FRANK DENIZ

HOMETOWN:  Honaunau, Kona, Hawaii (Big Island)

PADDLING EXPERIENCE:  6th Year

BACKGROUND:  Frank works at Hickam Air Force Base.  Frank took up paddling after six years of wrestling for the Air Force took a toll on his bones.  He now cites paddling as his most loved sport.

FAVORITES:  Hawaiian & Filippino food, Gabby Pahinui, Steel Pulse, Last of the Mojicans, North Shore...and Fetu

QUOTE:  "My timing is perfect...it's the other five in the boat who are off."