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Hawaii, HI - the Big Island Surfski
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Ian Foo Downwinding
Rentals
- Kailua-Kona (west side of Hawaii, usually less windy - leeward side) - where the Queen Liliʻuokalani OC6 Races are run and where the Ironman Championship Race begins and ends.
- Hypernalu http://www.hyprnalu.com/ 75-5663A Palanai Rd. Kailua Kona,HI 96740 T: 808-990-7776 or 808-960-4667 - Surfski Rental and Lessons available. Not particularly inexpensive. Best to text to arrange for the rental (Ian Foo) (SUP, Surf Rentals and Lessons also).
- Local Knowledge (no surfskis)
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Downwinding/Paddles
Downwind
- North End
- Northwest
- Anaehoomalu Bay to Mahaiula Beach 14 miles
- Puako Run (Wailea Bay) - Men's Journal Description
- Waikoloa video “ if you live in waikoloa you'll notice that the winds are very weird. where the wind is one place is totally different 2 miles down the road… for us, July to the end of the year is always the best for this run.” - JF808 on standupzone.com
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Waikoloa Downwinding (click to zoom) photo: standupzone.com JF808
Flatwater
- Best Places to Paddle (SUP oriented but applies to all paddlers, 1st section is about the Big Island)
Conditions
Robert Stehlik: “Hawaii’s location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and its predictable pattern of Easterly (&NE) trade winds make it ideal for downwinders…. The trade winds are most consistent in the summer months and can also be very good in spring and fall. Trade winds are least consistent in the Winter months (November through February), when they are often replaced by Kona wind and variable winds…”
- Hawaii Webcams
Trip Reports
Races
Clubs/Associations
- HIPA Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association
- Moku O Hawai'i Association of canoe clubs on Hawai'i
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Other Islands
Uncommon Strong/Challenging Downwind Conditions on Southside
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