Hawaiian island of Maui: Capital of windsurfing
Maui is allegedly the capital city of windsurfing, with professionals from around the world gathering here every year. You will find exotic nature, luxurious temperatures and the right winds from May to October. And reliable and consistent winds are precisely the thing that guarantees ideal conditions for beginners and extremists in windsurfing.
Ho'okipa Beach Park: the place for extreme windsurfing
At the northern end of the island, waves can reach up to 20 feet in height. It is here, close to Ho'okipa, that extreme windsurfing competitions are held. In winter, it is a global destination for the most demanding windsurfers and home to the most prestigious professional competitions.
On the contrary, in summer it is a luxurious location where even absolute beginners can pursue their dream of conquering the waves. In addition to extreme windsurfing, the island is unique for beginners and advanced suffers, who can use the services of countless local schools. Windsurfing has an extensive tradition on the island, as do other water sports: surfing and kiteboarding.
Observe the unwritten rules and keep everybody happy
Certain rules apply everywhere on the north shore, which must be observed to avoid injuries and allow everybody to enjoy the sea. If there are 10 or more surfers in the water, windsurfers cannot enter the water with their boards. However, if the wind is good for windsurfers, the water is generally too rough for surfers, to there is seldom any conflict.
The 11 o’clock rule applies all across the north shore. No windsurfer is allowed to enter the water before 11 a.m., so that divers, fishermen and swimmers can enjoy the water before the waves begin. An exception is granted only to beginners, for whom the waves later in the day are too rough.
In brief about the luxury island of Maui
Maui, like the other Hawaiian Islands, is the embodiment of an exotic dream destination. Not just the crystal clear waters and luxurious beaches, but also the surrounding nature, fauna and flora, and the dominant crater of the 3,000 metre high Haleakala volcano, attract visitors like a magnet. The island has a total area of 1,883 km² and roughly 150,000 inhabitants.
