Welcome to the Island of Maui. It’s summertime on Maui’s Northshore and it’s been a fun summer for windsurfing on Maui with kitesurfing on Maui’s Northshore. We just had hurricane Hector pass by Maui and generate some head high surf which is a treat for August. There also was surf all over the island. What makes Maui such a unique island destination is the variety of things you can do on Maui. I had some quest staying in my vacation rental in Haiku that just got back from Hana, and then the next morning are heading up to the Haleakala Crater for the sunrise, which is an exceptional experience. Maui has something for everyone when the wind is not happening there are so many things to enjoy on Maui.
Many windsurfers dream of coming to Maui to windsurf. The north shore of Maui is the center of the universe for windsurfing. Learning to windsurf or kitesurf on beaches like Kanaha Beach is the perfect location for your first experience getting power up by Maui wind. If you’re looking at learning to windsurf or kitesurf, Hi Tech is the perfect place to pick up windsurf gear, or any other water sports equipment that you might need. You can also sign up for lessons for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.
I love getting off work early from selling real estate in the summer and heading down to Kanaha for a session before heading home. Kanaha Beach is one of the many Maui’s beautiful beaches on the Northshore of Maui. You will always find friendly people to strike up a conversation with people visiting Maui from Canada, Japan and all over Europe. You also have the local underground locals that are very nice people and willing to give you a hand or help you with advice on just about anything. Some windsurfers split their time between skiing in the winter, then heading to Maui when the snow starts to melt.
If your looking for smoking hot windsurf action then you need to head to Hookipa Beach Park, located pass Paia Town on the drive out to Hana just a few minutes out of town. Hookipa is the jewel of windsurfing. In the winter you will see the best windsurfers in the world out ripping up the surf.
The early 80’s was the first time I saw windsurfing at Hookipa. In the 80’s we were all surfing Hookipa and this crew of hot windsurfers showed up on Maui. Guys like Malta Simmer and his brother Klaus, and Mike Waltse were just ripping the point up windsurfing. Watermen like Craig Masonville charging giant waves. You have other great windsurfers that showed up a little later on Maui like Robbie Naish a world champion windsurfer, he is still killing it in the surf, he also stand up paddles huge waves, and rips at kiting.
If you’re looking for oceanfront homes in places like Spreckelsville Maui, There are a number of magnificent homes on the market. You can launch from your front steps into some excellent windsurfing conditions. Many people love the lifestyle of living in Haiku Maui. You will find homes for sale in Haiku on 10,000 sqft lots, up to two plus acre estates in lush tropical plantation homes.
Another popular windsurf company on Maui is Goya Maui. Francisco Goya owner, pro windsurfer and all around nice guy is on the cutting edge of windsurfing. Along with his brother Lalo Goya, Pascal shop manager and Keith Teboul shaper, pro windsurfer ripper, makes up a dynamic team to provide state of the art windsurfing gear. My surfboards are shaped by Keith and I just picked up a new Goya wave board for this winter. Make sure and visit Dakine right next door for windsurfing and surfing products, board bags and travel gear. I am fortunate enough to be on their windsurf team, thanks to my son Micah team manager, love the benefits of being a father.
So if you have questions about windsurfing on the island of Maui, there are some great resources that I mention above. For windsurf vacation rentals, I have a licensed 2br cottage on two acres, private, located overlooking gulch with beautiful ocean views in Haiku. Our Pineapple cottage has a five-star rating on Air B&B along with VRBO. Email for more information and availability.
If you have questions about buying a home on Maui, give me a call. Maui has been my home for over 46 years, 24 years as a Maui Realtor. I have experience selling Maui real estate from Wailea, Kaanapali, Kihei, Upcountry Maui to Northshore of Spreckelsville, Paia and Haiku Maui.
You can also sign up to receive email updates on all new homes for sale in Paia Maui. Oceanfront homes in Kuau Maui and Spreckelsville. If your thinking about selling your home on Maui, I work with Elite Pacific Properties, #1 in luxury home sales in Hawaii. So I hope to see you windsurfing or surfing around the island this summer. We are so blessed to call Maui home.
Aloha,
Selling Maui Lifestyles
Steven Nickens R(S) GRI ABR
Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers
Serving all Maui
Cell: 808-280-2208
Email: nickensmaui.com
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