April 6, 2022
A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft fitted with a harness suspended below a fabric wing used primarily to satisfy man’s latent desire to fly. Use of the equipment isn’t complicated. At most paragliding outlets, equipment comes with an instructor…
April 6, 2022
Thrill seekers may want to check out RAPPEL MAUI‘s CLASSIC RAPPELLING GROUP TOUR. After a 60-FOOT RAPPEL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CLIFF, scale straight down a 50-foot waterfall, then a 30-foot tall fall, before you swim to the finish…
April 6, 2022
The gentle waters that lap upon Maui’s shores are alive with wildlife like humpback whales, Hawaiian monk seals and sea turtles. They are considered endangered species and are protected by federal laws. Dolphins and other whales — though not endangered…
April 6, 2022
You’ve no doubt seen STAND-UP PADDLE SURFING , or SUP — it looks like a hybrid of outrigger paddling and surfi ng, and everybody’s doing it. Requiring a lightweight paddle, an extra-wide, aerodynamic surfboard and just a bit of balance,…
April 6, 2022
Whether you’re harnessed to a parasail high above the ocean or steering a JET SKI across the water’s surface, you’ll probably be wearing a grin. These water sports are fun for everyone. If you’ve never piloted a Jet Ski, instructors…
April 6, 2022
RAFTING is an adventure at sea, one where you’re sure to get wet during an adrenaline-fueled jaunt in an aerodynamic craft that the U.S. Coast Guard uses as its rescue vehicle of choice. These 30-foot rigid-hulled ocean rafts offer a…
April 6, 2022
There’s something spellbinding about squinting into a Pacific morning sunrise and spying a pod of wild dolphins spinning out of a sun-polished sea. Seemingly carefree, these marine mammals can appear out of the blue and put on a show just…
April 6, 2022
Hawai‘i’s corner of the vast Pacific Ocean is a hands-down winner when it comes to CATCHING TROPHY FISH like PACIFIC BLUE or STRIPED MARLIN. No matter what you snag on a trip out to sea with a charter fishing company,…
April 6, 2022
OCEAN KAYAKING is a great way to slip away from the crowds and get lost in the rhythm of the paddle and the irresistible tug of nature. If you need any more incentive, here it is: Paddling is a good…
April 6, 2022
From the technological advances of windsurfing, paragliding and wakeboarding comes a challenging water sport that some people call KITEBOARDING and others call KITESURFING . No matter what you call it, this is an extreme sport that takes wind, guts, the…
April 6, 2022
SNUBA is a SHALLOW-WATER DIVE SYSTEM that bridges the gap between snorkeling and scuba diving. It’s not as rigorous and time-consuming as learning to scuba dive but is more adventurous than snorkeling. Air is supplied by a scuba tank that…
April 6, 2022
Maui’s vast underwater world and its teeming marine environment is a natural draw for scuba divers. You can set out on your own or book a trip with one of the island’s many SCUBA DIVING operators. The premier dive site…