Monthly Archives: March 2011

Mantra Ray Day!

Today was “manta ray day” at Kamaole Beach Park I!  Three large manta rays were out in front of the lifeguard tower, but when I paddled down towards Cove Park,  I was suddenly surrounded by about ten manta rays!  The … Continue reading

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Turtle surprise!

It was a great morning for paddling, but I was lamenting to myself that I did not see any sea creatures today.  Then on my swim, a turtle appeared beneath me and I swam with it for awhile until it … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Saturday!

It’s a gorgeous day here on Maui, and about 75 degrees.  The wind has not kicked up on the south shore yet, and it made for perfect conditions for paddling this morning.  Just being out on the water is so … Continue reading

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Windy Friday!

Yes, we have had some windy conditions which provided some extra challenge out paddling.  I did see one turtle today which is nice because it is often harder to see anything when the water is stirred up and choppy.  Beautiful … Continue reading

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Bonus Day on the Ocean!

A beautiful spring day here on Maui!  A few minutes after I took off for my morning paddle, I saw the water stirring and paddled over to it.  It was good sized Manta Ray and it was swimming towards me! … Continue reading

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Close encounter of the best kind!

Another beautiful morning for paddling on maui!  As I was starting out on my paddling workout, I heard a big splash….I looked over my left shoulder and a novice paddler had hit the water.  Then another big splash and this … Continue reading

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Spring has sprung!

Spring has sprung… and it is a gorgeous day on Maui!  After the Tsunami, the water was stirred up some, but now it is crystal clear and the fish abound.  Perfect glassy conditions for paddling today!  I was sitting on … Continue reading

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