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Kona Boys Featured on Italy’s “Living In America” Show

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Kona Boys was honored to be one of three businesses featured by Italian TV Network show “Living in America” on Hawaii island in late 2011. Host Domenico Nesci travels the US looking for fun and unique businesses to share with … Check it out >

Jenny Kalmbach Exclusive Interview

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Kona Boys loves talented watermen and waterwomen who have a good attitude and share their passion for the ocean with others. That’s exactly why we love Kona local Jenny Kalmbach.

After taking a breather from her outstanding 2011 season (and being voted 2011 Female Stand Up Paddler of the Year by SUP Magazine readers), she took some time to answer a few of our questions. We enjoyed learning some more about her and her thoughts on the sport of stand up paddling. We hope you enjoy it too. Check it out >

Kona Boys Helps in ‘Korean Infinite Challenge in Hawaii’

Kona Boys on Infinite Challenge

Oh yeah, we’re huge in Korea. A few months ago Kona Boys was stoked when we were able to help out with one of Korea’s most popular reality television shows, “Infinite Challenge.” The episode was filmed entirely on location and … Check it out >

Kiholo Bay Closure

The State and Huialohakiholo are gearing in partnership to clean up and maintain Kiholo Bay and adjoining coastline beach use area on October 1st, 2011 for a 6 week period. The top gate into Kiholo Bay during this period, will … Check it out >

Kona Boys Tsunami Update

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First Off, Mahalos Mahalo for your thoughts and prayers as we went through and have rebuilt from the March 11th Tsunami. We were blessed by your concern and the messages we received! We are all healthy and the waters around … Check it out >

Voted Best Kayak Shop, 9th Time Running

We are stoked to announce that Kona Boys was selected by the readers of West Hawaii Today as the “Best Kayak Shop 2009”, this marks our eighth year of recognition and we just want to thank all of our wonderful … Check it out >

State Proposes New Management Plan for Kealakekua Bay

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is now seeking public comment on management actions it plans to implement in the Kealakekua Stewardship Area starting this summer. The plan is extensive and addresses many ongoing issues specific to Kealakekua … Check it out >

Voted Best Kayak Shop, 8th Time Running

We’re stoked to be voted the “Best Kayak Rental” in 2008 by West Hawaii Today. This is the 8th time in a row that we have received this honor, 2001 – 2008. Thank you to our patrons, both locals and … Check it out >

Kealakekua Bay Is Open

As many of our customers and friends are aware, a major earthquake hit the Big Island in October. The earthquake caused some landslides in Kealakekua Bay and forced some temporary closures of Ka’awaloa (the area where kayakers have traditionally landed). … Check it out >