i want to go downwinding in hawaii

[bigdom]

hi guys - looking for some help please

i am from the UK and making my first trip to hawaii (oahu and maui)
to paddlesurf (i am pretty experienced) but would really like to
try a downwinder as its not something that is really possible in the UK

i will only have a paddlesurfboard with me and in any case
even with the right board and kit its not something i would attempt
on my own as a first timer on unfamiliar waters

is there a club or group on either island who arrange trips for
visitors ?

cheers

[Pureadrenalin]

Contact the guys at Wet Feet Aina Haina,Oahu. Jeff chang or Doug Lock they always arranging a group of guys for the famous Hawaii Kai run. They also have some Bark and Naish race boards available for rentals. They are a some good people at wet feet try them. Aloha

[Admin]

Drop a note when you are on Maui.  We will be pleased to take you with us and find some great gear for you to use.  When are you here?

[footemaui]

Drop a note when you are on Maui.  We will be pleased to take you with us and find some great gear for you to use.  When are you here?

They'd be pleased to scare the hell out of you....

[stoneaxe]

Drop a note when you are on Maui.  We will be pleased to take you with us and find some great gear for you to use.  When are you here?

They'd be pleased to scare the hell out of you....

 

[PonoBill]

Drop a note when you are on Maui.  We will be pleased to take you with us and find some great gear for you to use.  When are you here?

They'd be pleased to scare the hell out of you....

Oh, it's not that bad... Just bring a life vest. And a cell phone. And maybe some emergency food and water. Flares would be nice. And your passport, You need that for entering Tahitian territorial waters.

[bigdom]

haha exactly thats what im worried about

ill be on oahu 10 feb for a week then 2 weeks on maui


thanks guys

[surfpainter]

Drop a note when you are on Maui.  We will be pleased to take you with us and find some great gear for you to use.  When are you here?

They'd be pleased to scare the hell out of you....

Oh, it's not that bad... Just bring a life vest. And a cell phone. And maybe some emergency food and water. Flares would be nice. And your passport, You need that for entering Tahitian territorial waters.

Don't forget to do your training, like holding your breath while carrying heavy underwater boulders in 20+ feet of water. You know..in case you fall off once or twice.

[Admin]

ill be on oahu 10 feb for a week then 2 weeks on maui

That's a nice trip!  With a three week window, you are pretty sure to get a few good runs, even if this light wind pattern continues.

See ya soon.

[shiner]

i am from the UK and making my first trip to hawaii (oahu and maui)
to paddlesurf (i am pretty experienced) but would really like to
try a downwinder as its not something that is really possible in the uk

why cant you do it in the uk???

i often do selsey bill to littlehampton downwinders. In a sw wind above a force 4 there are plenty of waves to catch. if the wind is more westerly then pagham to brighton is easily possible. As south west or westerlys are our most common wind downwinders are easy.
may not be quite as warm though

[PonoBill]

You probably don't have the benefit (hazard?) of whale snot either.

[PilonSUP]

Have fun bro..

Maui no ka oi

Keep us posted

[bigdom]

mission accomplished !!

did the 10mile run kihei to makena

tough going towards the end for sure but fun
and a real challenge

massive thanks to both randy for inviting me and lending
a board and to larry for looking after me in the water

cheers guys

[PonoBill]

Ah, so you're here. I didn't go yesterday--had a wife day. Got to do that every now and then. Wind looks sucko until Tuesday, but you never know. The long range forecasts miraculously change to fit reality.

Should be good surfing today, probably all day. 5-8 feet on the north shore and 5mph wind.

[Admin]

mission accomplished !!  did the 10mile run kihei to makena.  tough going towards the end for sure but fun and a real challenge.  massive thanks to both randy for inviting me and lending
a board and to larry for looking after me in the water

cheers guys

It was great getting to run with you Dom.  More soon...