| Yesterday Bart from Kanaha Kai finished rounding Maui, solo on a Stand up board in 3 days 2 hrs and 40 ( 38 and 25 min of paddling), “I used the Starboard 12’2”.It was hard but it was beautiful. This morning at 11.00 I came into Kanaha Beach Park, the place were I started 3 days and 2 hours and 40 minutes before (38 hrs and 25min of paddling). Thanks to everyone for your encouraging words.Back to the second day, the best and worst day in one. The worst because after it started out with no wind, it turned strong against me. 20 knots head wind is not funny on a stand up board. Luckily it was only really strong for a few miles than it calmed down to 10, still hard work all the way to Hana, where I had some food and lot’s to drink. The good part came after, when the wind became light from the side and I saw what I call the big four. Turtles, whales, sharks and dolphins.All between Hana and Ke’anea where Dagmar and Soleil waited for me. We made camp in Honomanu Bay. The last was the easiest of all days. a five hours paddle from Honomanu to Kanaha with nice trades from the back. And yes, Giampaolo, it was choppy and bouncy, but on this trip I had worse and I loved the trade winds, so I could finally glide the board. I used a starboard 12’2, 26 3/4 wide. Which is tippy but has a fast rocker for it’s size. In Kanaha my wife, Dagmar and daughter and Soleil were there together with Dennis and Rob. I got a nice trophy and 2 leis and felt deeply satisfied to accomplish this trip. So why does one do this. The stats: |
Bart, your a stud. What a super trip. Congrats that is awesome. phil.