“Secrets of Maui” – Part 2

Ha. Bet you thought I was going to leave you hanging…Well as promised I give you a few more totally radical spots to visit on “The Valley Isle“.

Ma’alaea Bay

Ma’alaea holds a special place in my heart and are where some of my fondest memories of the Island have taken place thus far.

Ma’alaea Harbor is a small South seaport famed for both its winter population of visiting whales from December thru April.  These Humpbacks travel from Alaska to Maui every year.   And then the legendary Ma’alaea Pipeline wave. When a robust South swell hits Maui, surfers from far and near head for Ma’alaea to experience the tubular perfection of one of the world’s fastest rideable waves some at 90MPH.

The waters and reefs of Ma’alaea are important to many species. Ma’alaea Bay is part of the National Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary – a favorite mating and birthing grounds for the endangered Humpbacks. Friendly Green Sea Turtles browse reefs that border the harbor entrance. Over one hundred species of fish and other marine life make those same reefs their home.

Pipeline Ma'Alea - Freight Trains

The Water Here is super shallow so dont be a hotdog.  You dont want to go over the falls here or you’ll be tasting marine life and coral.

Next Stop

Honolua Bay Maui

Honolua Bay is special because of it’s beauty and it’s proximity to what many say are most productive fishing grounds in Hawaii: the North Shore of Molokai. When serious anglers look to work Molokai on an extended trip, there are days when staying the night on that island aren’t practical, restful, or even safe.

Honolua evens the score and flattens the surface when the trades are blowing, and all those catamaran bound vacationers-turned-marine biologists are gone by four o’clock. The result is a peaceful end to a day of great fishing, and many believe Honolua truly is paradise found on Earth.It also boasts huge pipeline waves and is where a whole lot of surf contests are held.

Stay Tuned for Part 3 of “Secrets of Maui

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One Response to ““Secrets of Maui” – Part 2”

1. Kristin Maholmes says:

   May 17, 2011 at 4:09 pm

   Cheers! Very helpful advice on this page!

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