Archive for July 2009

Maui coast from Maliko to Kanaha

Hilda and I had a super fun downwinder from Maliko to Kanaha today.  Here is a pictoral of the views along the amazing Maui coast:

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Coming out of the mouth of Maliko Gulch, starting to look downwind.

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Snorkelers outside of Maliko!

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Ho’okipa Beach Park

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Mama’s Fish House Beach  / Kuau

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Tavares Bay area

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Hilda enjoying the swell

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Cane fields and upcountry to Haleakala viewed over Baldwin Beach area

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Hilda paddling outside of Baby Beach and Sprecklesville

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Windswell waves blocking the beach view

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Past Spreckelsville houses

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Past Spreckelsville Beach

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And into our landing spot at Upper Kanaha Beach Park.  Watch out for the beginner windsurfers!

Maui International Paddleboard Championships

July 12, 2009

Great conditions for today’s race.  The wind backed off a bit at about the mid-point, but there was still plenty of good glides and fun rides.

Here is a link to the results:

http://www.mauipaddleboard.com/race.php?title=results_2009

Here are a few photos of the harbor and finish line:

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Running through the finish line:

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The larger auction items:

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Great entertainment:

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A lucky and excited Theresa Felgate won several raffle items, including a Neptune Paddle!

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