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Windsurfing Maui A-Z Windsurfing Maui A-Z Apr 16, 2004 / Community Maui By Frank "SIMS" Bingel Much has been said and written about Maui, but there remain many untold stories and emotions associated with this windsurfing mecca. Look down and the water is the deepest of blues. Look to your left and you see people taking lessons. Look far to your right and you see pros throwing loops off nothing. Everyone who has had the good luck to sail at Maui long enough (including myself) has a great story to tell, in fact, many great stories . . . breaking or losing half of their sailing equipment on the infamous and dreaded Hookipa "rocks" and the feeling of absolute terror in the impact zone with not a breath of wind in your sail.On a given day, Maui has a greater variety of sailing conditions for all levels of boardsailors than anywhere in the world. Maui's motto says it all :"MAUI NO KA OI". Translated it's :Maui is the best.This is truly a place designed for Windsurfing. Sailing Conditions: For those looking for high winds: visit Maui in the summer. From May to August, the northeast trade winds average 15 to 25 miles/hr, with many days in the 20 to 30 mile/hr range. The summer is also when the wave swell is at its smallest. For those who are looking for Maui's famous surf: visit it when there are both trades and waves - spring (March to May) and fall (September to November). From December to February, the northeasterlies are less consistent, but there are still great sailing days during this time - big wave days especially! During the winter, Kona storms will bring in 10-to 20-knot southwesterlies to the south shore. The sailing is side-onshore, port tack, with conditions similar to lake sailing. Another typical winter occurrence is 5-to 15-knot northerlies. These winds funnel between the West Maui Mountains and the Haleakala Crater creating great side-offshore, slalom sailing on the south shore. KANAHA BEACH PARK - Kanaha is a beautiful beach park with long, sandy beaches, grassy area for rigging, fresh water showers, shading trees, and picnic tables, all located in Kahului on the northshore. Sideshore northeast tradewinds blow consistently during June - August, with typically flat water sailing on the inside, and good bump and jump conditions on the outside. Between October and May you can find waves on the outside reefs, ranging from small wind swell to expert wave riding conditions. Most windsurf schools operate at Kanaha because of the consistent wind and warm water. All year round it is a perfect place for any level sailor. SPRECKELSVILLE / CAMP ONE - Up the coast from Kanaha there is a residential area called Spreckelsville which has many beautiful sandy beaches. The main area to sail is affectionately known as "Sprecks", which provides pristine blue-green water and white sandy beach. Parking is limited, so arrive early. There are no facilities or showers. The sailing level is typically intermediate to advanced, with the reef making for more chop and breaking waves. Camp One is a no frills beach at the end of the Kahului Airport runway. The place has no showers, no grass rigging areas, no toilet, and barely a trash can. It does have a beautiful beach and the only breaking waves for most of the summer. The place is frequented by German's, Australians, Italians, French and local windsurfers. It's a place where you want to be polite and follow the local traditions and laws to the letter. HOOKIPA - Hookipa is the windsurfing mecca of the world. Host to World Cup sailing and surfing contests, Hookipa rips. Jagged lava rock, exposed reefs, a gnarly shorebreak, light inside winds and powerful rip currents make this north shore difficult to launch off limits for most sailors. Experts launch from the Beach Park, just downwind from the pavillion. Expect crowds, with many sailors lulling around the outside and looking for a good wave to rip on the inside. When the water flattens in the summer months, slalom sailors launch here at Hookipa and blast downwind along the north shore. KIHEI - Kihei is the south shore's most popular windsurfing spot. When the tradewinds blow north/northeast the pavillion located at the intersection of Ohukai Street and South Kihei Road is a great place to sail. The reef can be shallow on the inside, especially near the Maui Sunset, so consult the locals before venturing out. Kihei is good for all level sailors and has a variety of accommodations nearby! Who to call: Al West's Maui Windsurfing Vans: 800-870-4084 Alan Cadiz's HST Windsurf School: 800-YOU-JIBE Coconuts Boy: 808-871-5084 Excursions Extraordinaires: 800-678-2252 Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport: 800-231-6958 Hi-Tech Hawaii: 808-877-2111 Hookipa Haven Vacation: 800-398-6284 Hot Sails Maui: 808-877-4433 Kanaha Beach Windsurfing: 808-876-0157 Maui Windsurfari: 800-736-MAUI Maui Windsurf Company/Cort Larned School: 808-877-4816 Maui Windsurfing Vans: 800358-2377 Sailboards Maui: 800-328-8877 Sailboard Vacations/Club Mistral: 800-252-1070 Second Wind Sail & Surf: 808-877-7467 Second Wind Travel Connection: 800-936-RSVP Surf Rents Trucks & Cargo Vans: 808-244-5544 Vela Windsurf Resorts: 800-223-5443 Windrigger Maui/Club Mistral: 800-345-MAUI Windsurfing West: 8003-580-2377 Windsurfing West Vacations: 800-782-6105 Windsurfing Vacations: 800-635-1155 Windsurfing Home Equipment Locations

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Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is beginning to stir, new data reveal :10/02 more search options 10/14/02 CONTACT: Mark Shwartz, News Service: (650) 723-9296, mshwartz@stanford.edu COMMENT: Paul Segall, Geophysics: (650) 725-7241, segall@stanford.edu Peter Cervelli, Hawaii Volcano Observatory: (808) 967-8814, pcervelli@usgs.gov EDITORS: For photos and graphics of Mauna Loa volcano, visit the Hawaii Volcano Observatory website at http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov. Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is beginning to stir, new data reveal Mauna Loa Hawaii's biggest and potentially most destructive volcano is showing signs of life again nearly two decades after its last eruption. Recent geophysical data collected on the surface of the 13,500-foot volcano revealed that Mauna Loa's summit caldera has begun to swell and stretch at a rate of 2 to 2.5 inches a year, according to scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Stanford University. Surface inflation can be a precursor of a volcanic eruption, the scientists warn. "Inflation means that magma is accumulating below the surface, but at this point we don't have the kinds of sophisticated models that would be required to tell us if or when an eruption will occur," said Paul Segall, a professor of geophysics at Stanford who has collaborated with USGS volcanologists in Hawaii since 1990. Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, Mauna Loa or "Long Mountain" in Hawaiian is the largest volcano in the world. Its last eruption occurred in spring 1984 a violent three-week event that produced fast-moving lava flows that came within 4 miles of the city of Hilo. The volcano has remained silent for the past 18 years in sharp contrast to its neighbor, Kilauea, which has been erupting continuously since January 1983. "After the 1984 eruption, Mauna Loa went through nearly a decade of inflation, followed by almost 10 years of deflation," said Peter Cervelli, a geophysicist with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). The deflationary period abruptly ended around Mother's Day, May 12, when HVO's global positioning system (GPS) network revealed that the summit had begun to rise and swell. May 12 was the same day that Kilauea's most recent active lava flow began a discovery that scientists say is far from coincidental. "This clearly indicates that there is a connection between the two magma systems," Segall noted. "That's the great thing about Hawaii: It's so incredibly active that just about every year we learn something new." GPS stations HVO maintains several GPS stations on Mauna Loa that continuously record their positions using information transmitted from orbiting satellites. The around-the-clock satellite data allow scientists to measure how far the GPS stations have moved and thus determine if the volcano is expanding or contracting. Cervelli, who earned his doctorate at Stanford last year, said the university has loaned HVO eight additional GPS stations to monitor the volcano. Because of the remote mountaintop location, each instrument can cost up to $20,000 to install. Segall's research on the Big Island is funded through a National Science Foundation grant. "Until recently, Stanford's research in Hawaii has been primarily on Kilauea, but when Mauna Loa started to show renewed activity in late spring, Paul [Segall] agreed to lend us four of his continuous GPS receivers," Cervelli explained. "We are holding four more Stanford instruments in reserve to be deployed as conditions warrant." Cervelli and his USGS colleagues will work with Segall to interpret the new GPS data as they become available. "We see this as an opportunity to watch the volcano evolve through an entire eruptive period from early awakening to actual eruption," Cervelli said. "If the recent activity does culminate in an eruption, this will be the first time that a Mauna Loa eruption is imaged with precise clarity. Without Stanford's help, this would not be possible." History of destruction Mauna Loa has erupted 33 times since 1843, spewing out enough lava to cover 40 percent of the Big Island. The most destructive eruption in recorded history occurred in 1950, when lava raced to the sea at speeds up to 5 miles an hour destroying homes, businesses, roads and ranches along the way. Despite the volcano's destructive potential, the USGS estimates that more than $2.3 billion has been invested in new construction along Mauna Loa's slopes since the 1984 eruption. "Mauna Loa is capable of erupting huge volumes of lava in a relatively short period of time, and the flows can reach great distances," Segall observed. "It presents a more significant safety hazard than Kilauea." Cervelli echoed that concern: "There has been a substantial amount of development on what has historically been the most hazardous part of Mauna Loa its southwest rift zone above South Point. Though lava flows can reach Hilo on the eastern side of the island and the Gold Coast resorts of Kona in the west, flows are much more likely to inundate the subdivisions in the southwest rift zone and possibly without much warning." Increased earthquake activity is another indication that magma is rising to the surface. "Seismicity does seem to be picking up," Cervelli noted, "but at this point we are not issuing a public warning. Instead, we are asking that the people of Hawaii remind themselves that they live among the world's most active volcanoes." -30- By Mark Shwartz

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L&L Franchise, Inc. COMBINATION PLATES Hawaii Mainland · Barbecue Mix A hearty mix of Hawaiian barbecue beef, chicken & short ribs. · Seafood Combo Fried shrimp & Mahi Mahi with a choice of Hawaiian barbecue beef, chicken or short ribs made to order. · Fried Shrimp, Mahi Mahi & Scallops A tasty variety of seafood cooked just for you. SPECIALS Hawaii Mainland · Lau-Lau Plate Hawaiian delicacy: Pork wrapped in layers of taro leaves. · Low Carb Combo Hawaiian barbecue beef, chicken & short ribs served without rice and macaroni on a bed of cabbage with two eggs. SEAFOOD Hawaii Mainland · Shrimp Curry Specially prepared curry with hearty portions of vegetables and shrimp. · Fried Mahi Mahi Favorite island fish fillet breaded and cooked golden brown. The best you've ever tasted! · Fried Shrimp Plentiful of deep fried shrimp cooked to perfection. In Hawaii, we call it real "ono" (delicious)! · Garlic Shrimp Scrumptious shrimp cooked and prepared with savory garlic. · Seafood Platter A variety of seafood including shrimp, fish and scallops cooked up just for you! CHICKEN Hawaii Mainland · Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Three pieces of boneless chicken marinated in our special Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Number one seller in Hawaii! · Chicken Katsu Voted the best in Hawaii! Three pieces of boneless chicken coated with special seasoning and deep fried. Served with our special L&L chicken katsu sauce. · Chicken Cutlet w/ Gravy Tender golden chicken covered in gravy. · Chicken Katsu Curry A local favorite in Hawaii. Generous servings of chicken katsu served covered in curry. BEEF Hawaii Mainland · Hawaiian Barbecue Shortribs Juicy shortribs marinated in our special Hawaiian BBQ sauce and cooked to perfection. · Beef Stew Tender chunks of beef stewed with a variety of vegetables including carrots and celery. · Beef Curry Tender chunks of beef and vegetables including carrots and celery mixed generously with curry. · Hamburger Steak Home-made beef patty smothered with gravy topped with sauteed onions… Hawaiian style! You will never find a better hamburger anywhere! · Loco Moco Grilled home-made burger topped with two eggs and gravy-all-over. Try it with tabasco. Ooh-la-la!!! · Hawaiian Barbecue Beef Tender slices of Hawaiian barbecue marinated in our special sauce. · Hawaiian Barbecue Pork Chop A juicy piece of pork chop barbecued "Hawaiian style"! · Breaded Pork Chops w/ Gravy A tasty piece of pork chop served with gravy. HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS & SANDWICHES Hawaii Mainland · Veggie/Garden Burger · Hamburger · Barbecue Hamburger · Cheeseburger · Barbecue Cheeseburger · Double Cheeseburger Deluxe · Double Barbecue Cheeseburger Deluxe · Hot Dog · Chili Dog Sandwich · Spam & Egg Sandwich · Portuguese Sausage & Egg Sandwich · Barbecue Beef or Barbecue Chicken Sandwich · Mahi Mahi or Fried Shrimp Sandwich ISLAND TASTES Hawaii Mainland · Hawaiian Musubi A block of rice with your choice of meat, wrapped in flavored dry seaweed. Available in Spam, Portuguese Sausage, Chicken Katsu, or Barbecue Chicken. · Saimin & Ramen Especially prepared noodles mixed with our L&L's special broth. Available in grilled spam, chicken katsu, Hawaiian barbecue chicken, vegetable, fried shrimp, and Hawaiian barbecue beef. · Bowls Hearty bowls of rice served with your choice of chili, curry or stew. SIDE ITEMS Hawaii Mainland · French Fries · Chili Fries · Chili & Cheese Fries · Gravy Fries · Garden Salad · Fresh Fruits · Macaroni Salad (1 scoop) Note: Prices of menu items may vary depending on location. Please call the restaruants directly for prices and availability.

Hawaiian Wedding. On your

Hawaii Weddings, Weddings in Hawaii, Weddings Hawaii, Hawaii Wedding Packages Home > Destinations > North America > United States > Hawaii > Maui > Maui Weddings Maui Weddings Hawaii Weddings are a common occurrence on these remote Pacific islands. Like Vegas, there is something about Hawaii that makes couples decide they want to tie the knot. Hawaii has a number of companies that cater to young romantic couples looking to publicly declare their love by having their weddings in Hawaii. Whether you're getting married on a last minute impulse, or have known for a long time that the islands would be a perfect setting and have planned ahead of time to marry here, a number of companies are here to help you plan the perfect Hawaii wedding. There are a number of companies offering a number of Hawaii Wedding packages, some offered on a different days. Many of these wedding companies who plan your Hawaii wedding will often have the ceremonies at popular waterfront spots like Magic Island or Waialae Beach Park, which are often included in Hawaii Wedding packages. Finding a Hawaii Wedding Photographer will vary from island to island, each with their own artistic style and personal touch. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing your photographer. Aside from the obvious factors such as the location of the wedding and the backdrop you wish to have for you photos, you will want to keep travel fees and the style of photography in mind as well. Hawaii Flowers and Wedding Flowers Tuberose Leis are highly popular, as the pale cream and white flowers offer a sweet scent and can be woven in such a way where only the petals show. They are in the mid-range for costs, which also calculates into their popularity as a Hawaiian Leis for weddings. Maui Slightly more than a half mile of paved paths give way to lovely views of the unique geological formations of the Iao needle, also known as the Kuka'emoku in Hawaiian. This formation, which rises to a height of 1,200 feet, along with the gorgeous botanical gardens set in a verdant valley is a perfect setting for weddings and those once in a lifetime photo ops. The Black Sand beaches, seabird colonies, and impressive stone arches of the Wai'anapanapa State Park is a more natural and rugged scene for your Hawaiian Wedding. On your own, you can plan a small, intimate Hawaii wedding if who don't require any pomp or fuss and want to focus on the importance of the ceremony itself. Whether you decide at the last minute to get hitched or have it planned months ahead of time, you won't be lacking for options if you are considering a Hawaii Wedding. From the beautifully basic to the more elaborate occasions, Hawaii wedding packages offer you the convenience and the perfect locations, complete with romantic orchid leis, to turn your next vacation to the magical islands of Hawaii an unforgettable honeymoon. Hawaii Akaka Falls State park is on the northeastern shore of the Island, and is filled with stunning photo opportunities like the incredible Akaka Falls, which free falls for 442 feet into an eroded gorge. Hapuna Beach state park also offers lovely and picturesque backgrounds for your wedding photos. Coastal trails and pounding waves adorn the shores of this well maintained waterfront park. The Kealakekua Bay State Historic Park is the setting of the first prolonged cultural exchange that the Hawaiian people had with Captain Cook, who arrived in 1779. This park, as well as the Kohala Historical Sites, and the Lapakahi State Historic Park are great spots to add historic depth to your wedding photos. Oahu Oahu Island many Hawaii wedding ceremonies take place, with various locations to choose from. Magic Island, Waialae Beach Park, and Diamond Head Park are all places where it's free to have the wedding so there is no additional cost. Grassy knolls right by the ocean make this a perfect spot to make that most important promise. The area around Honolulu, Oahu is filled with no less than 10 different parks, offering convenient and varied locations for your outdoor Hawaii Wedding. You can drive around beforehand and find that perfect spot before you decide. 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