be in the exhibition is featured on their blog so go take a look!
Juliana and I had a coffee with Mark from Destination Kiteboarding and talked about the B.E. that he came across when he was visiting Maui. He had some questions about it all and we sat down to answer. He put together a really nice article about his experience and outlook on the Butterfly Effect. Click here or the above link to view.
Thanks to Mixed Media Service, I am now able to update my press page. See to the right or click this link to view.
Hana, taro, awa, lau lau, poi, poke balls, sun, beach, taro bread, hula, music, friends, art, fun.. all in one!
I am really excited that a piece of jewelry that I made was chosen to be apart of this upcoming jewelry exhibition and show held at the Hui! This is my first time entering into an art exhibition and I have to say it feels pretty good when your accepted! I am so happy. I will also be a part of the fashion show so that is exciting as well! I am curious how this fashion show will be, what I will do and wear! : )
The Butterfly Effect Cabarete has teamed up with the Cabarete Classic. The Cabarete Classic is a four-day long event offering racing and freestyle categories for competitors of all ages and abilities. The Butterfly Effect will be the unique non-competitive, just for fun, all women downwind adventure held on the 22nd of July to kick start the Classic. Any “butterflies” interested in attending contact us or the Cabarete Classic for more details.
While I am here in Hawaii catching warm glassy surf, my friends and fellow “Butterflies” are sailing across icy cold waters in Germany! Andrea and Marie participated in The Butterfly Effect Brazil in 2008. We had the downwind adventure from Cumbuco to Taiba. They were so stoked about the Butterfly Effect, that they wanted to spread the aloha back to their home. Now they are helping us organize The Butterfly Effect Germany around the beginning of July. Stay tuned for more details!
Any “butterflies” that are interested in doing a SUP downwind race your chance is coming soon! Olukai was super supportive of The Butterfly Effect Maui this year and we are really appreciative of them. It is fun to do the downwind in a big group so I think I will be signing the entry form soon!
Inaugural OluKai Ho’olaulea event will be May 16-17 on Maui. Maliko to Lae’ula (Kanaha Beach) 8 mile downwind run with 100 Yard Beach Run Finish. This Ho’olaule’a is benefit for the non-profits that they support at OluKai Footwear and are a part of their ‘Ohana GiveBack Program…the Hawaii Junior Lifeguards and Maui Cultural Lands.
Kevin posted all his pictures from the Butterfly Effect and they are online now! It is super easy to order prints straight from the site. There are so many photos and am sure you will have fun finding yourself! Click here to start viewing.
Saturday, April 11th was a beautiful and very blessed day. Over 100 women gathered at Ho’okipa for Maui’s 3rd Annual Butterfly Effect. This was our biggest turn out yet and it doubles in size every year. Juliana Shelef and I worked really hard and are thrilled on the outcome! We’re already talking about ideas for next year!!!
We had so much great support, from so many people, and we really couldn’t have done it with out you guys. A big mahalo to the main sponsors Dakine, Hot Sails, and Matiko Shoes.
Below are just a few of the amazing photos Kevin Pritchard was able to capture from the day. I’ll also be updating my twitter widget on the right with photo galleries some of the butterflies have already started sending me. So check back often because there will be Butterfly news for sure!!
Is everyone ready for Saturday?! Hope so!
Don’t forget to bring a new or used clothing donation for WOMEN HELPING WOMEN organization.
Please be sure to be at Ho’okipa at 10:00 AM so we can stay on schedule!
WOO! HOOOO! See you in the morning!
We had a pretty good size swell and light winds. People were out surfing, windsurfing, kiting and SUP. Nice day!
Schedule for the Butterfly Effect
MON 04/06 – FRI 04/10- Sign up and pre-purchase raffle tickets at DAKINE West Kuiaha, KANAHAKAI & NAISH PRO CENTER.
P.S.: It is recommended to have your own carpool system organized for April 11th, Saturday. We have one cargo Maui Van available for equipment and it is mandatory to reserve your space.
DOWNWINDER-Saturday, April 11th 2009
10:00 AM – All participates meet at Ho’okipa for Anthony’s Coffee and LAST sign up (even if you’re going to launch from Sprecks still meet at Ho’okipa first)
P.S.: We are asking for all “butterflies” to bring clothing (clothes/ accessories/ shoes/etc.) donation for Women Helping Women Organization.
10:00 AM- Explanation rules about down winder and significance of flag system.
- Down winder:
10:30 AM- Functional warm-up with Anne Marie Reichmen for ocean sports
11:00 AM- Group photo and 1st group launch from Ho’okipa (1-KITE/ 2-WIND/ 3-SUP)
12:00 PM- Sprecks: photos and meet up with the 2nd group
12:00 PM to 1:00PM- HELIOPTER will be above taking video and photos, so try to keep together and sail as close as possible, but safely!
1:00 PM – Leave Sprecks and continue down-winder to Kanaha
2:00 PM- Meet at Kanaha.
2:30 PM- Streching and Feedback girls about the event.
3:00 PM- Gathering with Flatbread Pizza, gifts to the participants
4:30 PM –Shuttle to Ho’okipa and Sprecks ( Please RSVP for this). It is recommended to have your own carpool system organized for this day. We have one cargo Maui Van available for equipment and it is mandatory to reserve your space.
7:30 PM – CLOSING Party- Prizes and $10 Raffle at Jacques follow by PARTY at Jacques with CIA.
9:30 at Jacques, suggested donation $5 to keep the Butterfly Effect flying!
PLEASE NOT THAT THIS IS NOT AN EVENT!
It is a gathering of water women who are liable for themselves. We are not encouraging anybody to go without 100% confidence. We want to be as safe as possible.
IF IN DOUBT, DON’T GO OUT!!!
RESPECT YOUR LIMITS, THE OCEAN AND THE EFFECT.
Organized by: Tatiana Howard and Juliana Farias Shelef
Sponsor by: DAKINE, HOTSAILSMAUI, MATIKO, Wings-Hawaii, Flatbread, Anthony’s Coffee Paia, Mana Food, Quatro, Hon Blue, Jacques, Naish, Pompei.
Supporting: Women Helping Women Organization and The Butterfly Effect.
I am glad to be a part of the Teva team this year. They have many environmentally friendly products which is always a plus! Check out their whole line at www.teva.com
Spring Break Surf Kids from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
The camp was the best yet and be sure to look for Camp Green Wave summer edition. If you are interested in your kids being a part of the camp contact me for details. All the kids loved the Dakine team matching rashies!
We had a week long camp of good waves and fun. Our last day we went to surfed the Cove in Kihei. All of the kids surfed so well and improved a lot over the week. Dakine was real supportive of the camp and styled out the kids with stickers and rashguards. There is a Menehune Kids Surf Competition this weekend and some of the kids will be competing. Lets see how they do!
Wow! Can’t believe our luck. We headed out to the south side again. We decided to go for Honolua Bay and it turned out to be perfect! No one out surfing except us!
Fun Waves! ~ No wind!~ Sunshine! WOoo!
Eating SHAVE ICE with all the surfer boys!
14 surfboards, 12 surfer boys, 2 instructors, too many boogie boards, and not enough sunscreen and food…
Lunch Break! After some fun surf at Puamana we headed for the “Black Rock” for jumping and snorkeling.
A beautiful sunset on the southside of Maui. We have many beautiful evenings here, but this one was extra special.
Ann Marie, Tiffany and I got together to teach stand up paddling to a group girls. They ranged from 8-16 years of age and all did really well. We did many different missions like paddling up-wind for breakfast, downwinders, and paddled against the Kona winds. It was a great week and we all had fun.. we also saw some whales and got close to many turtles too!
Another great samba class with my teacher Rada. Next week there is a guest teacher. It will be super fun, so if you like dancing be sure to come!
Another beautiful day on the island of Maui. Thanks Dave and Susan Baker for the great pictures!
Juliana and I have been working on the Butterfly Effect to make it the best one yet! Hope all you “Butterflies” join us! Remember its Free, just for FUN, no contest pressure or competition and is souly to promote all of us women in watersports. If SUP, kite, or windsurf you are invited to join in on the downwind adventure. APRIL 11th!!
These photos are from Ho’okipa but Dave took a great shot of Ledges too. Look below..
Ledges looked amazing! I heard many guys were getting great tubes rides in the harbor.
Its been amazing to see here. The waves are BIG, the biggest I have seen for awhile. The spray off the waves have been extra large too because of the strong kona winds.
My brother Matt and I back in the good ol’ dayz.
The Butterflies from last year Butterfly Effect Maui were featured in the Stand- Up Journal.
Photo by Dan Rayburn
I have been having fun making jewelry. I love it! I love to find beautiful shells and to combine it into jewelry were you can wear instead of keeping them hidden in jar.
math again.. barely from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
Arnaud Jaques, slalom french rider, enjoys his first time on Maui. Maui style..hang loose!
This is my favorite restaurant ever and going here does not happen often!
Cheers!
Everything about Mama’s is so awesome! From the food, to decorations, to the good vibe, to friends that work there and just everything! Love it!
The Black Pearl dessert is so pretty but the Kuau Pie is the best!
The surf was perfect.
Going the back way home is a little windy but really really beautiful.
Not knowing exactly how the conditions were on the west side we headed out anyways to check it and scored!!
Driving around the backside was windy but beautiful.
It has been big with messy onshore winds but still fun to get out in the water at Kanaha with all the friends. Congrats to Kev for coming back with a 3rd place finish in Cabo Verde! Woo!
A silly unsuccessful jumping pic… : )
Got to love the shakas!
watch for it! The windsurfing of Maui will be a video feature!
It so awesome for someone to be focused and determined to do a sport. These kids went out everyday for 5 or more hours for 4 days and in the end were doing great. They were catching waves all by themselves, standing up, turning and paddling back out for another. So cool! Great Job to all of them!
After getting every one surfing we thought they could try to do stand-up paddling too! Again, they all did great and even started to catch waves on the SUP boards. It was an amazing day with beautiful blue warm water and clear skies. These kids are very lucky to have such a fun opportunity like this. I hope they stick to it because it just gets more fun. For me, surfing/windsurfing/SUP has given me so many great memories of traveling, friends, cultures, languages and laughter! I love it and owe so much to water sports like these.
The conditions were perfect to begin surf lessons. We headed to the south side and everyone did super well!
At the end of the day everyone stood up and rode a wave. They were all stoked!
We even got to see an endangered monk seal getting some sun.
The conditions were perfect to begin surf lessons. We headed to the south side and everyone did super well!
At the end of the day everyone stood up and rode a wave. They were all stoked!
We even got to see an endangered monk seal getting some sun.
Just some pics from typical Ho’okipa. Thanks Bob Gilbert for the photos.
Annita, Griffen and I take a water/ green tea break at the point. Annita just arrived back on Maui from Spain.
Geaho made that beautiful wedding video below. Thanks! If you need any video done you know who to look for!
Keith and his toys
Talia and Tehani are fellow friends and surf buddies. Their Pashey jewelry was just featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Way to go girls!! Their new website is coming soon and you can check it out at mgbikini.com!
Manini Gangini Bikinis - Sneak Peak on Maui from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
Here is a video of a Hula I did for my friends wedding, Juliana and Eyal Shelef.
Tatiana’s Hula Performance for the Shelef Wedding from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
We all love her and will miss her a lot.
Love you Gma
Check out my new and improved Gallery.
Photo by: Tracy Kraft
I am getting ready to instruct a week long surf course for Seabury ( local high school here on Maui) students. I learned how to surf when I was their age, so I think it will be great to teach and share my passion to them. Check out their beautiful campus…
The surf was looking pretty good this morning. I had to pass it up to go study! 
Math Day Dreaming from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
Math Day Dreaming from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
Jumped in one of my favorite ponds with my brother and fiance. It has amazing energy here, I love it!
Cindy exploring
Cindy and I
Cindy and Jess
Visit my online shop to order. I just found some amazing shells to design with.
We are just finishing up with the new website for 2009. Stay tuned while we get everything dialed in!
New Website from Tatiana Howard on Vimeo.
I do not think I ever windsurfed with my brothers before. Today I got two of my three brothers out in the water to windsurf. My oldest brother is visiting for a bit, so we were all able to sail together. I was so excited to finally sail with them because the last time I remember being down at Kanaha with both of them was when I was learning to water start.
