Concierge Connection

28/04/2020

24/01/2020

Might Haleakala

Haleakala has been inactive since 1790, when 2 minor flows occurred on the southwest rift zone near La Perouse Bay. The crater is 3,000 ft. deep, 7.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide.

19/01/2020

The heart at Nakalele

16/01/2020

Beautiful Nene Hawaii’s State Bird

Center for Biological Diversity: State Bird Moved from Endangered to Threatened Status

15/01/2020

Hawaiian Music Series Concert at Baldwin Home Museum in Lahaina

14/01/2020

Here are some things to know before visiting Hawaiʻi’s heiau, pohaku, petroglyphs and other ancient sacred sites.

11/12/2019

Peahi Maui aka Jaws 2019

2019 JAWS BIG WAVE CHAMPIONS GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR THURSDAY: Championships will run on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Peahi, Maui.

The first event of the new World Surf League competitive big wave surfing era is expecting waves in the 35-to-50-foot range.

The world's finest male and female performers will compete in a paddle-only contest and defy Nature's raw power in one of the most powerful waves on the planet.

The storm generating this swell is starting to pull together north of Japan and should intensify quickly in the next 24-36 hours.

"There's a solid NW swell building in. It should be strongest for the morning hours on Thursday and will gradually fader over the afternoon," the official surf forecasters revealed.

"It's fairly consistent showing a 13-to-15-foot deepwater swell off Maui with a swell period of between 17 and 18 seconds with peak energy around 325 degrees."

"The swell's direction is also favorable with enough north so that shadowing shouldn't be a problem and enough west for providing great barrels on the West Bowl."

"We're still unsure about the exact wind conditions. East to ENE trade wind appears to be the likeliest scenario with a suggested speed in the 15-18 knot range."

Makua Rothman: negotiating a fine line at Jaws | Photo: Hallman/WSL

The Competitive Format

The competition format is relatively simple.

In the first round, the 24 male surfers will be divided into four 45-minute heats of six surfers. Judges will be scoring each ride on a scale of 1 to 10.

The best two waves are counted, with the highest wave score doubled. The three highest-scoring surfers advance through to the semifinals; the top three from the semifinals advance to the final.

On the women's side, there will be ten athletes competing in two five-surfer semifinals - the top three surfers in each heat advance to the final.

The organization also underlined that due to safety and environmental concerns, there is no location available for on-site spectating for the 2019 Jaws Big Wave Championships.

2019 Jaws Big Wave Championships | Competitor List

Men
Grant Baker (ZAF)
Alex Botelho (PRT)
Russell Bierke (AUS)
Lucas Chianca (BRA)
Trevor Carlson (HAW)
Nathan Florence (HAW)
Natxo Gonzalez (EUK)
Greg Long (USA)
Mark Healey (HAW)
Billy Kemper (HAW)
Kai Lenny (HAW)
Albee Layer (HAW)
Tyler Larronde (HAW)
Nic Lamb (USA)
Tom Lowe (GBR)
Torrey Meister (HAW)
Jamie Mitchell (AUS)
Jojo Roper (USA)
Koa Rothman (HAW)
Makuakai Rothman (HAW)
Nic von Rupp (PRT)
Ian Walsh (HAW)
Wildcard 1 TBD
Wildcard 2 TBD

Women
Paige Alms (HAW)
Justine Dupont (FRA)
Emily Erickson (HAW)
Raquel Heckert (BRA)
Keala Kennelly (HAW)
Andrea Moller (BRA)
Felicity Palmateer (AUS)
Bianca Valenti (USA)
Wildcard 1 TBD
Wildcard 2 TBD

c: surfertoday.com
Pc: Hallman/WSL

27/06/2019

The Kīhei 4th Friday town party will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Azeka Shopping Center Mauka.

01/06/2019

The only place to go! Mahalo for your talent Samson!

Alpha cookie from DaWood 'Ohana

24/05/2019

Mau Piailug helped spread the ancient art of wayfinding—navigating by swell, winds, and currents—to Hawaii and the modern world.

06/05/2019

Kahoolawe was once more known as Kanaloa, named after Hawaiian god of the sea. In ancient times, the 45-square-mile island was a place where navigators learned

03/05/2019

Might want to get to OGG a bit early if departing Maui today Friday 05.03.19 or Saturday 05.04.19.

Kahului---- Anyone traveling at the Kahului Airport today or tomorrow can expect major delays as an event from earlier today "broke" some of their equipment and processing passengers can take a little longer according to Maui Airport Representatives.

TSA's warning urges passengers travelling today or tomorrow to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before their flight either Inter Island or to the Mainland to avoid delays.

Even TSA's pre-checked line also will experience slightly longer delays.

We will keep everyone updated on the latest information.

20/04/2019

Merrie Monarch Festival coming soon!

12/04/2019

Snow in April in Hawaii! WOW!

11/04/2019

Goat Yoga on Maui. Anyone?

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10/04/2019

29/03/2019

USS Arizona closes through summer.

Repairs are expected to be completed in time for the next Dec. 7, 1941 remembrance service.

27/03/2019

Longhis Lahaina Pau

25/03/2019

Haleakala Maui

17/03/2019

Be careful out there! Never turn your back on the ocean! Play Fun, Play Hard, Play Safe! When in doubt don’t go out!

National Weather Service is urging residents and visitors to stay away from west and north facing shores across the state.

13/03/2019

Our favorite private charter sailing yacht...so much FUN! 808.446.9688 Sells out well in advance!

11/03/2019

Lazy afternoon at Ho`okipa Maui. Monk Seal and Green Sea Turtles.

25/02/2019

Hōkūleʻa

Hōkūleʻa is scheduled to return to her birthplace of Kualoa on Saturday, March 9 for the 10th annual Kualoa/Hakipuʻu Canoe Festival at Kualoa Regional Park.

20/02/2019

Please read to be aware, be safe, be ready! Enjoy your precious holiday on Maui!

17/02/2019

(Source: Pride of Maui)

12/02/2019

"Maui Snow" has a whole new meaning!

The weekend's "kona low" storm brought unusually cold temperatures to the island of Maui.

08/02/2019

Revitalizing Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Racing.

Painting by Herb Kane Outrigger Canoe Club fielded its first outrigger canoe racing crew in 1908 in a race in Honolulu Harbor. There were a few canoe races in t...

08/02/2019

Be safe out there and stay out of the ocean! Watch these massive waves from a safe location!

07/02/2019