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.

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