Race Directors

Race Directors

Jeff Kozlovich is an Ocean Safety Lifeguard, an Emergency Medical Technician,an International Triathlon Coaching Association Certified Triathlon Coach and a WOWSA Certified Open Water Swim Coach. Spends his time Surfing as well as running,  biking, swimming, paddling, climbing and trekking.  He resides in Honolulu, Hawaii, but has traveled the world to support adventurers on the high seas including Penny Palfrey's solo marathon the Cayman Islands (Bridging The Cayman Islands) and her Cuba to Florida attempt in June 2012.   He has escorted many world class swimmers across the Ka’iwi Channel, including the fastest three finishes, and other Hawaiian channels.  Swimmers he has worked with in the waters of Hawaii include Penny Palfrey, Darren Miller, Bill Goding, Forrest Nelson, Quinn Carver, Brian Denaro, Tina Neill, Oliver Wilkinson, Kathleen Wilson, Jen Schumacher and others.

Steve Haumschild is a professional Expedition guide and Entrepreneur. For the  past 15 years he has been working as a professional guide  working in some of the most dangerous and remote areas of the planet. He has vast experience in the Mountains of Alaska, Rivers of Central America and Pacific Ocean. Currently residing on Oahu for most of the last 10 years, he spends most of his days in the ocean.  He has been the private escort for some of the best swimmers on the planet.