If you haven’t already seen it, you will. Stand Up Paddle boarding and surfing is the latest retro craze. For years, we we’re reluctant to give it a try because we feel tied to our own roots of surfing. But, finally we gave it a shot and rented some boards from Boss Frog’s Dive & Surf in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii in Dolphin Plaza (ask for Benjammin.)
And WOW! It’s a lot of fun! Now we’re all hooked. It’s like going snorkeling without getting wet (if it’s calm and you don’t fall.) From looking down over your board, you can see the reef clearly as well as any sealife. Turtles are everywhere!
Not only is it fun for the views of Maui and sealife, we enjoy it because it’s great exercise and a lot of fun. Sometimes we’ll put some snorkel gear on our board (attached to the leash) and go out to spots that are difficult to access.
When it comes to surfing, it can make a really bad day good. I don’t recommend taking them out in big waves, but riding tiny waves is really fun. I feel you have more of an advantage in surfing larger waves with a short board or regular longboard. Some would disagree, but we suggest only riding the SUP boards in really small waves or just for distance exploration.
Here’s a video from the boards the last time we went out. We rode from the Makena Golf Resort to Little Beach and back. We got up a little late, so it had a bit of bump. It was still a lot of fun, but we suggest going out before the wind hits around 10-11 in the morning while it’s still glassy. If there is wind, make sure to go up wind to start. Save going down wind for when you’re tired and coming back. Also, always be safe and don’t ride over shallow reef or areas you don’t know. Be careful!
We rented our boards at Boss Frog’s Dive & Surf. You can call and rent boards on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii by calling (808) 661-3333.
We’ve recently discovered one of the best deals in Maui. For those looking to save some money when doing a private boat charter, check into Maui Fun Charters. They only allow 6 guests on at a time which makes for an intimate and inexpensive fishing trip. But if you’re reserving the private charter, you don’t need to fish! They’re happy to take you
Maui Pineapple Company, operated by Maui Land & Pineapple Company, will end all pineapple production in Maui, Hawaii. Warren Haruki, the Chairman and Interim CEO of ML&P, said that since 2002, Maui Pineapple Company (MPC) has lost $115 million in the businesses as well as $20 million they’d invested in a new fresh packing facility. They’ve been working for a year at making it profitable again but to no avail.
Plans for a new Maui prison has been under dispute for some time with lawmakers. This new complex would replace the Maui Community Correctional Facility that currently houses 351 inmates. This facility is old and holds 142 more inmates than it was originally built for.
Founded in 2002, Skyline Eco-Adventures now offers two locations for ziplining on Maui, Hawaii. The Haleakala Skyline Tour is phenomenal with views of the South and North Coast as well as the West Maui Mountains and the Central Valley. You’ll zip across 5 lines while learning about the ecology of upcountry Maui. Each zipline becomes increasingly more exciting with longer distances, bigger heights, and much more speed. Before each crossing, you’re given some insight into the endangered bird that the Maui zipline is named after. A portion of your ticket goes to preservation of these birds as well as other Maui conservation efforts.
The last crossing is by far the most fun. Each time you zip across a gulch, or over waterfalls, you’ll find that you want more. You finally get it with the last run when you’re hurled at incredible speeds over a long forest gulch. Besides the adrenaline rush of the Maui ziplines, taking a walk through Eucalyptus forests with incredible views makes this a journey worth making.
Our latest discovery has been
You take a bunch of video footage while in Hawaii, as well as a bunch of photos. You come home and look at the mess of media and realize that you have to go back to work tomorrow.
They’ve mastered the editing process. No longer will your videos be dragging while your audience looks at their watch. It’s not that your vacation wasn’t interesting, it just needs to be cut correctly and put to music. This way, you’ll enthrall anyone who’s watching!



