Autumn in Maui

Ah, Autumn in Maui. The palm fronds changing colors, brisk temperatures, smoke rising out of the chimney. NOT! While Fall in Maui doesn't bring the typical change in seasons, there is a definite change nonetheless. The reliable trade winds that we've grown accustomed to all Summer long become less dependable, less frequent. And so, it seems Fall has taken hold on Maui. Winds on the weekend were very light, non-sailable in my book. Skies were cloudy and gray yesteray. Today the winds are even lighter. The trades have been shut off by a low somewhere, resulting in meager land and sea breezes. That means hot, muggy conditions here.

Not sure how long this will last. The forecast discussion seem pretty uncertain to me. Maybe some wind Wednesday for a day or two then some other annoying low might move in. Lots of uncertainty. That sums up the windsurfing in the Fall here. So, type to clean up the old surfboard, apply a new coat of wax and start getting in paddling shape. Learning to surf here definitely helps to stay sane when you need to get in the water.