For Those Who Doubt Kahului Surfing Predates the Harbor

Famed Big Wave Surfer, Eddie Aikau, who was born on Maui learned to surf in Kahului Bay. Check out his biography, "Eddie Would Go" or online sources.

Meanwhile, Brad Parsons cracked me up with his reference to the Superferry as the "Hunk 'o Junk"

Rumor has it that DOT may be re-thinking their misguided Pier 5 idea - especially since it was so thoroughly dissed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the 2020 Master Plan. And also because NCL has removed 2 of their 3 cruise ships from operation. Not to mention the Superferry appears down for the count.

One wonders what Linda Lingle plans on doing with her $40 million Superferry barges that have proved to be unworkable...well...hunks of junk.

Speaking of Lingle. As part of Act 2 that allowed the Superferry to operate without an EIS, there was supposed to be an investigation into Lingle's actions in defying HRS 343. Oddly enough, the report due date has come and gone with ... no report! Why? Because Lingle refuses to cooperate with the investigation. Hmmm.... You can run, Lingle but can you hide?

And on a happy note: The North Shore Renegades paddled out to the Kahului 2 mile buoy this morning in idyllic conditions - calm, glassy water with at least 20 whales with newborns around us. Again and again we had to stop as mom and baby passed in front of us. We thanked Kanaloa for keeping the Superferry in drydock and protecting the 'aumakua. (And marveled at the complete duplicitousness of Garibaldi and his statements that there were no whales on the North Shore)

It is amazing how gentle the kohola are. They know the canoe is fragile and they are careful not to hurt us. Hopefully we'll return the favor and be careful not to hurt them.