Author Archives: wildwahinepaddler

What a perfect Summer day on Maui!  A wind blowing from the south was threatening but it backed off and it got perfect.  There were hardly any clouds in the sky, except a crown of wispy and fluffy white clouds … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful day on Maui today.  No VOG and just some scattered clouds and very little wind blowing.  Haleakala was clear so the tourists who chose today to drive up the mountain got lucky!  I paddled out and … Continue reading →

Today “seemed” calmer than yesterday…….but no sooner did I get out paddling when a Kona wind began to blow just like yesterday.  I was out later than I had planned so I decided to paddle north towards Cove Park and … Continue reading →

I just found this photo of a turtle swimming in Akumal Bay with the cleaning fish attached to its shell!  The fish somehow attach themselves to the turtle shell and when the turtle stops to eat seaweed, it whips itself … Continue reading →

Yes, it was another spectacular day on Maui today!  A mix of clouds and sun and no wind blowing and calm conditions….just what I ordered.  I paddled down to the boat ramp in nice conditions and when I arrived at … Continue reading →

It was a perfectly gorgeous June day today with just a hint of VOG and just a comfortable breeze blowing.  I encountered some loopy-type swells as I paddled out, but the ocean calmed down by the time I was passing … Continue reading →

Well, this morning was much calmer.  I cracked up at myself because I was in such a hurry to get out on the water that I jumped on my board and realized I didn’t have my paddle!  I hate when … Continue reading →

The swell that was starting on Tuesday got worse on Wednesday and didn’t let up until today.  When I first got up this morning and looked outside, the wind wasn’t blowing and I was ready with my board strapped on … Continue reading →

It was another nice day today except there was a noticeable swell and it was causing a surge at the shoreline.  I watched for a few minutes to see what the ocean was doing and decided to go out when … Continue reading →