Comments on: Surfing, “It’s easier than it looks”

By: candy b.

candy b. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:56:00 +0000

I have also been to “Mama’s Fish House” while visiting Maui. It was such a long time ago, I can’t remember exactly what I ordered but, it may have been sushi. I do remember it being very good. The service was outstanding and the ambience was perfect for a night out on the island.

By: sundancevacations

sundancevacations — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:44:58 +0000

For all those travelers who agree with Candy’s post and just want to watch the action, head to the North shore of Maui. We love lunch at Mama’s Fish house because there are usually incredibly insane windsurfers nearby. There is also a beach on the left as your approach Paia town from Kahalui that is popular among locals so you can see the real experts hit the waves.

By: candy b.

candy b. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:08:08 +0000

I have to disagree with the surfing comment. When I was in Maui(also in Kihei)- watching others surf “appeared” easy to me. So, we ran right out to rent snorkel gear and surfing gear for 3 whole days. We planned on being pro’s in no time. We snorkeled for about an hour and then decided to test out the surf. After several attempts of getting no where… we gave up. We threw our gear in the back of our rented jeep and decided to do things that were much easier the rest of the vacation. It took less of an effort to parasail, ride in a helicopter, eat at a luau, hang out on a party boat and lay on the beach. Now, those things I excel at!! I give Madison a lot of credit, I don’t think I ever completely stood up during my attempts. Actually, I’m not a very athletic person or an ocean person. I chuckle every time I think about our Hawaii surfing experience. It was still fun to try. We probably should have taken lesson’s. Then, we may have not given up so easily. Don’t let my story deter anyone, it’s still something you need to try, especially when visiting Hawaii. I’d just rather sit back and watch everyone else do it.

By: dyan

dyan — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:50:30 +0000

I have always dreamed of traveling to Hawaii, but the flight, even with layovers, would be a bit much for me as I am not a very patient flyer. I have, however spent allot of my summer days on the Jersey shore windsurfing as a younger person. I know the waves and scenic views don’t compare but surfing and windsurfing are so much fun! I hope someday to be able to teach my girls as well. Although, I will probably not be such a great instructor by the time they will be able to surf- I’ll probably be the “photographer”.