Email or call Kelly  at 808 990-6699  to check the status on upcoming events or if you want to request or lead an event. Make sure to let us know of your interest prior to the event since there will be limits on how many people we'll be wanting to accomodate while still trying to keep something resembling paradise as part of our goal.

Upcoming Kayak Demos, group paddles and Adventure Trips

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The info on this page is constantly under construction, dates may be changed and events may be added or deleted.

Upcoming!

Kayak Fishing Clinic April 13th-14th

Hilo Demo Day April 27th

A-Bay Kayak Club Paddle/Sail/Demo April 28th

Pelagic Pursuit Tournament May 4th-5th

Waimanu Overnight Kayak Camping Trip May 25th-27th

Hilo Demo Day June 2nd

Flying the Big Island 2013. I found my way into owning a Cessna 172  (four seat aircraft). I'd been renting aircraft since 1990 and regular taking friends and visitors on sightseeing flights around the Big Island for many years now. I want to make sure my new business tool continues to get regular use so, besides making business trips, back and forth to Kauai (and around the state) any kayak club members that want to go for a scenic flight are welcome to join me if they're willing to pitch in with expenses.

     We can depart out of Hilo, Kona or Waimea. First to reserve gets choice of where we depart and what our proposed flight path will take. We can do a one hour flight (estimated cost $30-$35 p/p) or completely circling the Big Island or a round trip to Maui (Hana, Kahului, Lanai or Molokai) ($60-$75 p/p) is a possibility.

Adventurous outings to do, dates not yet set:: Believe me, all I need is interest in a kayaking (or other) mission, and a future date so I can let people know, and I'm usually going to be up for it..  If anyone has any requests for the upcoming adventures let me know. Here are all the Big Island legs that a paddler could attempt.. Short paddles in any given area are also of interest to the majority of paddlers. Let me know who would like to join in and what dates would work for you or any other ideas. .

West Side Legs of the Big Island (133 total miles)

Northwest Coast

Honokohau to Kekahakai State Park  9 miles

Kekahakai to Kiholo 10.5 miles

Kiholo to A-Bay 6 miles

A-Bay to Puako 5.5 miles

Puako to Kawaihae 4.7 miles

Kawaihae to Mahukona 15 miles

Mahukona to Keokea 15 miles

Southwest Coast

Honokohau to Keahou 9.5 miles

Keahou to Kealakekua 8 miles

Kealakekua to Honokohau 4.5 miles

Honokohau to Hokena 4 miles

Hokena  to Milolii 14 miles

Milolii to Okoe Bay 3 miles each way (6 miles roundtrip)

Okoe Bay to Manuka Bay 5 miles (not easily accessible) usually done as a multi-day trip starting from Milolii or from South Point

Manuka to Pohue Bay 9 miles (not easily accessible) usually done as a multi-day trip starting from South Point

South Point to Pohue 10 miles (not an easy exit point) usually done as a multi-day trip starting from South Point

East Side Legs of the Big Island (159.5 total miles)

NorthEast Coast

Kapoho to Haena Beach 16 miles

Haena Beach to Richardson Beach Park 8 miles

Richardson to Hakalau 15 miles

Hakalau to Laupahoehoe 10 miles

Laupahoehoe to Waimanu 28.5

Waimanu to Keokea 9.5 miles

South East Coast

Kapoho to Pohiki 3.5 miles (7 miles if it's done from Pohiki to Kapoho roundtrip)

Pohiki to Punaluu (50 miles done over a 3 day kayak camping trip) (Pohiki to Kehena 11miles, Kehena to Foxes landing 2 miles, Foxes landing to Keahou 17 miles, Keahou to Halape 1 mile, Halape to Punaluu 19 miles)

Punaluu to Whittington Beach Park 4 miles

Whittington to Kealualu Bay 9 miles

Kealualu to South Point 6 miles

Below are some of the activities/ Events we have done in the past....

more recent events below

or click on 2004 trips or 2005 trips to read some of our earlier adventures

Kayak Surfing at Kawaihae Breakwater 2012/2013(Dec-Mar) The surf is up during the winter months maybe 25% of the time and it tends to be very hit or miss depending on when the waves will actually pick a weekend to entertain us. This winter I'll be posting up on our Facebook Kayak Club site every time the waves look like they'll be up over a weekend. Sorry if it seems like a last minute plan but the waves don't always give you weeks of notice...Email me back if you want to get in on the kayak surfing experience....

     Everyone who has come out to join us for Kayak surfing has had a great time. Kawaihae Breakwater is one of the easiest places to learn to surf for either kayaking or traditional board surfing. The area has a calm bay inside of the surfing area so you can be confident that you'll be riding in toward calm water with zero chance of you or your kayak being pounded on the shoreline. Just about any kayak can be surfed, but the small ones tend to be more maneuverable on the waves, bring your own and you can also demo one of the small surfing kayaks I have in stock.

May 20 th 2012 Kona Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs so call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

May 12th - 13th 2012 Waipio to Waimanu  Kayak/CampingThis trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. It's only 3 miles each way (about an hour each way) and easy if the waves are small. Returning from Waimanu can be tougher (possible headwinds) if the trades kick in strong. We generally head back during the morning hours to miss the winds if at all possible...  Another option is to contine on from Wainanu (9 miles downwind) past all the valleys to exit at Keokea Beach Park. Let me know who's interested and we'll figure out if we want to do the Waipio roundtrip or one way to Keokea  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

June 9th - 10th 2012 Volcano Coast Kayak Sailing/Camping trip (51 mile trip). This is one of the most serious stretches of coast of the Big Island. Experienced kayakers/sailers on Adventure Island or Tandem Island only. Downwind sailing but wind speeds are often 30+ range on that coast. If it's less than that it's a lucky day. Launching at Pohiki and finishing at Punuluu. Let me know who's interested Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

June 17th 2012 Hilo Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you. Let me know who's interested.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

July 15th 2012 Kona Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you. Let me know who's interested.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

July 21st - 22nd 2012 Waipio to Waimanu  Kayak/CampingThis trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. It's only 3 miles each way (about an hour each way) and easy if the waves are small. Returning from Waimanu can be tougher (possible headwinds) if the trades kick in strong. We generally head back during the morning hours to miss the winds if at all possible...  Another option is to contine on from Wainanu (9 miles downwind) past all the valleys to exit at Keokea Beach Park. Let me know who's interested and we'll figure out if we want to do the Waipio roundtrip or one way to Keokea  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

August 12th 2012 Kiholo Bay Kiholo is a really cool place to paddle (or for an overnight camp) If anyone wants to do a 5 mile paddle exiting at A-Bay I could arrange a pick up...Let me know who's interested.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Sept 1st-3rd (Labor Day Weekend Sat, Sunday, Monday) 2012 Waipio to Waimanu  Kayak/Camping This trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. It's only 3 miles each way (about an hour each way) and easy if the waves are small. Returning from Waimanu can be tougher (possible headwinds) if the trades kick in strong. We generally head back during the morning hours to miss the winds if at all possible...  Another option is to contine on from Wainanu (9 miles downwind) past all the valleys to exit at Keokea Beach Park. Let me know who's interested and we'll figure out if we want to do the Waipio roundtrip or one way to Keokea  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

September 9th 2012 Hilo Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you. Let me know who's interested.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

October 6th-7th 2012 South Point to Milolii (27 miles) Overnight Kayak Camping- Sat/Sunday overnight trip coming up from South Point up to Milolii... ...  Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

November 11th 2012 Hilo Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you. Let me know who's interested.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

December 2nd 2012 Hilo Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you. Let me know who's interested.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

2012 Kona DemosWe've reduced our workload by deleting the Keahou Demos but we still want to let prospective owners try out the newest models. Give us a call with your interest and we'll see if we can get you out for an hour on your own personal demo  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

April 8th 2012 Kekaha - Makalawena Easy paddle, only a mile each way to the finest white sand beach on the island. Demo boats can be available (for Kamaaina) if you make your request early.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

April 22nd 2012 Hilo Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs so   call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

March 4th 2012 Hilo Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

March 11th 2012 Kona Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs so call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

February 25th - 26th 2012 Kayak Fishing Clinic $29 - Sat at the store - Ground School -  Sunday on the water fishing. We'll probably have a few demos if early sign ups need use of a yak... If you decide to enter the March Tournament you can apply the $29 that you paid for the clinic to get a $29 discount off the tournament entry. Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

March 11 th 2012 Kona Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

March 24th - 25th 2012 Kayak Fishing Tournament (Early Entry by March 17th, $35 single division, $55 both divisions) - 2 Day Event. Inshore and Ofshore (species) divisions. See the complete details on the tounament page  http://www.plentypupule.com/fishingtournament.htm  One additional benefit this year is that there will be a drawing for up to 3 tournament entrants that will be flying with Kelly on his Cessna over to Kauai for the Kauai June 23th-24th Kauai Tournament. Since Kelly is only VFR rated the trip will only be on if weather permits. The flight and use of angler kayaks on Kauai will be free of charge. Kelly will be sponsoring his 3 anglers for the Kauai Tournament Entry fees so the only expenses will be food and bait. Sign up for the tournament anytime between now and Friday March 23rd....  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

February 5th 2012 Milolii Paddle - Easy paddle a couple of miles south of Milolii to Honomolino and Okoe Bay. Both beautiful beaches. Also Okoe Bay has some histoical sites that are pretty impressive including a Holua Slide which the Hawaiians used as type of toboggan run down a smooth lava slope. Apparently they covered the lava with grass but if one went off the course it wouldn't be pretty...  Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

February 3rd - 5th 2012 Overnight Kayak Camping- If anyone wants to make it an overnight camping trip, I'm up for a 3 day/2 Night trip coming from South Point up to Milolii... Or just South from Milolii, Sat night at Manuka, and back to Milolii on Sunday...  Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Update: Awesome paddling area! There were actually 3 groups hooking up together on this paddle. Two of us departed South Point on Friday. We met and camped with another 2 paddlers at Manuka on Sat. Then on Sunday we joined up with another 8 paddles doing the Milolii to Okoe paddle. Whales, dolphins, beautful beaches, fresh Tako and even a green flash!

January 29th 2012 Kona Demo W'ell be bringing out a selection of boats for people to try. Kamaaina only. We can only bring out a limited # of boats or SUPs   Call us to let us know what you'd like to try and we'll reserve your ride for you.  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Aug 14th 2011 Milolii Day paddle This is a beautiful paddling area for any that havn't  made it down this way. Great paddle for beginners, only 3/4 mile each way to Honomolino which is one of the islands most beautiful beaches. And just two miles farther (each way) to Okoe Bay which has an intact Holua (Hawaiian sledding run) which has remained in great shape due to the lava terrain and dry conditions...  Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Aug 14th-16th 2011 Milolii to Manuka Bay overnight kayak camping After the day paddle, some friends and I are continuing down to Manuka Bay (7 miles from Milolii) staying 2 nights and returning on Tuesday the 16th. Let me know if anyone has those weekdays off and wants to join us...

Aug 20-21st 2011 Waipio to Waimanu  Kayak/CampingThis trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. It's only 3 miles each way (about an hour each way) and easy if the waves are small. Returning from Waimanu can be tougher (possible headwinds) if the trades kick in strong. We generally head back during the morning hours to miss the winds if at all possible...  Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Sunday November 7th 2010 Hilo Bay Kayak Demo Day I can only carry so many kayaks so let me know who is interested in trying what models. And last time I ended up bringing the wrong #s so we now have a demo list you should get on. Only the models that are requested by people on the list will be brought and those on the list will have priority over those that just show up...  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Sunday Nov 28th 2010 Keahou  Bay Kayak Demo Day I can only carry so many kayaks so let me know who is interested in trying what models. And last time I ended up bringing the wrong #s so we now have a demo list you should get on. Only the models that are requested by people on the list will be brought and those on the list will have priority over those that just show up...  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

Oct 9th and 10th 2010 Waipio to Waimanu  Kayak/CampingThis trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. It's only 3 miles each way (about an hour each way) and easy if the waves are small. Returning from Waimanu can be tougher(possible headwinds) if the trades kick in strong. We generally head back during the morning hours to miss the winds if at all possible...  Let me know who's interested  Email or call Kelly at 990-6699
Update: There were just two of us with small surf and great weather. We made the longer one way to Keokea on Sunday. I caught  a 14lb Uku on the way. One of us had a sail and the other a kite assist. Winds picked up to around 30mph so paddling wasn't all that necessary. But when we landed at Keokea I saw the rescue helicopter circling and figured someone might have reported us in trouble out in the rough conditions.
   Sure enought the pilot landed in the Keokea grassy park and said they had a report of a kite that was seen to go into the water and not reappear. I told him that I was pretty sure the report was about us because we saw no one else in that (Polulu/Islands) area. But they kept on with a search anyway just in case....

July 17-18th 2010 Waipio to Waimanu to Keokea   Kayak/Camping (12 miles over 2 days) This trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. I believe I can set up a pick up at Keokea so we can do the one way trip, finishing at Keokea. Anyone that would like to go to Waimanu for the overnight and return the 3 miles back to Waipio is also welcome to come as long as they have a ride set up to get out of Waipio. Let me know who's interested ..... And anyone interested in setting their kayak up with a sail making for an easy downwind run, I have the Pacific Action Sails on sale ($199) at the moment    Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

July 22nd-23rd. I have a hiker friend visiting and we're planning a weekday (overnight) hike over Mauna Loa Summit. The plan right now is to acclimate at the 11,000' weather station then head to Mauna Loa summit cabin and continue over and down the old Hawaiian Ainapo trail down to the Ainapo Cabin to spend the night. Then a short hike down to the Ainapo Trailhead where we'd have a vehicle dropped off and waiting.. Anyone wanting to join us better have some hiking (or altitude) experience and durable boots since the lava heading down the Ainapo trail has some rugged parts. But if you've ever spent the night at the summit cabin, getting headaches or nausea due to the altitude is common. So we won't be staying there that long. Heading down the backside of the mountain will make for a longer hike but be much more comfortable at the lower (7500') altitude...   Email or call Kelly at 990-6699

September 12th Pohiki to Kapoho A really nice part of the coastline. 6 miles roundtrip. Surf permitting we can get into the bay at Kapoho and relax in the Warm Ponds. If anyone wants to launch at Kapoho and just do the 3 mile trip to Pohiki that is possible as well.

Kayak Fishing Clinic August 8th-9th: Steve and Andy Cho will be putting on a fishing clinic for those interested in Fishing out of their Yak. These guys have been amazing the Kayak Fishing world with their numerous big catches. Hawaii State record breaking fish (kayak records anyway), Ono and Ahi over 70 lbs, a 90 lb Kahala and their 132lb Black Marlin that they somehow managed to subdue .... These guys definately have some knowledge that the majority of Kayak Anglers haven't mastered yet. Anyway, we've got them willing to divulge their secrets Sat morning at our store and Sunday morning out on the water in Kona area. Price is $49 per person and $25 for a 2nd family member or Kayak Fishing Club member. Half the proceeds will go toward the Yak-Attack prizes the August Tournament.

August 15th and 16th Waipio to Waimanu Kayak/Camping (About six miles roundtrip) This trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. If we can find someone to drop us off and pick us up, we might be able to do the one way trip, finishing at Keokea. Let me know who's interested ..... We're watching the approaching Hurricane. We'll see next week when in arrives what the forecast will be for the weekend...   Email or call Kelly or Kate at 880-1400

Kayak Fishing Tournament August 22nd and 23rd : It's time for the Yak-Attack Kayak Fishing Tournament again. We put on 3 each year and this is the 2nd one for 2009. Thousands of dollars in Cash and Prizes will be awarded. Andy Cho has won our Pro Division in our last two Tournaments but that's why we have a separate Recreational Division. You can still win a new Angler Kayak and not have to worry about any of the Pro Dudes knocking you out of the top prizes.  Fish anywhere on the Big Island that you choose and show up on Sunday afternoon at the store for the weigh in and awards. Spectators are also welcome to come to the weigh in/awards, 3-5pm Sunday and see what the guys are weighing in. See all the tournament details at http://www.plentypupule.com/fishingtournament.htm

August 2nd Milolili Paddle: This is an awesome place to paddle that few people make it out to... A short paddle South gets you to Honomolino, one of the Big Islands nicest beaches. Another 2 miles and were at Okoe Bay which is also very nice with some really interesting historical sites.

Update: Seven of us got out on this paddle. Beautiful weather, clear water and great beaches. Most of us hiked around Okoe Bay and checked the Ancient Hawaiian Sled Run ( the kahua holua) It's a pretty strange deal, tough to figure out how fast they might have got the sleds going but interesting to say the least....

May 2009 Waipio to Waimanu Kayak/Camping (About six miles roundtrip) This trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. If we can find someone to drop us off and pick us up, we might be able to do the one way trip, finishing at Keokea. Let me know who's interested .....  Email or call Kelly or Kate at 880-1400

Update: There was 9 of us. 4 of us ran the Adventure Islands (on Friday) all the way from Laupahoehoe. We met the rest of the group in Waimanu on Saturday and we all made the one way trip to Keokea on Sunday.

February 15 2009 Sunday .  Paddling at Hookena. Who's coming? Email or call Kelly or Kate at 880-1400

     Update: There was just 4 of us on this outing. The coastline heading south from Hookena is really pretty interesting, poking in around the rocks and lava formations if the waves are down

March 1st 2009 Sunday Hilo Bay Email or call Kelly or Kate at 880-1400

     Update:  Six of us on this one, four of us had Adventure Island Sailing Kayaks and then wind was cooperating to keep us at a good, brisk sailing clip. Big Swell running though... Easy launching on Bayfront but as one paddled down toward the singing bridge the sets were breaking pretty big with surfers sitting pretty far out catching waves. We looked at paddling up the river but the sets seemed to be closing out the channel so we passed on that plan. The Sailing AI boats were able to run quickly out to the breakwater where Jet Skis were riding the peaks coming off the end of the Jetty. Good Fun!

October 25th-27th 2008 Pohiki to Punaluu 3 day/2 night trip. About 50 miles total. Surf and Wind dependant. Only open to highly experienced kayakers or trip leaders. Downwind run usually makes it easy (to cover the 50 miles) with sails mounted on the kayaks. Passing the active Lava Flow adds more excitement and a bit more risk to the kayaking experience. (Pohiki to Kehena 11miles, Kehena to Foxes landing 2 miles, Foxes landing to Keahou 17 miles, Keahou to Halape 1 mile, Halape to Punaluu 19 miles)

   Update: It was just Kimberly and I. We had a great trip! Kayaking by the Active Lava Entry, the flow was tossing out Lava Bombs that were floating on the surface. As big as 2' x  3' , weird to to huge rocks floating and steaming as well since they were still molten inside. After cooling and expelling their gasses then they would sink. I hooked up some big fish, one was towing my Adventure Island backwards but they broke my tackle..

Aug 31st-Sept 1st Waipio to Waimanu Kayak/Camping (About six miles roundtrip) This trip is always surf dependant since Departing Waipio (and Waimanu) is in and out through the surf. Everyone going is usually in agreement that three days/2 nights is much more relaxing and enjoyable than just an overnight. Let me know who's interested and whether the one night or two night trip sounds good to you.....

     Update: There was five of us (6 if you count my dog Mana) departing Waipio in small surf and calm wind conditions. The forecast was for the wind to stay light for the following day but we knew the waves would be coming up starting Monday. We had a great time at Waimanu. Gini was on a fishin mission which turned out to be unsuccessful while the rest of us hiked out to the waterfall and swam in the pool. Departing Waimanu on Sunday, the waves had come up much faster than expected and we had a difficult time getting a few of us out through the shorebreak. Gini was kind enough to take Mana out with her so I could hold Mana in place while waiting for a break in the surf. Landing at Waipio the surf was large and interesting as well. Mana and I were able to sneak in and catch a small wave surfing in to the sandy beach. Everyone else gave it their best shot but ended up ejected out of their kayaks and swimming the rest of the way in. Despite the excitement of the higher surf landings, everyone came ashore safe and sound.

Aug 20th and 21st 2008 Maui Crossing on our Mirage Adventure Island Kayaks! Keokea to Hana and returning back to MahuKona (39 miles each way) crossing one of the more intense channels of the Pacific. Even though it's a short crossing the high mountains sqeezing the winds between Maui and the Big Island make for far higher than normal trades and rough seas. Read about this spectacular adventure at (Hana Crossing) By the way, I didn't advertise this because I didn't want unqualified people thinking about going and I didn't want to feel responsible for more than one other person when the chances of getting out of eyesight (even for just two kayakers) is very real.

February 2nd 2008 ( Sunday) Puako to A-Bay: 10am Puako to A-Bay is about 5 and a half miles. There are a couple of stopping points including one really beautiful black sand beach. If the waves aren't too big, the snorkeling is excellent along that stretch of coast

February 3rd 2008 ( Sunday) Puako to Kawaihae: Puako to Kawaihae is usually a pretty calm part of the coastline. Sometimes there is surf but it can be easily avoided. We're planning on meeting at 11am. There are a couple of really nice beaches to stop at along the way so we can easily make it a half day paddle with swimming, snorkelling or beach lounging activities.. Bring a snack and something to drink. Some of us may have sails on our kayaks as well. Make sure to rsvp so we have your phone # and know how many we're planning on having. We'll have to drop off a couple of cars at our exit point so we can get back to our start, plus we need peoples #s in case we need to change our launch point in the case of adverse winds.

Kayak Surfing at Kawaihae Breakwater 2007/2008 (Dec-Mar) The surf is up during the winter months maybe 25% of the time and it tends to be very hit or miss depending on when the waves will actually pick a weekend to entertain us. This winter I'll be shooting out an email every time the waves look like they'll be up over a weekend. Sorry if it seems like a last minute plan but the waves don't always give you weeks of notice...Email me back if you want to get in on the kayak surfing experience....

     Everyone who has come out to join us for Kayak surfing has had a great time. Kawaihae Breakwater is one of the easiest places to learn to surf for either kayaking or traditional board surfing. The area has a calm bay inside of the surfing area so you can be confident that you'll be riding in toward calm water with no chance of you or your kayak being pounded on the shoreline. Just about any kayak can be surfed, bring your own and you can also demo one of the small surfing kayaks I have in stock.

New Years Day 1/1/08 (Tuesday) Kealakekua An easy paddle, one mile each way across the bay. I've done this one on New Years day before. It's the least crowded day of the year, and my favorite, to be in Kealakekua since most people are nursing hangovers.

     Update: We had just 6 of us getting out on the bay on a less crowded morning than usual. Many dolphins were circling the bay. Quite a few swimmers had the same idea we had and they were out exercising with the dolphins as well. We landed our kayaks and hiked a bit of coast out front of the monument. As we were making our way back to the launch we could see the mass of crowds arriving and heading toward the monument...

Dec 20th Thurs Pre-Xmas Potluck Bbq at Kapaa 4:30pm- During the winter we also have regular BBQs at Kapaa Park which is North of Kawaihae, just north of Mahukona. It's a mixed group that comes to the BBQs with a fairly high percentage of Kayak paddlers as well as locals and people new to the Big Island or visiting. The participants also have their act together bringing some really great dishes. Fiona usually supplies the meat for the Bbq so give us a call to let us know how many in your group. If you're coming bring a side dish, salad or desert and something to drink. If you want to bring something to burn on the Bbq that is fine too.

     Update: We had a good group show up around 30 or so. Great dishes, great company and we caught our first view of whales from Kapaa....

December 15th(Saturday 9am) Kekaha State Park to Makalawena An easier paddle, 3/4 mile each way to one of the nicest beaches on the Island.

     Update: We had 16 people show up for this easier paddle. We made our way around to Makalawena. Waters were super clear to go with the finest white sand beach on the island. We spent a couple of hours and made our way back...

November 24th-25th Kayak Fishing Tournament (Thanksgiving weekend) Kayak Fish at any location around the Big Island. Weigh in will be Sunday afternoon at the Kawaihae Canoe Club. Details are at:  http://www.plentypupule.com/fishingtournament.htm

     Update: We got 37 entries for the tournament. Seven Anglers came from Oahu to challenge our Big Island Kayak Fishermen. We had some close finishes with Mahi Mahi caught in the 30-35lb range and our youngest entrant took the top prize with a 41lb Ulua. Click on the link above and then on results and photos to see the winners, the fish they caught and the tournament details.

November 20th Potluck Bbq at Kapaa (Tuesday 5pm) We've got a group that gets together for Bbqing at Kapaa Beach Park (North of Kawaihae), regularly during whale season, and occasionally the rest of the year. The group is comprised of paddlers and some non paddlers. It is a good social event, awesome view, and the whales come in close during whale season. The participants also have their act together bringing some really great dishes. If you're coming bring a side dish, salad or desert.

     Directions: Drive north of Kawaihae (about 10 miles) go past the turnoff to Mahukona. Kapaa is the next left and follow it down to the park by the ocean.

     Update: We always get between 20-30 people during Whale season. Our last one was during very bad weather and driving up we heard the flash flood warnings on the radio. I told Fiona that the weather would be a test of her social networking skills and if we had ten people arriving for the Bbq I would consider it a success. We still got 15 Bbq attendees willing to brave the weather

November 17th (Saturday 9am) Kona Scuba Outing Fiona has been trying to convince me that it's easier to Shore Dive (Scuba) rather than Dive out of the Tandem Zest. I'm still not totally giving up on Diving from the Zest but for this day we'll Shore Dive in the Kona area. Anyone Diving with us must be Scuba Certified and have their own gear. Although if anyone wants to snorkel and trail us on the surface you're welcome to join us....

November 10th (Saturday)  Kayaking/Kayak Sailing Hilo Bay (noon at Reeds Bay) One of our easier and more protected paddles. We've got a number of paddlers that have sails on their kayaks so we'll have both options of regular paddling kayaks or the sailing kayaks which are usually zig zagging around the bay

Update: There were 11 of us. We broke into two groups, one heading outside the Jetty and the other up the Wailuku River. We had two Hobie Adventure Islands racing around the bay when the wind finally kicked in. It was high enough tide to paddle all the way up to the waterfall in Wailuku, but plenty dangerous to place the Ocean Kayaks into the eddys sucking underneath the waterfall. All in all a fun time....

November 11th (Sunday) Hiking to Ha'ena Beach and Potluck Bbq Hilo/Puna side hiking to Ha'ena Beach (also known as Shipmans) We'll be meeting Cheryl and starting the hike from the Paradise Park area. The hike is approximately 3 miles each way, takes about 1:15-1:30 each way so were looking at somewhere around 2 1/2 to 3 hours of hiking and some relaxation time at the beach before we get back to the Bbq at Cheryl's. We'll meet at 9:30am and plan on getting back to Bbq at Cheryl's around 2:30. Give Cheryl a call (936-3773) for directions, and if you'll be attending the Bbq bring a side dish, appetizer or desert plus something to drink

Update: Only 4 of us on the Hike. That Shipman trail and beach experience was the first time for all of us except Cheryl. Really a sweet place to Hang out at the beach. Great BBQ..... Thanks, Cheryl....

October 21st Sunday Mountain Biking Mana Rd  This is a spectacular mountain bike ride that nearly circles Mauna Kea while traversing through the awesome interior of the Big Island. Starting near saddle road and the junction to the observatories at 7,000', the ride follows rolling hills all the way around to the Waimea side of the mountain where it finally takes a significant downhill slope into Waimea.

     This is a tough 35 mile (jeep trail) ride. The first 24 miles is mostly rolling hills and then the last 11 is mostly downhill. I've done it a number of times. A strong Mountain Biker would probably take 5 hours or more, we're planning on taking our time and taking breaks, planning for a 7-9 hour ride (and a longer day when you count driving to the trailhead). There are some downhill portions since it starts at 7,000' and finishes at 2,500' but there are many rolling hill portions and some uphill stretches as well.... If you want to go you'll need your own mountain bike or you could rent at C and S Outfitters in Waimea...

Update: Four of us were up for the challenge then we decided to reschedule since half of our crew had conflicts for that weekend.

October 6th/7th 2007 Waipio to Waimanu Kayak/Camping (About six miles roundtrip)

Update: There were 11 of us interested in getting in this last Waimanu expedition of the year. The weather wasn't encouraging as our Sat departure came closer. Surf well above average and higher winds caused everyone to cancel except Bhama who was really interested in getting in her first Waimanu trip by Kayak. I was closely monitoring the weather and made a visual surf check on Friday..... Reasonably encouraging with the reports for surf increasing somewhat on Sat. The two of us decided to give it a shot... If we got to the launch and it was too big, we could always cancel at that point.

     At Waipio Sat morning, looking very launchable. Bigger sets coming through the surf break but good breaks to get out. Unloading and gearing up, sets increasing in size and the breaks between sets becoming less frequent. By the time we were ready to launch, it was not at all as promising with the surf obviously on the way up. We figured to give it a go and if we washed back in with gear strewn across the beach we'd call it a day. Waiting inside the impact  zone, patience paid off and Bhama finally got out between sets. I waited through some large sets and made it through as well.

    At Waimanu, both of us took a tumble in through the beach break but were still smiling as we dragged the boats up the beach. We shared the beach with a mother Monk seal and her Pup. Waimanu was spectacular with sunny skies. The waterfall was beautiful and the evening stars were as good as if gets.

     Back to Waipio Sunday morning: Surf well above average getting out of Waimanu was successful with a bit of skill. We realized the wind forecast for 12 knots was way off when we encountered a 20+ knot stiff headwind. We slogged our way back around the point into the more protected Waipio Bay. Surf was still big and we both did a good job of weaselling our way in between sets making it look almost like we knew what we were doing.

     On the beach after braving the Waipio surf: Not at all surprising when we heard a local offer us the sage advice....Were you guys really planning on landing those kayaks through this surf? You guys stay crazy.....

Sept 1st and 2nd 2007 Waipio to Waimanu Kayak/Camping (About six miles roundtrip) We can either do the 3 miles each way or continue on for the 9 mile 2nd leg of the trip past all the valleys coming out at Keokea. Let me know who's interested and which option sounds good to you.....

.Update: There were 6 of us and we decided we had the perfect number for doing the one way, downwind, trip to Keokea and we'd only need one vehicle to retrieve us all at Keokea. We had an awesome trip, likely the finest camp dinner of any camping trip I've been on. Planning for the downwind run, we had sails mounted on most of the kayaks and the tradewinds were reliable giving us a fairly easy nine mile run on Sunday to the Keokea exit point.

Waikoloa (A-Bay) to Puako or Kawaihae Sunday August 19th 2007 11am (5 miles to Puako, 10 miles to Kawaihae) Fiona and I will be kayak sailing up the coast. You're welcome to join us with or without sails and we can drop your vehicle at Puako since most would probably opt for the (5 mile) shorter distance. Give me a call if you're wanting to join us....

.Update: It was just Fiona and I. The winds were high and we were racing the Adventure Islands up and down the South Kohala coast. At times we were flying and other times buried in spray but it was very exciting.....

April 21st 2007 Saturday Pohiki-Kapoho and back : We attempted to get this one in during the winter and we had really bad weather plauging us so we opted out and did Hilo bay instead. I think April might give us a good shot at getting this one in. It's about a 3.5 mile paddle each way. At Kapoho we can take a break lounging in the warm champagne ponds. If anyone really gets tired and would rather not make the paddle back, it's not a problem for us to come gather up any champagne pond loungers after we finish.

     One option: If we do have windy conditions, we can just start at Kapoho, get in a little pond lounging and do the one way to Pohiki......

.Update: Arriving at Pohiki, the winds were already blowing so we headed up to Kapoho to get in the one way, downwind trip. It ended up being eight of us and we lazed in the volcanically heated Champagne pond and paddled around Kapoho Bay. Weather was fairly volatile with some showers, wind squalls and above average surf breaking over the Kapoho reef. Three of us decided to brave the surf and make the paddle to Pohiki. Shortly into our paddle a squall (rain and wind) came through with somewhat extreme onshore winds pushing us toward the breaking reefs and lava coast that I wouldn't  want to land on. For a time our focus was on maintaining our distance from the breaking reefs so our progress was not nearly on course to Pohiki but better than crashing in through the surf onto a gnarly lava coast. Anyway, finally the squall came to an end, the sun reappeared and we again pointed toward Pohiki with an exciting story to tell.....

March 18 2007 Sunday A-Bay to Puako/BBQ : Launching at Anaehoomalu Bay and paddling (one way) 5 miles to Puako Boat Ramp. Some may have sailing rigs on their kayaks and will want to continue on to Kawaihae Harbor. BBQ at Fiona and Kellys afterwards ....

Update: We had a great group but the winds seemed a bit dangerous at A-Bay. We repositioned ourselves over to Kawaihae which had onshore winds and did the 5 mile paddle to Puako. Three of the group were in the Adventure Island (kayak) sailing hybrids and they were racing up and down the coast. The rest of us were a bit slower but made the paddle to Puako. Fiona BBQ'd afterwards and some of the group were able to join us for a feast....

Sept 23rd-24th : Waipio to Waimanu Kayak/Camping (About 6 miles roundtrip) We'll depart and return to Waipio. Camping in Waimanu. If some want to continue to Keokea one way we might be able to workout a shuttle pickup.

     Update:  This was a female dominated kayak camping trip. I was outnumbered 3-1 by the opposite sex......

August 26th-27th : Waipio to Waimanu-KeoKea Kayak/Camping (About 12 miles downwind run) We''ll plan to carpool/shuttle kayaks and gear so we can do the one way trip downwind and exit at Keokea. Anyone wanting to return to Waipio for the shorter paddle may be able to do so if we've got at least one 4WD and driver wanting to choose that option.

July 29th-30th : Waipio to Waimanu-KeoKea Kayak/Camping (About 6 miles roundtrip) We'll depart and return to Waipio. Camping in Waimanu. If some want to continue to Keokea one way we might be able to workout a shuttle pickup.

July 15th : Kayak/BBQ in South Kohala Planning on doing a five mile paddle. A less traveled area like Kiholo to A-Bay one way might be fun. Then in the afternoon those that want to join Fiona and Kelly at their home in Kawaihae are welcome for a potluck BBQ. anyone wanting to stay the night or camp over are also welcome. We've got futons, a large porch and big yard.

     Update:  A great paddle and an even more successful BBQ with something like 25-30 people showing up for the awesome food and social fest...

May 19th-21 2006 Kayak/Camping on the Napali Coast (17 mile downwind run) We'll fly to Kauai and back in the Cessna 172 weather permitting. We'll take camping gear for two nights camping out but we'll use kayaks provided by Napali Kayak.
     Update: There were 4 of us willing to risk the single engine Cessna 172 on the flight to Kauai. We hooked up with Napali Kayaks for transportation and gear and had an awesome time.

May 14th 2006 Kayaking Black Canyon AZ This wasn't a planned Kayak Club outing but since I was in the neighborhood I was able to get the 15 mile paddle into my schedule. I'd recommend it to anyone spending time in the Las Vegas area. It's about 40 minutes outside of Vegas. Launching at Willow Beach AZ and paddling upriver through the Black Canyon, it gets more and more spectacular the closer you get to the base of Hoover Dam. There are a number of Hot Springs along that section of river.

      Three of us actually launched at midnight and got the paddle with a full moon and nicer (than daytime) temps. Around 2AM we were scouting the washes looking for AZ Hotsprings. We did find it up a box canyon with a number of pools, the upper one at 140 degrees which was a good reason to stop and work our way back through the decreasing pool temps. We made it back to our starting point at 5AM just as the sky was lightening up and the parties were winding down in Vegas....

April 15th 2006 Hilo to Kolekole Beach Park, (One way) nice coastline rarely visited, downwind, about 12 miles total. We'll drop off a vehicle or two at our exit point. This paddle requires low surf. If the waves are substantial it will be cancelled. Winds can also make itdifficult. Participants should be comfortable in rough water. A rudder would make it easier. Beautiful rugged coastline makes for a scenic paddle but few places to land a kayak...

     Update: High surf caused us to cancel this one. We need to get it back on the schedule especially now that Hakalau is again open which has a better launch/landing than KoleKole..

March 18th 2006: Kayak/Whale watching in South Kohala. The Whale season is quickly coming to an end. Some of the  Humpback whales are already starting thier journey back to Alaska. We're hoping a few will still be around and we can get one more paddle out in their presence. We're planning on a 4-6 mile paddle......

Feb 20th, 21st and 22nd 2006. South Point to Milolii This is about the most treacherous and isolated place on the Big Island that one can consider going kayak camping. We do have a hardcore group ready to go if the weather will cooperate for us. Anyone wanting to join in better have rough ocean experience. I wouldn't recommend it without a rudder to keep one from being blown toward the Marqueses

      Update: Three of us got in this kayak camping trip and it was one we will remember for a long time. We came across a Whale Shark, and had a remarkable experience. Click on this Whale Shark Link to read the incredible story....

Jan 14th 2006 (Saturday) Kayaking Milolii to Okoe and Honomolino, Less than two miles roundtrip (to Honomolino) makes this one of our easiest  trips and if you haven't been to Honomolino it's one of the really idyllic, less visited beaches on the island. Members of the group who want a bigger workout may continue on to Okoe Bay which adds an additional 2 miles each way. Some may relax atHonomolino while others may make the longer paddle. After time to relax or snorkel we'll make our way back to Milolii..    

     Update:  We had a good turnout (12 of us) for this easy, less traveled destination. We made straight for Okoe Bay, bypassing Milolii, so everyone would be guaranteed to cover the longer distance. Some of us stopped for a break at Honomolino on our paddle back to Milolii....

Jan 1st 2006 New Years Day (A-Bay to Puako) We're looking for those kayakers who won't be too beat up from the New Years Eve nightlife. It is the most awesome way to start out the New Year by getting in an early morning kayak before the (hung over) hordes come out of their dens. We'll start out at Anahoomalu (surf permitting) and make the "one way" kayak to Puako along some really beautiful coastline. It's about 5 miles total...

       Update:  The surf was big enough to make us change our plans to kayak surfing Kawaihae Breakwater... 

     Email or call Kelly at 880-1400 to check the status on upcoming events or if you want to list or lead an event. Make sure to let us know of your interest prior to the event since there will be limits on how many people we'll be wanting to accomodate while still trying to keep something resembling paradise as part of our goal.