Josh is a waterman. He has been lifeguarding since he was 14 years old in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand and the Gold Coast, Australia. He represented the Cook Islands at the 2012 Olympics for kayaking. He is the owner of two local water based tourist operations in Rarotonga Snorkel Cook Islands and Surfski Cook.
Sid is one of the most prolific Iron distance athletes in the world, with podium finishes in over 25 of my last 30 starts, including 3-time Ironman Champion, 2018 ETU European Long Course Champion, and the fastest British woman in 2016 and 2017. A truly world class, highly driven Professional Triathlete.
Alanna Smith, based in the Cook Islands is all for water sports. From kitesurfing in Rarotonga's electric blue lagoons to snorkelling amongst some of Rarotonga's thriving coral bed ecosystems, the sea is where Alanna's heart will always be.
Aloe Up is now as much a part of my daily routine as swimming, biking and running are. Without it and the unique sport & skin friendly qualities that only Aloe Up offer I would really struggle to get out in the elements with the same confidence that I do now. If you see me out training or racing you will also see me wearing my Aloe Up!
- Dylan McNeice
2013 & 2104 Challenge Wanaka Ironman
http://dylanmcneice.com/
One of the best things about being an open water swimmer and swim coach is the sunshine, it’s also one of the worst! Endless sunshine, wind, water reflection and cloud reflection damages the skin, especially in New Zealand. Finding a sun screen that not only protects but is good for the skin and the environment has been a career long quest. I am comfortable to admit that surfers beat us too it; Aloe Up is quite simply the answer to all of my problems. It is the first sunscreen I actually enjoy putting on. I can feel the Aloe moisturizing and I am reassured that I’ll have lasting UV protection for the day that is not at the expense of my health nor the oceans. Nice job Aloe Up! See you in the water"
Dan is the owner and head coach for open water swim specialist swim company Fitandabel.com. He is also a pioneer in New Zealand of open water sportive swimming under the brand RealSwim Adventures. Dan is a former New Zealand national pool swimming champion , an ex USA Collegiate swimmer and holds the 4th fastest time ever for swimming the Cook Strait in 6 hours 15 minutes.
These days Dan spends his time teaching adults how to swim and introducing them to the addictive fun that is open water swimming.
Beach volleyball I think is one of the toughest sports when talking about sun protection, we play in some of the hottest most humid places on earth and for long periods of time over the hottest part of the day, when you take this into account plus the sand and sweating it makes for a tough job for any sports sunscreen. The Pro Ultra sport range from Aloe Up was the best we've used and held up great in the 40+ degree heat in our recent tournaments in China and Indonesia. The fact that they are 35% Aloe vera is a huge bonus also!
Sam & Ben first played together from 2009-12 with much success winning multiple New Zealand Titles and becoming the youngest team in history to be crowned Asian Tour Champions. After a brief hiatus, the O’Dea brothers have their sights set firmly on Gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and an Olympic berth in Tokyo 2020.
You can follow the beach bro's through their facebook page here
Being an active sportsperson I spend a lot of time out in the elements here in Rarotonga, paddling in the ocean, as well as swimming, running, cycling, so it is important to have good sun protection. I love the Aloe Up products they are great not only for myself but for the whole family.
Serena Hunter
Cook Islands #1 ranked female paddler (outrigger canoeing)
Former national triathlon representative
Two time Cook Islands sportswoman of the year
Mother of four
Aloe Up is available in the Cook Island from CITC Pharmacy, Avarua Shopping Centre, Rarotonga + 6829292
Swimming up to 20+ hours per week in an outdoor pool on the Gold Coast means I need to really take care of my skin and sun protection. Aloe Up allows my body to focus on recovery rather then healing sunburn. The Pro Ultra Sport range in non-greasy, 80 minutes water resistance, and free of oxybenzone, parabens, and alcohol. It contains 35% Aloe Vera which allows my skin to hold moister rather, then the chemicals from the pool removing it.
Emma Robinson has been in the New Zealand Swim Team for the last 4 years and has just recently come back from the Rio Olympic games where she placed 16th in the 800m freestyle. Emma trains in the Gold Coast and spends her days training, working, cooking and doing outdoor activities.
You can follow her story on Facebook www.facebook.com/EmmaKayRobinson or on Instagram @emmakrobinson.
I am really excited to be coming on board as an Aloe Up Ambassador. With Iron distance triathlon training and racing I spend a lot of time outdoors so it is really important to be using the best products available to protect my skin. I know that by using Aloe Up I am doing all that's possible to look after my skin for the future.An extra advantage that I love with all their products is that they don't contain parabens or any other bad chemicals. As well as being non-greasy and water resistant. Perfect for an athletes life.
Leroy surfing "Jaws" Maui Hawaii - 1st New Zealander to paddle surf it.
“Aloe Up… I’m stoked on the stuff. It’s seriously the only sunscreen I’ve found that lets me confidently do everything that I love without getting cooked by sun. Whether it’s surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding or hunting and hiking, there’s always some nature in the activity that makes you out perform, wear out or rub off your sunscreen but not with Aloe Up. It doesn’t wash off in the water or bleed into your eyes; it absorbs straight in to your skin so you don’t sweat it out or rub it off; and it’s not greasy so you won’t end up looking like the abominable snowman when you try it out. The Spf30 and spf50 Sport Pro are practically bullet proof, I recommend them. One good application and you’re set for hours!”
“Just to a note, I’m 23 and like most Kiwi’s spend a lot of time outdoors. Already I have 4 friends who’ve run close calls with Melanoma, their luck was that they found it early enough to get treatment. I hate to think how many of my friends won’t be so lucky. It’s the top killing cancer in NZ for men and women ages 15 to 39, or 20 to 39, depending where you look. I’m doing my best not to become another number, and I’m trying to keep others from being one too. Look out for each other and remember - you're better safe than dead.”
