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Costco Kahului

Posted on September 6, 2009 by admin

Costco in Kahului is members only, and is $50 to join.  It’s a wholesale setup which means you can only buy large quantities like three huge jars of pasta source, or a tray of 24 peaches.  However the deals can … Continue reading →

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Off the water – Shaved Ice at Tom’s Mini Mart

Posted on August 29, 2009 by admin

Shaved ice from Tom’s Mini Mart is perfect for some refreshment after a session an Kanaha as it’s just past the harbour. Look for the green building on the right – you can park around the back.

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Maui Vacation Rental Links

Posted on July 30, 2009 by admin

If you’re staying for a few weeks or more a vacation rental is the way to go.  Most will offer good deals if you’re staying a month or more. Puukoa studios and one bedrooms Island Style Vacations VBRO Maui Vacation … Continue reading →

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Kanaha Web Cam

Posted on June 1, 2009 by admin

Whether you’re checking out the conditions or just wishing you were there, check out the Kanaha web cam.  A great way to get in the mood for your windsurfing holidays!

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Van hire tip – cut your insurance costs

Posted on May 5, 2009 by admin

At the budget end of car or van hire, which is where most of the windsurfing friendly places are, insurance costs can be almost half the total rental rate at around $10-$20 per day.  If you’re in Maui for long … Continue reading →

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Maui Wind Stats

Posted on March 8, 2009 by admin

The best source for monthly wind stats I’ve found is Windfinder.  June, July and August are all over 90%, so if you primarily want wind (rather than waves) it’s hard to beat that.  Even the shoulder months of April, May … Continue reading →

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Flying with windsurfing gear – Air New Zealand

Posted on March 4, 2009 by admin

Air New Zealand operate the piece system out of Maui – you get two pieces up to 46kg total.  After that it’s USD$85 per piece, or USD$30 if a bag is over $23kg. The only catch is that they list … Continue reading →

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Flying with windsurfing gear – Air Pacific

Posted on March 4, 2009 by admin

Air Pacific have some really cheap deals out of Maui, the cheapest by far on some routes it looks like.  I had to call up to get the excess baggage rates – 30kg, then USD$85 per 5 kgs over.  So … Continue reading →

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Second Hand Windsurfing Gear Links

Posted on March 1, 2009 by admin

Remember that most sites here probably have more kit available than they list, or their online list might not be up to date.  So asking around when you arrive is the way to go, but from these listings you can … Continue reading →

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Windsurfing Hire Links

Posted on February 20, 2009 by admin

Second Wind board & 2 sails – 7 days $290, 14 days $522, 28 days $783 Maui Windsurf Company board & 2 sails – 7 days $319, 14 days $561, 28 days $890 Kanaha Kai – board & rig – … Continue reading →

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