Maui Windsurfing Jaws – Bart de Zwart and Diony Guadagnino – March 30 2010
The forecast for March 30th 2010 was for very strong trade winds and big waves on Maui’s North Shore – perfect for windsurfing - and the predicted swell for the day was big enough for Jaws to be going off.The strong winds meant that surfers would not be out on the huge waves that Jaws can serve up, but these winds meant that this would be a great opportunity to windsurf Jaws! So early in the morning Bart de Zwart, Kanaha Kai Maui Windsurfing shop owner, and his buddy Diony Guadagnino, Hot Sails Maui team rider, both checked out ...
The Maui Ocean Center Aquarium, Shop and Restaurant at Maalea
Maui boasts plenty of activities geared toward adults: championship-level golf courses, stunning hiking trails and trendy nightclubs and bars. But Maui also offers plenty for younger visitors, too. And these offerings start with the Maui Ocean Center.Consistently ranked as one of the top family attractions in Hawaii, Maui's Ocean Center aquarium manages that rarest of feats: It’s kid friendly but fun for adults, too.Located right next to Maalea Harbor and the whale-watching boats, the Maui Ocean Center is home to an amazing array of oceanic life. Visitors can marvel at giant sea turtles, menacing looking hammerhead sharks and mysterious, but ...
Jaws Peahi Maui Big Wave Tow-in Surfing December 7th, 8th and 9th 2009
Big waves at Jaws from December 7th to 9th have seen the North Shore of Maui going crazy. Surf forcasters predicted that the westerly swells arriving Monday December 7th 2009 would bring some of the biggest waves ever seen to Maui's North Shore breaks at Hookipa and Jaws at Peahi.Well the waves never actually reached th dizzy heights of the hype that the news and media outlets created about what was to come. The waves were big, but no bigger than a normal Jaws surfing event. Despite this the authorities closed off Hookipa Beach Bark completely on the Monday, including ...
Driving the Road to Hana along the Hana Highway
Maui offers plenty of attractions designed to get tourists moving. Everything from championship-level golf to snorkeling to surfing can provide Maui visitors a true workout.But there is one attraction on the island that encourages travelers to get into their cars, the Hana Highway.The Hana Highway, known also as the Road to Hana, is the 68-mile ribbon of Hawaii State Highways 36 and 360 that runs from busy Kahului to the town of Hana in eastern Maui.The Road to Hana has become a popular tourist attraction in Maui. It’s little wonder why; The Hana Highway is one of the most scenic ...
Hike The Crater and Other Trails in Haleakala National Park
Hiking into Haleakala National Park can be a lot of fun, especially if you hike into the crater!There are many ways to see Haleakala, Maui’s towering dormant volcano. But hiking into it might be the best way get a real close up experience that you will never forget.You might be surprised to learn that there are 27 miles of hiking trails inside the crater of Haleakala. Not only that, the crater boasts two camping sites and three cabins.By following two main trails, tourists can experience most of the amazing scenery of Haleakala, including the burnt-red cinder cones and the dark-black ...
Visit Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve Near Kihei
Maui is home to an amazingly diverse array of wildlife and plant life. Much of this is on display at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve.Located near to the small southern Maui tourist and each area of Kihei, the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Preserve is a 700-acre U.S. Fish and Wildlife wetland preserve. It is home to endangered Hawaiian coots, Hawaiian ducks and Hawaiian stilts all of which are distinct species that only exist in the Hawaiian Islands.While the pond does serve as a safe refuge for these birds and other animals, it also offers protection to the coral reefs ...
Visit the Summit of Haleakala in the National Park
Maui's Haleakala translates as “The House of the Sun” and this dormant volcano, which is the tallest peak on Maui at an impressive 10,023 feet above sea level, deserves the title. Looking up at the peak, it does seem as if Haleakala can pierce the sun.A hike, or more likely a drive, to the Haleakala National Park summit area is a must for any visitor to Maui. The depression at the summit – sometimes incorrectly called Haleakala’s crater – is large enough, as it’s frequently said, to hold the entire island of Manhattan.The Haleakala National Park summit area stretches 7-and-a-half ...
Why Lahaina is Maui's Most Popular Town for Tourists
Tourists may know Lahaina as the trendy shopping district on the Hawaiian island of Maui. But this busy little town is actually much more than that.Lahaina is one of the most historic towns in all of Hawaii, with a past that includes whalers, missionaries, scoundrels and saints. It is surrounded by majestic mountains, and boasts a banyan tree first planted in 1873 that has since grown to the size of an entire city block.And the banyan isn’t the only thing that’s big in Lahaina. The former whaling town is also home to a bronze Buddha statue said to be the ...
Wind Power: Wind Drives Growing Use of Batteries
The New York Times has published an interesting article on Wind Power that is of great interest to all energy user’s here on Maui: “The rapid growth of wind farms, whose output is hard to schedule reliably or even predict, has the nation’s electricity providers scrambling to develop energy storage to ensure stability and improve profits.” Here is a useful excerpt that relates... [Read more...]
Maui Medical Plaza discussion deferred
WAILUKU – Maui Planning Commission members decided on Tuesday that they needed more time for additional questions before they could decide what to do with a draft environmental assessment for the proposed Maui Medical Plaza building and parking garage in Kahului. Continued in the original source article on this story here: Maui Medical Plaza discussion deferred
Maui United, Excel go combined 0-3-3 at San Diego tournament
SAN DIEGO – The Maui United 99 boys state championship team finished play at the San Diego Surf Cup XXX with an 0-1-2 record Sunday. Playing in the U-12 division, Maui United started off the invitation-only tournament with a 0-0 tie with San Diego Surf Premier. See more about hsi and get more details here: Maui United, Excel go combined 0-3-3 at San Diego tournament
Maui County reelection campaign: SHOPO backs Mayor Tavares
A major endorsement for Maui mayor Charmaine Tavares’ re-election campaign. The State of Hawaii Organization… View the full article post at the source site here: Maui County reelection campaign: SHOPO backs Mayor Tavares
Maui’s Mahe loses by TKO in first round
Shane del Rosario remained undefeated in his mixed martial arts career with a TKO victory over Maui’s Lolohea Mahe in the main event of last night’s StrikeForce Challenger Series event in Everett, Wash. Follow this web link to read the full article at the source site: Maui’s Mahe loses by TKO in first round
Maui loses in Big League regional championship game
BREMERTON, Wash. – The Maui Big League team lost 3-0 to Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Friday in the championship game of the Little League Western Regional. Go here now if you want to see the original article: Maui loses in Big League regional championship game
Maui to play for Big League regional title today
BREMERTON, Wash. – Michael Diaz struck out 14 batters in a complete game and hit a two-run homer as the Maui Big League team advanced to the Little League Western Regional final with a 12-3 victory over Woodinville, Wash., on Thursday. See more about hsi and get more details here: Maui to play for Big League regional title today
Maui Mayor Tavares Demands Apology
Maui Mayor Tavares is demanding an apology from former Mayor Alan Arakawa for comments he made on his radio show. Follow this web link to read the full article at the source site: Maui Mayor Tavares Demands Apology
Maui County To Test Sirens Thursday
The Maui County Defense Agency will test the Kilohana Elementary School siren in Molokai at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday. Read some more details about this story here: Maui County To Test Sirens Thursday
Maui County ends water plant study dispute
Maui County is invalidating the environmental study for a plant that would treat water diverted from central… Read the rest of this interesting article right here: Maui County ends water plant study dispute
Maui Groups Stall Water Plant Development
Two Maui community groups have successfully stalled the development of a new water treatment plant. Continue reading to get the full story and more details here: Maui Groups Stall Water Plant Development
Maui qualifies for Big League regional semifinals
BREMERTON, Wash. – The Maui Big League team in the Little League Western Regional stayed unbeaten in the tournament with a 2-1 victory over San Jose, Calif., on Sunday and clinched a berth in the semifinal round. Follow this web link to read the full article at the source site: Maui qualifies for Big League regional semifinals
Maui police fire on suspects after truck strikes officer
On Maui, detectives are investigating an attempted murder case, involving one of their own. Early Sunday… See more about hsi and get more details here: Maui police fire on suspects after truck strikes officer
Maui Officer Struck By Truck, Injured
An officer, investigating a report of shots fired, was injured in Maui after a pickup struck him. Much more information and details on this story right here: Maui Officer Struck By Truck, Injured
Maui Narrowly Escapes Toros with 9-8 Victory
Maui, HI – The Tucson Toros lost 9-8 in a tug of war battle with Maui Na Koa Ikaika on Friday. The loss was the Toros longest 9-inning game of the season, spanning 3:40. This is an excerpt from an original article posted at: Maui Narrowly Escapes Toros with 9-8 Victory
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