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SEAN AIKEN
DIVISION: Men with jobs, 2 kids and a wife (or expert)
SPONSORS:Quatro, Naish
AGE:firmly 42 but looks incredibly young and very handsome
HOMETOWN: Hood River
ORIGINALLY FROM: where the hell is Mt Vernon?
FAVORITE MOVE:The "Gronk"
FAVORITE SPOT: behind the wheel of a VW bus
YEARS WINDSURFING: a solid 30, I win right?
MOTTO: what size sail should I use?
DIVISION: Men with jobs, 2 kids and a wife (or expert)
SPONSORS:Quatro, Naish
AGE:firmly 42 but looks incredibly young and very handsome
HOMETOWN: Hood River
ORIGINALLY FROM: where the hell is Mt Vernon?
FAVORITE MOVE:The "Gronk"
FAVORITE SPOT: behind the wheel of a VW bus
YEARS WINDSURFING: a solid 30, I win right?
MOTTO: what size sail should I use?
ROYN BARTHOLDI
DIVISION: Masters
SPONSORS: Starboard, Maui Sails, Nolimitz, Chinook, Dakine, Promotion Wetsuits
AGE: 50
HOMETOWN: Hood River
ORIGINALLY FROM: Minnesota, USA
FAVORITE MOVE: Shove It
FAVORITE SPOT:Gnarloo (Australia), The Wall (Gorge)
YEARS WINDSURFING: 17
MOTTO: "Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt."
DIVISION: Masters
SPONSORS: Starboard, Maui Sails, Nolimitz, Chinook, Dakine, Promotion Wetsuits
AGE: 50
HOMETOWN: Hood River
ORIGINALLY FROM: Minnesota, USA
FAVORITE MOVE: Shove It
FAVORITE SPOT:Gnarloo (Australia), The Wall (Gorge)
YEARS WINDSURFING: 17
MOTTO: "Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win,
By fearing to attempt."
CONNOR BAXTER
DIVISION: Youth
SPONSORS: Nike USA, Starboard Windsurfing International, North Sails International, DaKine, Smith Sunglasses, Ion Wetsuits, Waterman’s Sunscreen, SunRite Maui, Meanline Fins
AGE: 15 years
HOMETOWN: Pukalani, Maui
ORIGINALLY FROM: Pukalani, Maui
FAVORITE MOVE: Back Loop
FAVORITE SPOT: Hookipa and Jaws
YEARS WINDSURFING: 6 years
MOTTO: “Never give up”
DIVISION: Youth
SPONSORS: Nike USA, Starboard Windsurfing International, North Sails International, DaKine, Smith Sunglasses, Ion Wetsuits, Waterman’s Sunscreen, SunRite Maui, Meanline Fins
AGE: 15 years
HOMETOWN: Pukalani, Maui
ORIGINALLY FROM: Pukalani, Maui
FAVORITE MOVE: Back Loop
FAVORITE SPOT: Hookipa and Jaws
YEARS WINDSURFING: 6 years
MOTTO: “Never give up”
DWIGHT BODE
Division: Grand old folks
Sponsors: self, rides Hot Sails
Age: 52
Hometown: Jackson,Wy./ Brookings,Or.
Originally from: Calif.
Favorite move: whatever feels good
Favorite spot: the cape, kuau,& the seven sisters- baja
Years windsurfing: 29 Is it time to get a real job yet?
Motto: What's the edge if you haven't been over it.
BEN GRODNER
DIVISION: Jr. Division
SPONSORS:Mum and Dad
AGE:13
HOMETOWN:Salt Lake City, Utah (It gets pretty gnarly here when the six inch swells start rollin' on the great salt lake)
ORIGINALLY FROM:Portland, Oregon
FAVORITE MOVE: Body Drag
FAVORITE SPOT:Rufus, Oregon
YEARS WINDSURFING: 6 years
MOTTO: Sail fast, Live slow
DIVISION: Jr. Division
SPONSORS:Mum and Dad
AGE:13
HOMETOWN:Salt Lake City, Utah (It gets pretty gnarly here when the six inch swells start rollin' on the great salt lake)
ORIGINALLY FROM:Portland, Oregon
FAVORITE MOVE: Body Drag
FAVORITE SPOT:Rufus, Oregon
YEARS WINDSURFING: 6 years
MOTTO: Sail fast, Live slow
SKYLER HAYWOOD
DIVISION: WAVE!!
SPONSORS: Goya Sails, Quatro International, Fred Haywood Realty
AGE: 20
HOMETOWN: Kula, Maui
ORIGINALLY FROM: Maui, Hawaii
FAVORITE MOVE: Cheesy Rolls Mmm.
FAVORITE SPOT: Ho'okipa
YEARS WINDSURFING: Do years riding on dad's shoulders count? 9 years.
MOTTO: "If your not planing, you're complaning"
DIVISION: WAVE!!
SPONSORS: Goya Sails, Quatro International, Fred Haywood Realty
AGE: 20
HOMETOWN: Kula, Maui
ORIGINALLY FROM: Maui, Hawaii
FAVORITE MOVE: Cheesy Rolls Mmm.
FAVORITE SPOT: Ho'okipa
YEARS WINDSURFING: Do years riding on dad's shoulders count? 9 years.
MOTTO: "If your not planing, you're complaning"
BEN JAMIN JONES
DIVISION: The one for the old folks
SPONSORS: Geritol, AARP
AGE: 52
HOMETOWN: Hood River, OR
ORIGINALLY FROM: Bean Town!
FAVORITE MOVE: anything I can do in front of the Hatch crowd
FAVORITE SPOT: Lowers w/ NNW swell 10ft@17s and 20-25 ENE, otherwise dawn patrol @ Hatch 25-35
YEARS WINDSURFING: 25 or 30 - what year is it?
MOTTO: You're never too old, unless you really are!
DIVISION: The one for the old folks
SPONSORS: Geritol, AARP
AGE: 52
HOMETOWN: Hood River, OR
ORIGINALLY FROM: Bean Town!
FAVORITE MOVE: anything I can do in front of the Hatch crowd
FAVORITE SPOT: Lowers w/ NNW swell 10ft@17s and 20-25 ENE, otherwise dawn patrol @ Hatch 25-35
YEARS WINDSURFING: 25 or 30 - what year is it?
MOTTO: You're never too old, unless you really are!
RANDY KASHINO
DIVISION: Older Guys
SPONSORS: Not Sponsored. ride Quatro and Sailworks gear
AGE: 56
HOMETOWN: Victoria, B.C., Canada
ORIGINALLY FROM: Victoria, B.C., Canada
FAVORITE MOVE: Carving 360
FAVORITE SPOT: Nitinat, Kanaha, Sprecks, Hatchery, Jeri, Tarifa
YEARS WINDSURFING: 21
MOTTO: See You at the Beach!
DIVISION: Older Guys
SPONSORS: Not Sponsored. ride Quatro and Sailworks gear
AGE: 56
HOMETOWN: Victoria, B.C., Canada
ORIGINALLY FROM: Victoria, B.C., Canada
FAVORITE MOVE: Carving 360
FAVORITE SPOT: Nitinat, Kanaha, Sprecks, Hatchery, Jeri, Tarifa
YEARS WINDSURFING: 21
MOTTO: See You at the Beach!
KAI KATCHADOURIAN
DIVISION: MEN EXPERT
SPONSORS: Simmer Style, Quatro, Streamlined, Da Kine, MFC, Rocket Shells
AGE: 39
HOMETOWN: Haiku, Hi Stanford, Ca Bodo, Finland
ORIGINALLY FROM: Stanford, Ca
FAVORITE MOVE: Wave 360
FAVORITE SPOTS: Waddell Creek Cabo Verde Hookipa
YEARS WINDSURFING: 28 years
MOTTO: Show that you care.
DIVISION: MEN EXPERT
SPONSORS: Simmer Style, Quatro, Streamlined, Da Kine, MFC, Rocket Shells
AGE: 39
HOMETOWN: Haiku, Hi Stanford, Ca Bodo, Finland
ORIGINALLY FROM: Stanford, Ca
FAVORITE MOVE: Wave 360
FAVORITE SPOTS: Waddell Creek Cabo Verde Hookipa
YEARS WINDSURFING: 28 years
MOTTO: Show that you care.
JAMES LUNDIN
DIVISION: masters
SPONSORS: northwave sails /15 years -davenport surfsail /15 years
AGE: unknown
HOMETOWN: Pistol River, Oregon
ORIGINALLY FROM: Santa Cruz, California
FAVORITE MOVE: planing is good
FAVORITE SPOT: middle of my back, please
MOTTO: danger...don't touch my dog when he is in the truck.
DIVISION: masters
SPONSORS: northwave sails /15 years -davenport surfsail /15 years
AGE: unknown
HOMETOWN: Pistol River, Oregon
ORIGINALLY FROM: Santa Cruz, California
FAVORITE MOVE: planing is good
FAVORITE SPOT: middle of my back, please
MOTTO: danger...don't touch my dog when he is in the truck.
KEVIN MCGILLIVRAY
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: Gaastra, Tabou, Nolimitz, Kaenon Polarized
AGE: 38
HOMETOWN: Santa Barbara, CA
ORIGINALLY FROM: Sacramento, CA
FAVORITE MOVE: Push looooops
FAVORITE SPOT: Punta San Carlos, Jalama- love/hate relationship
YEARS WINDSURFING: 15
MOTTO: Uh oh...This may not end well, but it sure was fun getting to this point!
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: Gaastra, Tabou, Nolimitz, Kaenon Polarized
AGE: 38
HOMETOWN: Santa Barbara, CA
ORIGINALLY FROM: Sacramento, CA
FAVORITE MOVE: Push looooops
FAVORITE SPOT: Punta San Carlos, Jalama- love/hate relationship
YEARS WINDSURFING: 15
MOTTO: Uh oh...This may not end well, but it sure was fun getting to this point!
DANA MILLER
DIVISION: Expert and/or Masters.
SPONSORS: Chinook, DaKine, Hatteras Island Surf Shop, NoLimitz, Northwave, Promotion, Vector.
AGE: 52
HOMETOWN: Pistol River, Oregon
ORIGINALLY FROM: Waves, North Carolina
FAVORITE MOVE: Taking air off the lip any way I can.
FAVORITE SPOT: The Cape Sebastian on a south swell.
YEARS WINDSURFING: Started in '84 but I'm a slow learner. MOTTO:That one's shred factor divided by a given gonzo coefficient times rad to the xs plus or minus attitude equals altitude.
DIVISION: Expert and/or Masters.
SPONSORS: Chinook, DaKine, Hatteras Island Surf Shop, NoLimitz, Northwave, Promotion, Vector.
AGE: 52
HOMETOWN: Pistol River, Oregon
ORIGINALLY FROM: Waves, North Carolina
FAVORITE MOVE: Taking air off the lip any way I can.
FAVORITE SPOT: The Cape Sebastian on a south swell.
YEARS WINDSURFING: Started in '84 but I'm a slow learner. MOTTO:
WYATT MILLER
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: Naish, Dakine, Kaenon Polarized, H2O Audio,
AGE: 27
HOMETOWN: Berkeley, Ca
ORIGINALLY FROM: Berkeley, Ca
FAVORITE MOVE: Culo
FAVORITE SPOT: San Carlos, Baja Californa , MX
YEARS WINDSURFING: Uh Planing in the straps since age 13
MOTTO: Whoever has the most fun before they die wins!
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: Naish, Dakine, Kaenon Polarized, H2O Audio,
AGE: 27
HOMETOWN: Berkeley, Ca
ORIGINALLY FROM: Berkeley, Ca
FAVORITE MOVE: Culo
FAVORITE SPOT: San Carlos, Baja Californa , MX
YEARS WINDSURFING: Uh Planing in the straps since age 13
MOTTO: Whoever has the most fun before they die wins!
KEVIN PRITCHARD
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: Gaastra, Starboard, Camaro, Dakine, MFC, Debiochet, Pritchardwindsurfing.com, Kaenon
AGE: 34
HOMETOWN: Maui, Hawaii
ORIGINALLY FROM: California
FAVORITE MOVE: Backside 360
FAVORITE SPOT: Cape Verde
YEARS WINDSURFING: 25
MOTTO: Have Fun!
ZANE SCHWEITZER
Division: Expert Sponsors: Starboard, North Sails, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Dakine, Watermanns Sunscreen, Mean Line Fins, PowerBalance, Genr8
Age: 16
Hometown: Westside of Maui, Hawaii
Originally from:Born and Raised on Maui
Favorite Move:Goo Screw / Loop
Favorite Spot:Happy Opu, Hookipa, Windmills all on Maui
Years Windsurfing: 6
Motto: Live life to fullest!
Division: Expert Sponsors: Starboard, North Sails, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Dakine, Watermanns Sunscreen, Mean Line Fins, PowerBalance, Genr8
Age: 16
Hometown: Westside of Maui, Hawaii
Originally from:Born and Raised on Maui
Favorite Move:Goo Screw / Loop
Favorite Spot:Happy Opu, Hookipa, Windmills all on Maui
Years Windsurfing: 6
Motto: Live life to fullest!
GORDY STOKES
DIVISION:Geezer
SPONSORS:Sentara
AGE:50
HOMETOWN:Norfolk, Virginia
ORIGINALLY FROM:Norfolk
FAVORITE MOVE:Wave ride
FAVORITE SPOT:Hatteras, North Carolina
YEARS WINDSURFING:5 in College 0.2 in Med school 3 post grad 1 chasing IAS
MOTTO:"Fate often saves the undoomed man when his courage holds"- Beowulf
DIVISION:Geezer
SPONSORS:Sentara
AGE:50
HOMETOWN:Norfolk, Virginia
ORIGINALLY FROM:Norfolk
FAVORITE MOVE:Wave ride
FAVORITE SPOT:Hatteras, North Carolina
YEARS WINDSURFING:5 in College 0.2 in Med school 3 post grad 1 chasing IAS
MOTTO:"Fate often saves the undoomed man when his courage holds"- Beowulf
ROB WARWICK
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: NorthSails, Fanatic, Dakine, Sophie's, Shred Alert
AGE: 29
HOMETOWN: Hood River
ORIGINALLY FROM: Bay Area, California
FAVORITE MOVE: all of them, even the ones I haven't learned yet
FAVORITE SPOT: The Wall, San Carlos
YEARS WINDSURFING: 12
MOTTO: If your not crashing your not trying hard enough.
DIVISION: Expert
SPONSORS: NorthSails, Fanatic, Dakine, Sophie's, Shred Alert
AGE: 29
HOMETOWN: Hood River
ORIGINALLY FROM: Bay Area, California
FAVORITE MOVE: all of them, even the ones I haven't learned yet
FAVORITE SPOT: The Wall, San Carlos
YEARS WINDSURFING: 12
MOTTO: If your not crashing your not trying hard enough.
JAY WATERMEYER
DIVISION: Amateur
SPONSORS: Sailworks, Starboard, Dakine, Promotion Wetsuits
AGE: 17
HOMETOWN: Tacoma, Washington / Hood River, Oregon
ORIGINALLY FROM: THE NORTHWEST, BORN AND RAISED
FAVORITE MOVE: Spock
FAVORITE SPOT: Davenport, California and Scottsburgh, South Africa and Hookipa
YEARS WINDSURFING: 10
MOTTO: Go hard and go big
NAME: Fiona Wylde
DIVISION: juniors women's
SPONSORS: Sailworks and Bigwinds, Gorge Dental
AGE:13
HOMETOWN: Hood River Or.
ORIGINALLY FROM: Porttownsend Wa.
FAVORITE MOVE:unknown. First wave competition so i am not sure yet.
FAVORITE SPOT: Los Barriles B.C.S. and around Hood River.
YEARS WINDSURFING: 3-4
MOTTO: Just to have fun.
DIVISION: juniors women's
SPONSORS: Sailworks and Bigwinds, Gorge Dental
AGE:13
HOMETOWN: Hood River Or.
ORIGINALLY FROM: Porttownsend Wa.
FAVORITE MOVE:unknown. First wave competition so i am not sure yet.
FAVORITE SPOT: Los Barriles B.C.S. and around Hood River.
YEARS WINDSURFING: 3-4
MOTTO: Just to have fun.