Author Archives: wildwahinepaddler

After missing the last two days of paddling….I was itching to get back out there this morning, but it was already a bit windy.  I got out about 8:45 a.m., so it wasn’t late, but it just looked like it … Continue reading →

Okay….so it was another beautiful day with a mostly calm ocean, but there was not a turtle to be found today!  That’s right, I headed north as there was a breeze blowing from the north, and hung out at Kalama … Continue reading →

Thankfully it wasn’t “my” beach that was closed, but it was windy and choppy early so I didn’t go out.  A few miles down the road, though, a tourist was swimming in the murky water and got bit by a … Continue reading →

It took tropical storm “Flossie” some time to get to Maui…..but when it hit yesterday, it packed a powerful punch!  I haven’t seen rain like that in a long time, but it was just what the island needed.  Luckily our … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful sky at sunset, however Tropical Storm Flossie is still in route to hit Maui sometime in the early morning.  The winds are supposed to be strong so my board is now off of my car just … Continue reading →

We are under a tropical storm warning from “Flossie”…… which is making its way towards Hawaii,  supposed to hit the Big Island possibly by tonight and then on to Maui.  Knowing this, I really wanted to get out and paddle … Continue reading →

I  didn’t think it could get any more perfect than yesterday….but it did!  A totally perfect morning with calm ocean, sunny skies, and no wind.  I paddled down to the boat ramp and as I passed Kam II, I looked … Continue reading →

Finally a gorgeous morning with calm conditions!  I got out later than I wanted to and there was a slight wind blowing from the north so I paddled north.  I got down to Kalama Park but no turtles surfaced at … Continue reading →

It was a gorgeous day on Maui today and no wind was blowing for a change!  The sky was filled with fluffy and wispy clouds,  mostly sunny and the ocean was calm.  I got a late start today but I … Continue reading →

This was an interesting article I discovered in the GNC magazine called “Wellbella”.  According to the article……it is estimated that the calories burned in a one hour paddling workout range from 250 – 1,000,  depending on the level of exertion.  … Continue reading →