HEADED SOUTH
An altogether gentler affair, the flat waters of Kihei with any hint of north wind will be nuking. With the whole stretch of coastline from Haiku right down to Kanaha usually under a blanket of cloud and often torrential rain it almost feels impossible that the sun can be shining a mere twenty minute drive away. But a quick gun run through the sugar cane fields over to Kihei and the weather is more often than not a whole different story. With the wind accelerating between the mountains Kihei howls although it has to be said can be gusty close to shore. Even so while the rest of the island may have hung up their harnesses for the day, a full days sailing will be on the cards round this side of the island, perfect for freestyle, high wind slalom action or casual flat water blasting. There is usually plenty of parking along the road side for the main sailing area located near the pavilion at the intersection of Ohukai Street and South Kihei Road while further up the coast at Maui sunset some small ramps can be found although take care at low tide when the water can be shallow and eager to claim a fin or worse!
“ When Gollito is in the zone, some of the freestyle moves he can produce are off the hook ” – JC