Exclusive Supconnect Interview With Georges Cronsteadt

SAN DIEGO, California - On Friday, 24 January, 2014, Supconnect spent the morning with SIC Maui athlete, Georges Cronsteadt. The day started with a quick demo down at Mission Bay, site of the Hanohano Huki Ocean Challenge, the race that initially brought the Tahitian paddler to town.

To get things started, Supconnect owner, Andre Niemeyer, went for a paddle with Georges, taking the opportunity to sample the new 2014 race boards from SIC.

After a good session and some filming down at the bay, we headed back to the Supconnect studio for a bit of serious Q & A with Erin Robbins. In this exclusive interview, they covered Georges big year, which includes new sponsorships, a shift in profession, his new boards and travel plans.

We'd like to thank Braly Joy from SIC for setting up the interview and Puli for translating when needed.

ABOUT SIC (Sandwich Islands Composites):

SIC “Sandwich Islands Composites” is the vision of master shaper/designer - Mark Raaphorst.  Mark has more than 20 years experience building surfboards, windsurfers and outrigger canoes. He is credited as being one of the pioneers of SUP, the first to integrate an Active Steering System into and SUP and for creating some of the most winning race boards in the world. Their speed and agility, sleek styling and piercing waterlines, quality craftsmanship and attention to details, have also earned SIC the reputation of being the “Ferrari of SUP boards”. SIC makes boards for intermediate to elite paddlers looking for the best in race, fitness/touring and surf. For more information visit: www.sicmaui.com