IF ONLY!
7.30pm: If I was a millionaire, on my way home, no doubt I’d be calling in at Mama’s Fish House for cocktails at sunset followed by a slap up meal. Unfortunately Mamas is one of the most expensive restaurants on Maui, so it’s a quick stop at Minute Stop in Paia for a six pack of Longboard Draft beer and then grab a fish burger at The Fishmarket for tea; yum!
9pm: Well as if the day was not busy enough, it’s now time to download cards, recharge batteries and edit photos. The forecast for the 5th is almost the same, most decent swells usually last a couple of days and after a taster today, no doubt all the sailors will be frothing for more..
11pm: Local photographer, Jimmie Hepp and Fishbowl diaries shooter, Sofie Louca have already posted their daily albums from Ho’okipa and the whole world can see shots from the day within hours of the action taking place. Gone are the days where we would be waiting three months for the next issues of the magazine to hit the shelves so we can all see the exclusive shots. Times are changing that’s for sure. Regardless of its social media exposure, Ho’okipa is still one of the best places in the world to watch and witness the elite athletes in our sport push their wave sailing boundaries to new limits. I can’t think of many sports or spots in the world where anyone can roll up, take a seat in the sun and watch the very best train and perform to the top of their game and all for free. I will be back next spring to watch the show and hope to see you there too, as a windsurfing fan, it’s one of the ultimate experiences and one you’ll never forget !
