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Makai Range to Kailua 2026

What a glorious day at Makai Pier—one of those “this is going to be amazing” mornings that slowly turns into “this is going to be a story we tell forever… because we survived it.”
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The Super Mokulua Island Surf Clinic

I leaned into the wave, I hulied, this time my foot was caught in the foot strap and I could not pull it out, then came the third wave and I thought there goes the ankle as the Strike started to roll.
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February 2026 Paddles

February started off fine with nice weather for the year’s first Meet & Greet at Magic Island and ended with great conditions for Weed Out the Wimps. Strong winds and heavy downpours canceled the middle of the month paddles, however.
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Planes, Kayaks and Automobiles

The clear water made the paddle even more special. We could see tiny reef fish weaving through the coral below us, and several turtles surfaced nearby for quick breaths before slipping back under. One unforgettable moment came when we spotted what we thought was either rubbish or floating, lifeless turtle — only to discover it was…
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Camping at Mālaekahana

At approximately 4 a.m., the roosters of Mālaekahana decided it was time to announce the sunrise to the entire island. Loudly. Repeatedly. From everywhere all at once.

