Author Archives: wildwahinepaddler

Although some VOG and smoke mingled in the air,  draping Haleakala and nearly obscuring Molokini and Kahoolawe, it was a perfect day for paddling.  I got out later than I wanted to because there was no place to park and … Continue reading →

After taking a day off from paddling yesterday, I was more than ready to get back out on the water.  It was a beautiful day, although there was wind already blowing from the south.  Just as I paddled out, I … Continue reading →

Of course I couldn’t expect another epic day like yesterday……and well, no dolphins for today!  It was still a gorgeous day, though,  for paddling with just a hint of breeze blowing from the south.  I paddled down to the boat … Continue reading →

I searched through a ton of photos to find a picture of a dolphin…..and I found this one I took of a Bottle Nose Dolphin at one of the ECO parks in Cancun.  I can’t believe I almost didn’t go … Continue reading →

This was last nights sunset!  It was really nice.  Today I got a later start than I had wanted to and didn’t get out into the water until 8:45 a.m.  Just as I was about to hop onto my board, … Continue reading →

Well, it was an exciting evening with civil defense sirens going off every hour!  I waited until midnight and when I didn’t hear the siren go off…..so I went to bed!  The newspaper was late this morning which was a … Continue reading →

After yesterdays windy day,  I was looking forward to some calm conditions and that’s just what I got for today!  I ran across a turtle by the buoy on my way paddling out, so I stopped and followed it around … Continue reading →

I got up early this morning and looked outside.  I could see the wind blowing the palms and other trees already!  I almost decided not to go paddling.  Then I went out with the binoculars and looked out at the … Continue reading →

Wow, what a mellow day it was on Maui today!  Calm ocean conditions and no wind is how it started out.  I paddled down to the boat ramp and although there were several people around, fortunately they all either moved … Continue reading →

It was a nice morning with no wind and just a hint of VOG in the air.  I don’t like the VOG, but it wasn’t too bad today.  The swell and surge had cut a hill into the beach during … Continue reading →