Local time: all day

Wind speed: 25kt gusts up to 35kt, wind direction: 20degrees north

It was like the Maliko Run came to West Maui today. The wind direction was perfect for a „Down Winder“ on West Maui. The north winds of the cold front passing through the state were gusting up to 35kt and pelting squalls of rain were riding along with the gusts. Over all a day to stay at home, but not for Tim and me, the conditions for a „Down Wind“ Run could not have been better for our side of the island.

Tim on the move.

We were planning to paddle from Napili to Lahaina a good 8mile run. We were making good pace down the coast, I was a good half mile ahead, when I decided to jump on my friends boat along the way at Ka’anapali North Beach. I reached out for the boat with my paddle to make sure I won’t miss, the paddle got caught between a shroud and a cleat, then a wave hit me and the paddle snapped in half by the force of me holding on to it. WHAT A BUMMER! I was, and still am so PISSED to loose my nice carbon paddle, which was not cheap either.

Time arrived at the boat about 10 minutes later and I had to tell him that our run is over due to my stupid move. We had no choice but to paddle to shore to call someone to pick us up an drive us down to Lahaina to my car.

Nevertheless we had a great time and a good workout. Now I need to look for a new paddle. Fantastic!

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