Moderate Trades Return

Yesterday saw the return of moderate trade winds to Maui. Due to a combination of light winds and heavy workload , it had been almost two weeks of not sailing for me. Got to the beach midday to 4.5 conditions. Nothing epic, but if felt SO good to get out on the water again. It was a hot day and getting out on the water was just the ticket to cool off and unwind. Not much in the waves yesterday department yesterday. Matt Pritchard was out with his Gaastra and Tabou team riders doing a helicopter photo shoot. Windsurfing with a helicopter hovering 50 feet above your head almost seems normal anymore.

Today was pretty much the same conditions. I think we got a little bump in some swell as some micro waves were rolling in at Uppers and Middles. I rigged 5.0 since it looked a bit lighter, but as it turned out, 4.5 would have been plenty.

Seems like the summertime crowds have gone home. It was amazingly uncrowded today, both on shore and out on the water. Looks like more wind is on tap for the next several days and may even bump into the "breezy" category as our pressure gradient is forecast to tighten.