GoPro Athlete Summit (Reno Makani)

Here's a sneak peak behind the scenes from the first ever GoPro Athlete Summit that was held in Sonoma California June 11th through 13th.

Stopped by to see the Golden Gate Bridge...

 The lodge at Sonoma

 Nick Woodman brought a few of his personal toys...

 Let the games begin...

Thanks to Audi and Infineon Raceway for partnering up with us.

 Jamie Sterling behind the wheel of a Audi R8

Here is a sneak peak Viddy (Video) I put together. 

I'de like to thank everyone @ GoPro for making this happen, it was a great experience to be able to link up with over 60 Athletes from around the world. I'm very proud and honored to be a GoPro Athlete Reno Makani. 

Mauli Ola Foundation Cool Dude Tour Kicks Off

"Helping to catch waves with Cystic Fibrosis patients is such a rewarding feeling" 

Thank You Mauli Ola Foundation for giving me this opportunity to help!  RM 

Cool Dude Tour kicks off with Gavin Beschen Surf Experience Day in San Clemente at surf break Churches. Click Here For Surfline Article 

Me, Barney Barron, Nathan Fletcher , Lulu Erkeneff & Gavin Beschen stoking out kids with autographs after the event @ T.Patersonʻs Surf Shop

Heading North (Hans, Gavin, Barney and I) Photo Captured with GoPro Hero2

Children's Hospital Oakland  (Teddy Navarro, Bobby Serna, Hans Hagen, Brian Ortega, Kalani Robb, Barney Barron, Gavin Beschen, Reno Makani & Kala Alexander.

Cooling off at Lake Madera. (Gavin, Barney, Myself & Hans) 

Cool Dude Tour 2012 is now in full effect "Its all about helping children with genetic disorders" 

Ambry Genetics 

L to R (Teddy Navarro, James Dunlop, Bobby Serna, Hans Hagen, Kalani Robb, Kala Alexander, Reno Makani, Brian Ortega, Gavin Beschen & Mick OʻBrien) 

Lucile Packard Childrenʻs Hospital in Palo Alto. 

Santa Cruz

 High Fives during Barneyʻs Surf Experience Day at Cowells Beach. 
Photo Captured GoPro Hero2

Kasandra "Nothing but smiles" Photo Captured with GoPro Hero2

Kasandra & I had some great rides, it was her first time surfing! Photo GoPro Hero2

 It happened to be that Snoop Dogg was play a concert in Santa Cruz. Thanks Snoop & crew for hooking us up with passes!

Lets count the hits! Gin & Juice, Nuthin But A G Thang, Doggy Dog World, Murder Was The Case, Who Am I (Whats My Name).... The list go's on and on to the break of dawn! I admit I was a little star struck to have been able to meet Snoop. I mean Iʻv been listing to his music since I was 13 haha how could I not be! Thanks again Snoop Dogg

 Highway 1 "Big Sur"

 I have a new perspective of Northern California... Magnificent!

 Breathtaking Views (Big Sur)

 Our drive along the coast was amazing. Canʻt wait to go back! (Big Sur) 

 Growing up in Hawaii I didn't see much of this happening at my local beach! (Sea Lions)

I'd like to thank Kala Alexander for introducing me to the entire Mauli Ola crew. Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who makes it possible. Aloha

There is a special connection between the genetic disorder Cystic Fibrosis and the ocean. Learn more and get involved with helping @ http://www.mauliola.org

 Aloha Reno Makani