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Responsible Tourism

We protect what we love, and we love Maui. We all want to help to minimize the impacts of tourism and reduce over-tourism. Our company strives to encourage only the best sustainable activities that do no harm to the environment and culture of the island. Most of our activities are eco-friendly, non-polluting, and totally renewable. We encourage that the “motorised sports” and activities like “whale-watch boat tours” be used sparingly, and our guests are encouraged to participate in culturally-sensitive activities. Our impacts may be unseen, or they might even be felt by future generations of locals living on Maui.   Here are some tips to reduce your footprint and impacts when visiting Maui. OHANA: Enjoy time with your family, enjoy your hotel, and resort amenities. FREE STUFF: Watch sunsets, and play together. Simple things are often the most remembered. Learn…

Maui Windsurfing Guide

“Whether you are are a windsurfing addict of a weekend warrior, you have probably discovered that Maui is a windsurfers’ paradise. This magical island has something to offer windsurfers of all levels; Beginners, Kids, First timers. All will like the tranquil waters in Maui’s bays and coves, or the extreme athletes will hit the waves on the many reef breaks, Speed sailors will revel in the focused wind blasting over 40 knots in Maaleaa Bay’s Speed Beach. Maui has it all.”  Aloha, David Dorn What makes Maui Special: Maui is located at roughly 21 degrees north of the equator, so we get plenty of sunshine and warm sunny weather all year. You hardly ever need a wetsuit because of the warm 85 degree water almost year round and the air temperature rarely drops below 75 degrees Fahrenheit at sea level. The…

Beaches on Maui

Maui has 120 miles of coastline and 30 miles of beaches. There are a wide variety of beaches suitable to a range of activities. The following information is a general guide to some of the most popular and exciting beaches. Always follow the directives of the lifeguards, heed posted signs, and use common sense. Many of Maui’s beaches are far away from civilization, and quite isolated from emergency services should you get into trouble. Have fun exploring but keep in mind that beach conditions change daily. It is always a good idea to check the weather conditions and surf reports before going to the beach. NORTH SHORE BEACHES CENTRAL MAUI BEACHES EAST MAUI BEACHES SOUTH SHORE BEACHES WESTSIDE BEACHES “UPPER” WESTSIDE BEACHES   NORTH SHORE BEACHES (From West to east) Kahului – Haiku  Camp One: at the end of the Kauhului Airport from…

Tips for Windsurfing on Maui

Master Windsurfing Instructor, David Dorn, has been visiting the Islands for over thirty years and has lived here permanently for 20 years. He knows that traveling combined with Windsurfing presents its own unique set of challenges. Use some or all of Dave’s tried and proven hints and you’ll survive many of the common pitfalls that beset the Maui greenhorn.   Rent your windsurfing equipment: Unless you are staying for a few months then it is better to rent your gear while you are here. No hassles with the airlines, The latest gear is always available, and you can exchange it to suit the conditions of the day. You also get the chance to try all sorts of different equipment. If the wind don’t blow (which hardly ever happens) you can exchange it…

Tips for Snorkeling on Maui

Tips for Snorkeling on Maui   By David “Kawika Honuea” Dorn One of the most popular activities on Maui is snorkeling, and for good reason, Maui has many great snorkeling sites, and many are easy to access right off the shore. You don’t have to be a strong swimmer to enjoy snorkeling but you do…

About Surfing

ABOUT SURFING Surfing is a fun and exciting ocean sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Surfing requires some learned skills, a little stamina, and an awareness of the dynamic motion of the ocean. The best way to start surfing is with a lesson from an experienced surfing instructor.  Remember to always have…

Ocean Creatures

Ocean Creatures The Hawaiian Monk Seal (`Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua) is a mammal that lives in the ocean, but they also likes to go on beaches, and sometimes they will even swim in fresh water pools and streams too. Monk seals breathe air so they will occasionally stick their heads out of the water and catch their breath. they can…

Reef and Ocean Etiquette

Coral Reef Protection and Ocean Etiquette When engaging in the marine environment we should remember that the ocean and near shore reefs are home to a multitude of species. The biology of the coral reef is an amazing interaction of elemental forces and the balance between all the species that visit and inhabit the reef….

Reef Creatures

Reef Creatures Ocean Creatures of the Coral reef Hi Ocean lovers, Here on Maui we are lucky to have the ocean surrounding us. The ocean is a great place to play, surf, swim, and have fun. We visit the ocean for our fun and then we go home each night. The creatures of the coral reef…

Choose a Beach Sport

WHICH SPORT IS FOR ME? Surfing for everyone: Surfing is catching waves and riding on a surfboard, you don’t need big waves when learning. In Hawaii we prefer to use the longboard, which is stable and easy to stand on. In our beginner surfing lessons we show you how to catch the waves and ride the waves,…