Monthly Archives: June 2012

Finally made it down to the boat ramp!!!!

Yesterday I ended up being a chicken.  I could already see the white caps out there, so after connecting with a paddling friend, we paddled down past Kam II and then we both chickened out going farther down!  The wind … Continue reading

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Amazing Turtle Encounter!!

Okay, so I didn’t hear my alarm until it had been on for forty minutes…..and now I would be late for paddling.  Even worse, I could  already see white caps out on the ocean from the shore, and  feeling the … Continue reading

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Finally Good Conditions!!!

I was so excited that the conditions seemed decent today for paddling!  I got out by 8:30 a.m. and there was just a slight wind blowing from the south.  As I made my way down to the boat ramp, the … Continue reading

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Still Waiting for Better Conditions!!!

It took me a couple of days to recover from the excitement of the “bail out” and hurricane force winds…so yesterday I got up early so I would avoid the wind.  The day was beautiful….and the ocean seemed okay when … Continue reading

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Major Wind Bailout!

It was so windy today, but it was a nice sunset!  So here’s what happened today……I got down to the beach a little late and I could already see white caps out on the ocean.  In closer to shore, it … Continue reading

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Seven Turtles for Fathers Day!

It was a beautiful start to the day, with just some mild overcast overhead.  I couldn’t wait to get out on the ocean since I missed out yesterday, but a few minutes into my paddling workout, a wind popped up … Continue reading

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Finally a break in the south swell!

  I didn’t even look down the street with the binoculars today…..I was getting in the ocean no matter what!!        It turned out to be a gorgeous day with perfect paddling conditions and I needed some turtle … Continue reading

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Finally…Perfect Paddling!

Finally…..yesterday started out without any wind!  It was a beautiful day on Maui and the conditions were really nice.  After the two days of south swell and wind that messed up the conditions had subsided, it was a welcome sight … Continue reading

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Dolphins and Turtles, Oh My!

On our recent trip to Oahu, we were treated to many rainbows, but this was one of my favorites!  Now for Maui…..another nice day for paddling with just a hint of a breeze coming from the south.  I wanted to … Continue reading

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Finally A Perfect Morning!

Finally….. a morning with perfect conditions for paddling!  I couldn’t wait to get out there to enjoy it.  I started to paddle down to the boat ramp, but on the way I ran into a couple of paddling friends.  We … Continue reading

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