The 2026 edition of Paddle Imua marked an exciting new chapter for the sport of parawing. The legendary Hawaiian downwind race introduced Parawing Division for the seond time, bringing together riders to compete in one of the world’s most iconic ocean events.
We are incredibly proud to announce that Jon McCabe claimed victory aboard the Triple Seven P.T. Skin, making Triple Seven the first-ever winner in the event’s parawing history.
A Historic Milestone for Parawing
Paddle Imua has built a reputation as one of Hawaii’s premier downwind races, attracting some of the best ocean athletes year after year. The addition of a dedicated parawing class reflects the rapid evolution of the sport and its growing popularity worldwide.
Performance Proven on the Water
Jon McCabe demonstrated not only exceptional skill and race strategy but also the capabilities of the Triple Seven P.T. Skin in demanding Hawaiian conditions. The wing delivered the efficiency, stability, and easy handling required to stay ahead throughout the race and cross the finish line in first place.
For everyone at Triple Seven, this victory reinforces the philosophy behind the P.T. Skin: creating equipment that performs when it matters most, whether you’re exploring your local coastline or lining up against the world’s best.
Congratulations, Jon!
A huge congratulations to Jon McCabe on this outstanding achievement. We are honored to have such a talented athlete representing Triple Seven and helping push the boundaries of what parawing can achieve. We also congratulate to our dear friend Rudy Becker who also finished strong at 8th place!
This is only the beginning for competitive parawing, and we’re excited to continue developing innovative products that help riders enjoy more days on the water—whether they’re racing, downwinding, or simply having fun.
Congratulations, Jon. and Rudy! Congratulations to everyone who competed. And congratulations to the entire parawing community on another major step forward for the sport.
