Anyone interested in coming to Maui for downwinding this race season... holidaying, or just some fun paddling? Looking for tips, info, boards etc...?

I'm an Aussie who moved here last year and if I can help with sorting connections on Maui for you, holler and I'll see what I can do

Cheers Barb

We've had a great winter so far for surfing. There have been some amazing NW swells with beautiful light-wind days. I live right across the road from Jaws, and about 10mins up the road from Maliko Gulch. As for downwinding, Kihei on the southside of the island has a really fun run. It is a little difficult to get it with exactly the right wind direction - but when you do, its such a hoot and very manageable for beginner and novice paddlers also. Its been blowing the fleas off my dog here lately with 50mph + winds on the North Shore, the Maliko run has been going off.. but a little bit too much at the moment.

I can keep you posted with a few updates on whats going on over here! Maui is such an amazing place, hope you make it over here soon... you only live once.

hi,coming over to spend 10 days from 27th of april to do maliko, staying at maui seaside in kahului (first timer), any tips would be a big help

that looks SO good!!! its on my bucket list

The below link has been an ongoing thread on Stand Up Zone for last couple of years... Have a look through some of the posts, it has lots of info for beginner/novice downwinders on Maliko Run. I just found it the other day and it has been really helpful for me also. You are very welcome to give Bill and I a call when you get here, and come on runs with us and our crew..

Send me an email through our website and I can give you our local contact details, and any other local info you might need

www.foote-surfboards.com

Cheers Barb
www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=10862.0

hey barb i was just thinking the other day we haven't seen you for a while.


i gather life's good hey

germo said...
hi,coming over to spend 10 days from 27th of april to do maliko, staying at maui seaside in kahului (first timer), any tips would be a big help

G'day Germo I go to Maui every July. It's THE BEST race on the PLANET. You can't beat - The People - The Place - Kelly's Shuttle Bus - The Vibe and The After Parties. I just love the place can't get enough of Maliko I froth like a little grommet thats has ADHD, thats had too much red cottee's cordial, always hassling Kelly for another lift up to the Gulch to do a paddle back. Every time I look at the poster I get lock jaw e.g. trismus from the smile on my face.

Of course I remember you, its Phil isn't it?

How's the weather back home? Looking forward to a smokin' season here.. when do you think you'll be over this year?

I was just over south shore this morning.. beautiful sunshine. Now back on windward side...Man its raining cats and dogs here.... just waiting for the cows and horses to start falling outa the sky too... oh well at least the vege garden is enjoying the soaking :-)

Just got an email from my mates on Maui Nuking trades here in the islands ... 7 days in a row of 40+ mph with gusts as high as 60. Maliko is all time. Plus the lucky buggers have got front row seats to SANTANA for tuesday night I'm sooo jealous SANTANA are my favourite band

Yes Please Mr Wizard

Hi Barb, the family and I are over in July from Perth, including 11 nights on Maui. Would love a paddle, especially Maliko. Thanks for the links you posted, will need a board and accommodation if you have any suggestions, thanks. Cheers Ian.

Hi Barb,

I'm arriving at Sprecksville 28th March and in town until the 11th April before heading back to Waikiki for my wife to do some shopping for a few days - a small price to pay for getting away with 13 days of windsurfing and SUPing on Maui :)

I have access to a mates SIC 17' so hope to get a few morning downwinders in before hitting Sprecks and Ho'okipa for afternoon windsurfing.

Are there any scheduled Downwinder events on during that time ? would be good to catch up and get some local knowledge too ... we were there last year for 2 weeks so have the best strong coffee sussed in Paia - our morning ritual start to the day :)

Cheers
Dave