surfing: Watching Big Wave Riding at Peahi (Jaws), Maui - 01/05/12 07:20 PM
Yesterday, Maui was under a high surf warning for its North Facing shores. That means wave heights of greater than 25 feet could be expected at selected island reefs. For the casual beach goer, that generally means exercising extreme caution near the water. For big wave riders, that means it's time to head out to the famous big wave spot Jaws in Haiku. Island residents and visitors alike know it is a good time to head to the cliffs above the break for a fantastic spectacle. Up until a few years ago, Jaws was generally considered to be a wave that … (6 comments)

surfing: 60 A Lana Street Across the Street from the Ocean in Beautiful Kuau - 03/27/10 11:09 AM
The Maui Real Estate Team has a great listing in the Beautiful Kuau Area of Maui's North Shore. This pristine, unique, gorgeous, private, nearly new 5 bed, 3.5 bath gated single family home includes many of the benefits of oceanfront living without the challenges. The home is right across the street from a beach access and a two minute stroll from the world renowned Mama' Fish House Restaurant.  The neighborhood has great surfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and kite surfing right offshore. You are also a quick drive or bike ride to Paia Town or Hookipa. This home is in an outstanding … (1 comments)

surfing: Beyond Recycling - 01/07/09 02:14 PM
I recently came upon an interesting article on a surfing website. It is about a new campaign supported by the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Those that are green will recognize the three Rs. That is reduce, reuse and recycle. The new campaign calls for people to reduce, reuse and recycle only as a last resort. That doesn't mean plastics should be disposed of in the trash. Instead, it calls for members of the Surfrider foundation to be conscious in their choice and use of plastic products. While it is good to recycle your plastic water bottle, is it … (11 comments)

surfing: Back in the Paddle Again - 07/06/08 07:29 PM
My apologies to Gene Autry, but I couldn't resist. My brother Billy and I have always enjoyed heading out for a stand up paddle after work. Maui's North Shore is an ideal location for coast runs on paddle boards. Coast runs entail paddling down the coast with the prevailing trade winds. With the wind at your back, you can often catch and ride unbreaking open ocean swells. If there are breaking waves along the way, we will usually stop and go for a surf. Unfortunately, our down wind paddles have ben pretty limited for the last year and a half. Billy blew a disc … (7 comments)

surfing: A Guide to Surfing On Maui - 06/21/08 06:36 PM
There has been a good run of surf on the South Shores of Maui over the last couple of weeks, so I was inspired to to write a blog on the surf scene in Maui. I am writing this with a little bit of trepidation.  I am like most surfers in that I like to surf uncrowded waves. I am a wary of adding to the crowds, but if someone has a keen interest in learning to surf who am I to deny them of their opportunity. I am going to keep things pretty general while giving a few tips for beginners who … (23 comments)