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 "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."
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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 location
at this particular latitude ideally places the islands in the trade wind zone. Being an isolated island chain, Hawaii receives uninterrupted air
flows from across the ocean, without large land masses that generate their own
weather. Maui also receives the right amount of swells, and has abundant
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Oceanic Culture: Traditionally Hawaii had an oceanic based
culture, and water sports still play a large part of the culture. Surfing and
canoe paddling and sailing have long played an important role here in the
islands. Surf swimming was common amongst the people. The canoe was a source
of sport, and warfare, transport, and fishing. The ability and skill of the
mariners to handle all the oceans conditions would have a direct bearing on
the success of the people. Surfing too, called "Heenalu" in Hawaiian, was a
serious recreation from the royal family all the way down to the common
folk. Surfing had ritual, and spiritual significance, and strict rules
governing who could ride what types of boards, when and where someone could
ride. There were strict social class lines governing these activities.
Surfing competitions were also held, especially between chiefs, and
sometimes they gamboled their land holdings on the outcome of a surfing
contest. Surfing Skill became a sign of prowess and surfing skills were very
highly regarded. The surfing culture was largely revived due to the efforts
of Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki beach boys, who popularized the sport in
the early 1900's. The sport of surfing was spread around the world with the
diplomatic missions and surfing exhibitions of Duke Kahanamoku and early
surfing practitioners. Duke introduced surfing to Australia in 1914. And
eventually the Hawaiian sport of surfing became a worldwide phenomenon. In
more recent times windsurfing also evolved in Hawaii. With many major
advancements in the sport, and many of the sports pioneers coming from
Hawaii. Many more windsurfing pioneers moved to Hawaii. Windsurfing became
hugely popular in the 70's an many windsurfing competitions and events were
held in Hawaii, and many of the sport's top competitors and innovators came
from Hawaii. Windsurfing is now accepted and respected as a legitimate
athletic endeavor, and many professional athletes live here and train here
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Maui Beaches: Maui has the right mix of sandy and rocky
coastline. The rocky reefs create the ideal seascape, and the sandy beaches
provide great access to the ocean. There are different beaches for different
conditions and skill levels. The Beaches of the north shore are most well
known for windsurfing. The north shore is the windward coastline, and gets
the brunt of the trade winds, and the large winter waves.
Kanaha Beach Park: The most popular
windsurfing beach in the state is Kanaha Beach Park, Kanaha offers may
different areas for windsurfing and other sports. Kanaha deserves its very
own pages. Click here for the
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Maui Seasons: the Maui seasons are not the typical ones that
you might expect of your normal place. There are basically to w seasons on
Maui, the windy season, and the wavey season. The summer brings the most
wind in the form of tropical tradewinds, These winds re very reliable and
plentiful. The peak wind months are May through September. The wind blows
all year just will less frequency than the summer winds. the waves are
biggest in winter, with north pacific storms near Japan and bearing
straights producing huge winds and waves. these wave trains travel 1000's of
miles to hit Hawaii's northern facing shores. The large winter surf hits the
northern exposures the hardest, abut can also wrap around the islands to
create plenty of surfable waves at various island locations. in winter the
tradewind producing high pressure systems move farther south and create
winds from the east and south east. When the wind get south enough the wind
flow direction across Maui reverses, producing a Kona (or leeward_ wind.
Kona Winds are from the south and are usually ridden in the south shore
beaches. Kihei and Ka'anapali become the hot spots. And just a few daring
pros might venture out at "Lanes" but this is definitely a high risk venture
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Maui Geography: Maui's volcanic mountainous geography plays a
vital role on the wind patterns that predominate on the island. The two
large volcanoes (extinct) create a huge valley that bisects the entire
island. There are several Hawaiian islands with island wide valleys, Oahu,
Big Island, Kauai, BUT only Maui's central valley is oriented
Northeast-to-southwest. This orientation is what makes Maui's geography so
favorable to wind sports. The valley acts as a huge funnel that directs and
squeezes the trade winds. "Trades" come from the North East, and are scooped
into the wide mouth of the valley on the north shore, and are then squeezed
into the narrowing valley where it is forced to accelerate by an effect
called the "Venturi effect". Then by the time the wind hits
Maalaea Bay is
is blowing one and a half times the speed of the winds on the north shore,
and this creates a steady blast of extreme high wind, that expert
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Windsurfing Kids Camps: The youngest little board sailors can
do a windsurfing lesson using tiny specialized rigs and stable boards. Kids
 lessons are available year round but really take off in the summer months,
Especially during the school holidays. Local kids and travelers can do one
of the summer camps offered by
 Action Sports and Maui Sports Unlimited.
These Youth power camps are giving back to the windsurfing community and
providing an avenues for all kinds of kids to expand their. These youth
camps are famous for turning out happy little windsurfers. The Youth Power
kids camps have been going for over ten years, and have produced a new
generation of windsurfers including a new crop of professional
windsurfers too. Kids camps are held in the protected waters in the upper
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Beginner Windsurfing Lessons: Maui's warm weather and
tradewinds make ideal conditions for beginner windsurfing lessons all year
round. Most lessons happen at the Kanaha Beach park on the north shore.
Beginner lessons are scheduled in the mornings when the wind is lightest.
Beginners take small lightweight sails and big stable boards, to make the
experience easier. The instructors take small groups or private students for
a few hours or lesson. There is usually a short land
 lesson followed by some
easy sailing exercises in the shallow water near shore. Most people will be
up and sailing in their first lesson, doing some tacks and turns. Lessons
can range from a single day, intro lesson, up to a longer course or 3-5 days
or more. Lessons are available for all levels of windsurfer, not just
beginners. The windsurfing instructors can teach any skill ranging from your
first waterstart, first jibe, up to Racing, Speed Sailing, wave jumping and
more. Make sure that you describe your sailing experience accurately when
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Windsurfing Wave Sailing: Maui is synonymous with wave
sailing. Wind and waves come together on Maui like nowhere else. the right
combination is the perfect prescription for awesome wave sailing. The
world's best known wavesailing beach is Hookipa beach on Maui's north shore.
This location was discovered by Mike Waltze in the 80's and has become a
landmark for windsurfers around the world, and for thousands of
non-windsurfers too. Hookipa is an awesome location with the reef breaks
close to shore that the spectators on the bluffs
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the bay, can see the action close up, and even catch the expression on the
faces of the expert windsurfers as they shred the waves. take care because
Hookipa is strictly for advanced windsurfers only. It only has a tiny sand
beach, and a huge rock ledge that makes launching and landing critical.
There are often heavy waves and strong currents that will drag unfortunate
windsurfers over the rocks. If you get downwinded here, there is only rocky
beaches to come in on downwind. If you sail at Hookipa expect to loose a
portion of your equipment into the rocks, and some of your skin too. You
must be an accomplished wave sailor, and a very strong swimmer before you
attempt to ride here. Not to mention you will just get in the way of the
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Other Wavesailing Spots: There are many more lesser known
wavesailing spots on the north shore; Upper Kanaha, Lower Kanaha, Sprecks,
and Camp One and the best known wavesailing spots, and are much more
forgiving that Hookipa. There is also Lanes, and Kuau for the more advanced
wavesailors. There is some wavesailing at Kahana on the upper west side, and
also in Kihei especially at Maui Sunset, and Ohukai Beach in a southerly
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Beginner Wavesailing: When wavesailing on Maui for the first
time it is probably best to go out at Lowers at Kanaha before trying other
more challenging spots. Kanaha has almost no shorebreak, and a flat area
inside the waves where you can warm up, and dial in your gear and your jibes
before hitting the waves here. Is is best to keep to the mushy rollers on
the inside until you get your timing down, you and get used to the
conditions. You had better be an expert water-starter and have reliable
jibes or you will eat it in the waves and get tumbled mercilessly in
the washing machine like a rag doll. We recommend that you get a wave
sailing lesson to save your self a lot of grief at this point. |
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Hookipa Breaks: Hookipa is also a very popular Surfing
beach. There is no windsurfing allowed at Pavilions break, and rarely at
middles break. Here there is a ten man rule, which is "if there are 10
surfers in the water, you cannot go windsurfing here. Also there is an 11
o'clock rule, No windsurfing before 11am. Most of the windsurfing at Hookipa
is at H'poko, the break at the western end of the beach near the grassy
bluff at the western end of the bay. |
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The Weird Wave: Between The Lowers Break and the Uppers Break
at Kanaha is the "Weird Wave". The weird wave in like the "Bermuda triangle"
of Maui. This area is to be treated with extreme caution and is best avoided
at all times. the area appears deceptively normal, but its combination of
currents and wave action create a vortex that can hold a swimmer down, and
make escape extremely difficult. You have been warned!!! Seriously this wave
takes lives *(at least three lost souls since I have lived here that I know
of). Ask any experienced local or lifeguard to point out the location of the
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The Bone Yard: The shallowest reef on the north shore is at
lower Kanaha in an area known as the bone yard. the bone yard is downwind of
where most windsurfers might go, and is in the kiteboard area. this area
just north of Ka'a point is so shallow that the reef is exposed at low tide.
The coral sticks up and looks like bones at low tide. At other times it
might just be covered by a foot or two of water, and suck dry in
between waves. If you wipeout here you might be walking out over the sharp
coral instead of swimming out. This area could be extremely hazardous if you
get catapulted head first here. Avoid this area, there are plenty of better
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Maui Windsurfing Rules: No Launching
Before 11am. No Windsurfing in Swimming Areas, at Kanaha. No Windsurfing At
Camp One. No Windsurfing at Baldwin Beach. No Windsurfing At Hookipa if 5/10
surfers are at H'poko break. Beginner windsurfing allowed in defined
beginner area at Kooks beach from 9am to 11am. For a more detailed look at
the Maui Windsurfing Guidelines
take a look at the Guidelines from the Maui Boardsailing Association Below.
Or for the detailed Boating Regulations check out the DOBOR Information
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11 o'clock Rule: On Maui we share the water with fishermen and
divers. Divers and Windsurfers do not mix. Divers are just below the surface
and are difficult to see, and windsurfers travel fast and can run over a
skin diver. So there was a compromise struck between the divers and the
windsurfers, that is now a state law. No Windsurfing before 11am, (except
for beginner lessons at the beginner area at the northern end of Kanaha
Beach). At other times windsurfers must keep clear of divers, and look out
for diver's flags. Please Note that not all divers use dive flags. |
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Priority Rules: Windsurfers are sail craft, and should always
give way to swimmers, and surfers, and canoes, kayaks, and standup surfers.
Also you should always be on the lookout for marine life, especially
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Whales: You might see whales when you are out windsurfing on
Maui. Whale season is December 15 to May 15th each year, but whales
sometimes arrive early and stay late. Please do not interfere with whales
for their sake and yours. Whales are protected marine mammals, and you must
stay 200 feet away from them. If a whale surfaces near you, simply stop and
wait for them to go away, or immediately turn and ride away from them.
Whales are often females giving birth to their calves, or are escorting
their young in Maui's near shore waters. If you continue to sail toward a
whale you will face a minimum $250.00 fine, or possibly jail. OBW, there are
whale spotters stationed all around the island during whale season, doing
surveys and studying whale behavior and they often have camera with
telephoto lenses` watching everything that goes on. |
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Windsurf Slalom racing: Maui has a lot of slalom racing,
almost every Saturday in summer there is a slalom series event of a prelim
for the State titles. This is great to watch or even more fun to enter.
Here Alex Aguera and Jacques Pauvert battle it out during the Neil Pryde
Slalom series. at Kanaha Beach Park. |
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Speed Sailing: has become very popular, timed events, and the
emergence of the GPS Speed events has created a sub-category of windsurfer.
the speed freak. Traditionally speed events were held at Speed Beach at
Maalaea. where the wind was offshore and the water smooth. Now the trend is
toward open water sailing, where individual sailors wear portable GPS
devices and record best top speeds and speed averages, to be trained against
and compared to. All through the summer speed meetings are held at various
locations depending on the conditions of the day. Also former world record
holder Erik Beale gives Speed Sailing coaching clinics throughout the summer
for future speed champions, or for those people who just like to sail really
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Professional Windsurfers: Maui is also hove to many
world class professional windsurfing athletes. many of whom have made Maui
their base of training because of the year round conditions, and also spend
much of the year travelling between events that are scattered around the
world. many more windsurfers are retired professionals who have several
generations of windsurfers, who continue to love the sport, and pass along
their stoke for the sport. Now we are even seeing professional windsurfers
as young as 9 and 10 years old competing locally, and also travelling to
events too. Don't be surprised when you see tons of famous pro-windsurfers
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Windsurfing Vacations: Maui is known as a world class
windsurfing destination, and the sport has increasingly become a destination
sport. A vacation in Maui almost assures the best windsurfing conditions one
could expect from any destination. The windsurfing vacation can be a
week or several months. and many people have made it an annual pilgrimage.
There are returning windsurfers enjoying their 20th season on Maui, and they
keep coming back for more. There are specialty travel services that
understand the needs of the athletic traveler, and can also hook you up with
the right place at the right price. Windsurfing travelers have grown from
individual travelers, and in many cases matured and grown into windsurfing
families that bring several generations with them. Some travelers might opt
for the camping and backpacking experience, while others will want the 5star
luxury of the resorts or private luxury home rentals. Most windsurfers
usually will want the simplicity of a tidy clean self-contained condo. Click
here for more information on windsurfing vacations. |
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Windsurfing Industry: The windsurfing industry on Maui employs
thousands of people. The windsurf manufacturers, shops, travel industry,
professionals, schools, and support industry are integrated into the
community on Maui. There are manufacturers of boards and sails, and all the
accessories based here on Maui. Naish Sails, HotSails, Maui Sails, Ezzy,
Simmer, Goya, Maui FinCo, Tectonics fins Maui, Maui Ultra Fins, Hawaiian Proline, DaKine, to name
just a few, Many more companies have teams of designers and gear testers who
are based here purely in research development and promotion of the new
products. When you buy a Maui windsurfing Product or spend money in a Maui
windsurf shop, you are helping to support the vital windsurfing community
that in turn supports the windsurfing lifestyle that you know and love. |
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Lifeguards and Safety:
Always follow the directives of the lifeguards. They
are responsible for public safety. Know the rules and follow the rules. Know
the Local rules, and the Right of Way rules, so you will avoid accidents.
Sail with respect for others. Do not get too close to other sailors. You may
misjudge, or wipeout and hit someone. Never Sail farther than you can swim. People often get
separated from their gear, and have to swim in. There are lifeguards at
Hookipa and Kanaha, but they will only save you in a physical emergency.
They quit at 4:30pm so you are on your own after that. Always sail with a
buddy, check your gear before you go out. Stay with your board, It floats
and is more visible than your head. If in doubt, Don't go out! if you are unsure of your
ability to handle the conditions do not go out. Use caution, there are
always conditions too big for anyone. Better to be too cautious then too
reckless.
In case of any emergency (fire, rescue, police,
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Links to Windsurfing Information
BEACH GUIDE
OCEAN SAFETY
WINDSURFER TOWING TECHNIQUES
MAUI SAIL-SAFE GUIDE
KANAHA BEACH
MAUI
WINDSURFING ASSOCIATION
MAUI BOARDSAILING ASSOCIATION
DOBOR RULES |
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Maui Boardsailing Association
Sail Safe
Guidelines for windsurfing on Maui
In the
interest of promoting safe and enjoyable windsurfing for everyone on Maui,
the Maui Boardsailing Association has drawn up the guidelines for beach
and water etiquette and safety. please adhere to these guidelines so we
can continue to enjoy this great water sport on our island.
MBA
SAIL-SAFE GUIDELINES AND
SUMMARY OBSERVE
● SWIMMING AREAS marked by
buoys. DO NOT sail, launch or jibe within these areas. See attached map
for "No Boardsailing" and "Swimming Only" zones.
● SLOW NO-WAKE ZONE - 200
feet from all beaches.
● NO JIBING within 200 feet of all beaches. 200
feet CLEAR ZONE AROUND ALL DIVERS.
● Current WEATHER reports and
forecasts.
● DO NOT sail in offshore winds.
● KNOW and COMPLY with ALL
NAVIGATION rules applicable to sail powered craft.
● DO NOT sail in areas
or conditions which EXCEED your SAILING SKILLS.
● NEVER sail ALONE.
● The
Hookipa 5 man rule at Middles and 10 man rule at H'Poko.
GIVE WAY
● TO ALL swimmers, snorkelers, divers,
surfers, fishermen and waterstarters.
● TO SAILOR on starboard tack.
● TO
FIRST SAILOR ON WAVE.
● USE CAUTION in areas shared by divers, swimmers,
snorkelers, and fishermen as they have right of way.
BEACHED RIGS
● MOVE your rig at least 40 feet
from water's edge.
● PREVENT "FLY-AWAYS" - Secure your rig at all times.
RESTRICTIONS
● NO BOARDSAILING at Baldwin
Beach or Paia Beach Park.
● NO SAILING at Kanaha or Camp One before 11:00
am (With exception for beginners).
WATCH OUT
FOR WHALES
● To protect our whales, the law requires that you
maintain a safe distance from them: KIHEI - minimum 100 yards Violators of
this law are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000.
Maui's beaches and
ocean environment belong to everyone. Be safe, considerate, and keep beach
areas clean of litter and trash.
SAIL-SAFE - MAUI STYLE
MBA
MAUI
BOARDSAILING ASSOCIATION
415
Dairy Road, Suite A Kahului, Maui, HI 96732 |
MBA PURPOSE/GOALS
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Promote the "Sail Safe" program and educate
residents and tourists on "Sail Safe" rules and etiquette.
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Promote relations with other ocean users.
Develop a program for satisfactory "mutual use" of the ocean,
respecting others' rights and maintaining responsible windsurfing
rights.
- Accept input, ideas and
suggestions from MBA members at regular meetings to solve present
and future problems.
- Develop and
sponsor events for the purpose of uniting the windsurfing community
and benefiting the community at large.
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Serve as the unified voice, the "spokesperson"
for all media, political and community contacts.
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Act as forum for the windsurfing community to
air views, ideas and suggested actions.
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Act as liaison with community and political
groups and representatives to further relations and advance
responsible use of the ocean and beaches.
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Develop an active "Beach patrol Program" for
policing rules.
- Protect and develop
the rights of people who wish to windsurf and to maximize the
enjoyment of the sport by developing solutions to growth-related
problems.
MAUI
BOARDSAILING ASSOCIATION
415
Dairy Road, Suite A, Kahului, Maui, HI 96732
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History of the Hookipa Ten Man Rule: Since there have been surf
sports there has been an unofficial pecking order so that people got
their fare share of waves and they avoided crashes. At Hookipa when
windsurfing was introduced, the first windsurfers were also surfers,
and they knew the surfing rules, and applied them to windsurfing,
who has the right of way on the wave etc. Then the windsurfers also
had their own rules, and had to work our a priority with surfers.
Because Surfers rely on their own paddling power to maneuver, the
windsurfers give way to them. So the windsurfer should automatically
give way to any surfer. As windsurfing became more popular in the
mid 80's at Hookipa there was a need for an unofficial rule for
sharing the water. Windsurfers and surfers came up with their own
rules to share the water. Then in 1988 the state adopted the
gentlemen's rules to make their, state regs. The complete
regulations can be seen at the state boating website in the ORMA
regs. The 10man rule is nothing new. it has worked for 30years. But
the increase in numbers of surfers, and windsurfers in recent years
has caused more overlap in use by the different groups and the
application of the law has been tested. If there are no complaints,
there is no need for enforcement, if there is conflict and
complaints, the the laws will be enforced. Like it of not the
law is the law. and if someone tells you the law and you are
breaking it, then you will be at risk of the penalties. Yes you can
change the law, by a long legal process, but you must respect the
existing law until it is changed. There were two new lifeguard
towers added at Hookipa, because of the beaches heavy use, and the
need for improved safety. The lifeguards duty is to provide rescue
service and govern safe use of the area. If a windsurfer is sailing
close to the surfers, there is a safety issue, and they can tell
someone to leave the area at any time. If they invoke the 10man
rule, it is for this reason. The other problem happens when a windsurfer tells a surfer to get
out of the area, or a windsurfer complains when a surfer in in the
area. This is asking for trouble. And the best way to get on the
wrong side of the lifeguards and the local surfers. Windsurfing at
Hookipa is a privilege not a right, at any time a surfer is present
that windsurfer must avoid them. Windsurfing could bring about their
own exclusion by making complaints against surfers at Hookipa.
Surfers have surfed here for hundreds of years, and royalty surfed
here long before any windsurfers.
For some historical perspective
keep in mind that under the ancient Hawaiian Kapu system, you would
most likely be put
to death for such audacity. Respect the locals, respect the surfers,
obey the rules, and share the waves. First you have to give respect
BEFORE you may expect respect in turn. Some people do not appreciate
this, or have no concept of the history of the place.
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Following excerpt is from the DOBOR RULES, for the full
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From the Hawaii DOBOR Regulations
§13-256-127 Hookipa Restricted Zones.
(a) Zones A, B, C and D, Hookipa restricted zones
means
the areas confined by the boundaries shown for said
zones on
Exhibit "WW", dated August 20, 1988, located at the
end of
this subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:
(b) Zone A, Hookipa restricted Zone.
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark at
the northern tip of Hookipa Point; thence
measured clockwise from True South, 075 degrees
for a distance of seven hundred fifty feet; 360
degrees to the boundary of Zone D; then along
the boundary of Zone D and the low water mark of
the shoreline to the point of beginning.
(2) Restriction. Zone A is designated for swimming
and surfing only. No person shall operate a
sailboard or other water craft within this area.
(c) Zone B, Hookipa restricted Zone.
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark at
the northern tip of Hookipa Point; thence
measured clockwise from True South, to a
beginning point in the water 075 degrees for a
distance of seven hundred fifty feet; then
continuing at 075 degrees for a distance of five
hundred
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fifty feet; 360 degrees to the shoreline; then along
the shoreline to Zone D and along the boundary of
Zone D to the boundary of Zone A; then by straight
line north to the point of beginning.
(2) Restriction. Zone B is designated for surfing
when at least five or more persons (5-man rule)
are engaged in surfing within this zone. No
person shall operate a sailboard within this
zone within the surf break area.
(d) Zone C, Hookipa restricted Zone.
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark at
the northern tip of Hookipa Point; thence
measured clockwise from True South, to a
beginning point in the water 075 degrees for a
distance of thirteen hundred feet; then
continuing at 075 degrees for a distance of four
hundred seventy-five feet; 360 degrees to the
shoreline; then along the shoreline to the
boundary of Zone B; then by straight line north
to the point of beginning.
(2) Restriction. Zone C is designated for surfing
when at least ten or more persons (10-man rule)
are engaged in surfing within this zone. No
person shall operate a sailboard within this
zone within the surf break area. Access for
sailboards between the surf break and the
shoreline shall be provided at all times.
(e) Zone D, Hookipa restricted Zone
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark
three hundred ninety feet from the western
boundary of Hookipa Beach Park, thence measured
clockwise from True South; 180 degrees for a
distance of one hundred feet; 270 degrees for a
distance of four hundred ten feet; 238 degrees
for a distance of five hundred forty feet; then
in a straight line to the shoreline; then along
the shoreline to the point of beginning.
(2) Restriction. Zone D is designated for pole and
net fishing. No person shall operate a
sailboard within this zone. [Eff 2/24/94 ]
(Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-3, 200-4) (Imp: HRS
§§200-2, 200-3, 200-4)
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(a) The Baldwin Park-Paia Bay restricted area means
the
area confined by the boundaries shown for said zone
on Exhibit
"XX/YY", dated August 23, 1988, located at the end
of this
subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:
256-71
§13-256-128
Beginning at a point at the low water mark at the
northern tip of Fly Water Point, then by azimuth
measured
clockwise from True South, 157 degrees for a
distance of
five hundred feet; 070 degrees for a distance of six
thousand two hundred feet; 344 degrees to the low
water
mark of the shoreline; then along the low water mark
of
the shoreline in an easterly direction to the point
of
beginning.
(b) Restrictions. The Baldwin Park-Paia Bay
restricted
area is designated for swimming, diving and fishing.
No
person shall operate a motor vessel at a speed in
excess of
slow-no-wake, or operate a sailboard within this
area. [Eff
2/24/94 ] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-3, 200-4) (Imp:
HRS
§§200-2, 200-3, 200-4)
§13-256-129 Papa'ula Point Restricted Zone.
(a) Papa'ula Point Restricted Zone mean the area
confined
by the boundaries shown for said zone on Exhibit "ZZ",
dated
August 22, 1988, located at the end of this
subchapter. The
boundaries are as follows:
Beginning at a point at the low water mark being an
extension of the east boundary of Kahului Airport
thence
by azimuth measured clockwise from True South; 155
degrees
for a distance of one thousand six hundred
seventy-five
feet, 120 degrees for a distance of four hundred
fifty
feet; 080 degrees for a distance of nine hundred
twentyfive
feet; 350 degrees to the low water mark of the
shoreline, then along the shoreline in an easterly
direction to the point of beginning.
(b) Restriction. Papa'ula Point restricted zone is
designated for fishing and diving. No person shall
operate a
vessel or sailboard within this area. Windsurfing
access west
of the restricted zone shall be permitted after
11:00 a.m..
[Eff 2/24/94 ] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-3, 200-4)
(Imp: HRS
§§200-2, 200-3, 200-4)
§13-256-130 Kanaha Beach Park Restricted Zones.
(a) Kanaha Beach Park Swimming Zones A, B, and C
mean the
areas confined by the boundaries shown for said
zones on
Exhibit "AAA", dated August 20, 1988, located at the
end of
this subchapter. The boundaries are as follows:
(b) Swimming Zone A.
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark in
line and being an extension of the east boundary
of Kanaha
256-72
§13-256-
130
Beach Park; thence by azimuth measured clockwise
from
True South, 180 degrees for a distance of three
hundred feet; 228 degrees for a distance of seven
hundred ten feet; 315 degrees to a point at the low
water mark at the shoreline; then along the low
water
mark of the shoreline of Kanaha Beach Park in a
westerly direction to the point of beginning.
(c) Swimming Zone B.
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark at
the tip of the groin located by azimuth measured
clockwise from True South, 093 degrees for a
distance of four hundred seventy feet from the
east boundary of Kanaha Beach Park; 135 degrees
for a distance of three hundred ten feet; 047
degrees for a distance of six hundred feet; 350
degrees to a point at the low water mark at the
shoreline; then along the low water mark of the
shoreline of Kanaha Beach Park in a easterly
direction to the point of beginning.
(d) Swimming Zone C.
(1) Beginning at a point at the low water mark at
the northeast tip of the groin located by
azimuth measured from True South, 090 degrees
for a distance of one hundred fifty feet from
the west boundary of Kanaha Beach Park; 180
degrees for a distance of three hundred feet;
248 degrees for a distance of eight hundred
thirty feet; 315 degrees to a point at the low
water mark at the shoreline; then along the low
water mark of the shoreline of Kanaha Beach Park
in a westerly direction to the point of
beginning.
(e) Restrictions. The Kanaha Beach Park swim zones
A, B,
and C are designated for swimming only. No person
shall
operate a vessel or sailboard within these zones. No
person
shall launch a sailboard from Kanaha Beach Park
prior to 11:00
a.m., except that windsurfing instruction and
beginning
windsurfing may be conducted within three hundred
feet of the
shoreline between swimming zones A and B after 9:00
a.m..
[Eff 2/24/94 ] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-3, 200-4)
(Imp: HRS
§§200-2, 200-3, 200-4)
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BEACH SMART
SECURITY: Theft is a big problem at
all beaches and parks in Hawaii. Thieves will break windows to get into
cars. Always lock your car, do not take valuables to the
beach, do not lose your car key in the ocean, do not lock your keys is your car.
I would not recommend staying
around any beaches after sunset. There are a few thug types that hang out
there that will take
advantage of isolated or solitary people. Numerous assaults have happened
at beach parks to unsuspecting tourists. Even if a local appears friendly and offers
to sell you some "weed" (Called "pakalolo" in Hawaiian) in the
privacy of the bushes, Don't go with them.
SUN
SMART: Wear
Sunscreen a lot. Wear long sleeves and a hat. Wear sunglasses.
SEA
SMART: Do not dive into murky or shallow water. Do not swim far from shore, do not dive into shallow water,
do not dive into the water if you can not see the bottom.
STAY AWAY FROM
FISHERMAN; Their lines, nets, and baits are in and around the water. You do
not want to be in the water with dead or dying fish anyway.
OFFSHORE WINDS: Take care when the wind sometimes shifts
offshore. Do not sail or ride further out than you are prepared to swim back in.
When the wind is northeast on the south shore, nothing stands between you and Tahiti
should you break down. There is a small chance you could hit Kooholawe
depending on the currents etc. People have been stuck out in the water
overnight on windsurfers. Better to sail with a buddy and have someone
looking out for you too. It is always a good idea for someone to know that
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OUTDOOR AWARENESS
Hiking on Maui can be Dangerous. Beware of flash floods and rock falls. Stay on marked trails, or take a guided hike. Do not dive into streams, Do
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OCEAN SAFETY
Hawaiians are taught to
respect the ocean from an early age. Their familiarity and mastery of the
ocean makes swimming and surfing look easy. You may see some very young keiki
(children) flipping over in the waves close to shore and playing like little
seals. This may give the false impression that bodysurfing is "Childs
play".
Tourists unfamiliar with the ocean should take particular care when entering
the ocean for the first time, or using an unfamiliar beach for the first time.
The water looks so warm and inviting that people will jump in without taking
proper care. It is best to swim at a patrolled beach with a swimming area,
until you get your sea-legs. Watch the water before you enter, look for rocks
and waves. Watch how the other people enter and exit the water. if in doubt
ask the lifeguards. Do not dive in headfirst (this is a big mistake unless you
know the water is deep and rock free). Waves can turn you upside down in a
second and dump you on your head causing possible neck injury). Please be
respectful of all sea creatures, Appreciate them but don't interfere with
them. They are not there just for your amusement, the ocean is their home in
which we are a guest. (Every marine animal large and small has a variety of
defense mechanisms, which could injure or even kill you.) Touching them may
result in loss of body parts. Having said that the ocean can be enjoyed
relatively risk free if you follow some simple rules:
Never swim alone,
Stay close to shore,
Look before you leap,
Avoid dirty/low visibility water.
Follow the directions of lifeguards,
Never turn your back on the ocean,
Stay out of the water after heavy rain.
Don't swim after sunset or before sunrise,
Avoid fishermen, skin divers, nets and fishing boats.
Comply with posted restrictions, and beach closed signs.
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