Monthly Archives: January 2007
Insane Kona Conditions Continue
The strong south Kona winds we’ve seen here all week continued again today. Though work kept me tied to the computer all day today, unable to get out and sail or watch any action, I’ve gotten a few reports over … Continue reading
Extreme Kona Lanes
As promised, here’s more complete action of yesterday’s show starring Kevin Pritchard, Josh Stone and Baptiste Gossein at Hookipa Lanes. As you can see, it was tough to get the action a lot of the time due to the riders … Continue reading
Extreme Kona Lanes Teaser
Maui is being rocked today by strong Kona winds, with average wind speeds in Kihei and at the airport clocking in at 40mph and gusting to 50. Venturing outside is like wandering into a war zone with palm fronds, tree … Continue reading
Change in the weather
There’s a significant change in the weather in store for Maui. Starting today our normal north east trade winds have been replaced by southwest winds, aka Kona winds. Our trade wind-producing high pressure that usually sits to our north is … Continue reading
Surprise Trades
With the light wind pattern we’ve been in for the past week, it was a pleasant surprise to all Maui windsurfers today to find moderate trades blowing on the north shore. Wind was in the 5.0 range for most guys … Continue reading
