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 ...
The Mint offered for $6 million – Idaho Mountain Express
with 10 other locations from Martha’s Vineyard to Maui, has hung a sign at the former location of La India restaurant, at the corner of Main and Croy streets. See the rest here: The Mint offered for $6 million – Idaho Mountain Express
The Mint offered for $6 million – Idaho Mountain Express
with 10 other locations from Martha’s Vineyard to Maui, has hung a sign at the former location of La India restaurant, at the corner of Main and Croy streets. Read the original here: The Mint offered for $6 million – Idaho Mountain Express
Chargers hope a solid summer leads to a successful fall season – San Jose Mercury News
For most people, a summer vacation to Maui is a time for water sports, sunshine and relaxation. That wasn’t the case for Leland’s Jason Habash. The junior quarterback made a summer trip to Maui this past … See more here: Chargers hope a solid summer leads to a successful fall season – San Jose Mercury News
Discovery Channel gunman was former Lahaina resident – Maui News
A man identified as holding three people hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Maryland Wednesday was a former Lahaina resident. James J. Lee, 43, was shot to death by tactical officers after he was seen … See the rest here: Discovery Channel gunman was former Lahaina resident – Maui News
July Visitor Arrivals, Spending Up – msnbc.com
KITV.com For an eighth-straight month Hawaii saw an increase in visitors traveling to the islands in July, Hawaii Tourism Authority officials said on Tuesday. The state saw a 9 percent increase over the same time last … View post: July Visitor Arrivals, Spending Up – msnbc.com
Cardinals: Depth Chart Filling Out – Scout.com
–As expected, the Cardinals began to work youngsters into the starting lineup. Greg Toler , in his second year, took over at right cornerback for Trumaine McBride. Daryl Washington , a second-round pick this year, is … Read the original here: Cardinals: Depth Chart Filling Out – Scout.com
Britney Spears & Jason Trawick: Poolside Peek-a-Boo – Just Jared
Britney Spears soaks up the sun in a bright green bikini while relaxing by her hotel pool with boyfriend Jason Trawick on Sunday (August 29) in Maui, Hawaii. The 28-year-old pop star wore the same two-piece a … More: Britney Spears & Jason Trawick: Poolside Peek-a-Boo – Just Jared
Maui’s foreclosure picture ‘not pretty’ – Maui News
The foreclosure picture for Maui is “not pretty at all” with nearly a thousand single-family homes and condominiums currently pending foreclosure – nearly double the number from a year ago – said the executive director … The rest is here: Maui’s foreclosure picture ‘not pretty’ – Maui News
Flyers Face Tijuana in Final Regular Season Home Game – OurSports Central
FULLERTON, Calif. — Tonight the Orange County Flyers host a doubleheader against the Tijuana Cimarrones in the team’s final home games of the 2010 regular season. The Flyers are celebrating Fan Appreciation Day with … Follow this link: Flyers Face Tijuana in Final Regular Season Home Game – OurSports Central
Former officer agrees to pay donors in deal – Maui News
WAILUKU – Former Maui Police Department officer Allison Moore is agreeing to pay back more than $23,000 – most of it to co-workers who donated leave time to her – as part of a plea agreement to settle a criminal case … More here: Former officer agrees to pay donors in deal – Maui News
Team USA wins 14 medals on first night of Junior Pan Pacs – USA Swimming
Team USA won 14 medals – five gold, four silver and five bronze – Thursday, on the first night of the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Maui. The USA’s Clay Youngquist, Lauren Driscoll and Evan Pinion each set … Follow this link: Team USA wins 14 medals on first night of Junior Pan Pacs – USA Swimming
Hasselbeck thumbs down on 18-game schedule – TheNewsTribune.com (blog)
The topic of the league moving to an 18-game season was broached with reporters interviewing Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after practice. NFL owners met in Atlanta today. And during that … More: Hasselbeck thumbs down on 18-game schedule – TheNewsTribune.com (blog)
Happy Birthday Duke: Duke’s Ocean Fest kicks off – Surfers Village
Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 24 August, 2010 : – - If you’ve ridden your fair share of waves, then you know Duke Kahanamoku’s story: a full-blooded Hawaiian born on August 24, 1890, and raised in Waikiki, with a … Read the original post: Happy Birthday Duke: Duke’s Ocean Fest kicks off – Surfers Village
Akimeka Technologies changes its name to Keaki Technologies – Pacific Business News
Akimeka Technologies has changed its name to Keaki Technologies . The name change was prompted by the Aug. 20 sale of Maui-based Akimeka to VSE Corp. (Nasdaq: VSEC), a defense contractor based in Alexandria … Go here to read the rest: Akimeka Technologies changes its name to Keaki Technologies – Pacific Business News
Martha Stewart Throws Birthday Bash – Wall Street Journal
To say Montauk has been “discovered” by the New York social crowd is probably an all-too-obvious proclamation. At the very least, it’s a statement that two of the weekend’s biggest parties occurred at hot … Link: Martha Stewart Throws Birthday Bash – Wall Street Journal
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