Wind Wimps Out

Though high-wind windsurfing has predominated the Maui north shore sailing scene the last few months, we get occasional days where the wind the wind wimps out. Today was one of those days. Wind in the mid-teens prevailed, managing to hit the 20 mph mark for a brief period or two. Skies were gray much of the day over Kanaha as the trade wind driven clouds bumped into the West Maui Mountains and piled up creating a natural awning over Kanaha. This seems to have squelched the wind. Nevertheless, lots of people at the beach, maximizing their summer sailing time. Guys pretty much needed 6.0 meter or bigger to get going. The wahines - 5.0s and bigger. For me it was "just say no to 6.0" and make a Costco run.

Incidentally, if you're familiar with Maui, you know that Costco is close to the airport and Kanaha. There's some construction going on across the street from Costco on the road to the airport. Word is that this is going to be an "airport hotel." No fancy resort, but just one of those basic airport hotels like you see near mainland airports. Could prove to be a popular place to stay for visiting windsurfers wanting to stay near the airport and the beach. Don't get too excited yet, my guess is that's it at least a year away from completion.