Pacific Paddler magazine - April 2012 - (Page 18)

Maui Canoe & Kayak Club Maliko Start The word from Maui has been makani — wind, wind and more wind. With La Nina conditions in full swing, The Valley Isle's downwind runs have been nothing short of epic! Reports have been coming in from not only the Maliko Run, but from the Kihei Run, the Pailolo and elsewhere about unbelievable downwind conditions. Such was the case on February 25th, when a record turnout of nearly 200 paddlers from Maui, the Neighbor Islands and elsewhere were treated to excellent Maliko downwind conditions in the Outrigger Pizza Maliko Memories Race. To keep running, truly testing everyone's course knowllucky, as the sea ate his OC-1 for lunch! everyone on their toes, a solid north swell was also edge. One paddler in fact, Lee Moyers, wasn't so For the paddlers who seek another downwind adventure, April 21st is our Epic/Aloha Remodeling North Shore Challenge race that runs a 24 mile long course from Keanae to Kahului Harbor or a 10 mile short course from Maliko Bay to Kahului Harbor; this will be a great race to warm up before Group photo at Maliko our signature event! Maui to Molokai (M2M) the last Saturday in April as we will get out into the Pailolo Channel for what is undoubtedly one of the best downwind- Mark your calendars for our signature race, ers on Earth. MCKC has held this race for over 10 paddlers from international waters to the Pacific years, and the momentum continues to build with Ocean participating in this stellar race! The club continues to coordinate with the helpful folks on the Friendly Isle. Needless to say, save the date for race details, www.mauicanoeandkayak.org. and we will see you April 28th! Visit the website In addition to our race season, MCKC held its first free community event, "Paddling Demo Day" The MCKC board members and expert Michael Giblin, owner of Outrigger Zone, gathered at with Water Safety Tips, on Saturday, March 17th. Hawaiian Canoe Club armed with their tools of the 18 Pacific Paddler - April 2012 http://www.mauicanoeandkayak.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pacific Paddler magazine - April 2012

Contents April 2012 - 16th Anniversary edition
Kanaka Ikaika - around Mokapu Peninsula
Olamau - a 3 day race
HHSAA Champs - photos by Peter Caldwell
A new canoe design - Steve Blyth
Maui Canoe & Kayak Club
A voyage to promote poi
March Madness in Vancouver
Stretching is bad for you?

Pacific Paddler magazine - April 2012