tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post1102415376958940730..comments2024-02-19T00:55:11.075-10:00Comments on maui surf report: new websites + race announcementscammarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319369737358774800noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-69629080165567148112008-05-24T10:46:00.000-10:002008-05-24T10:46:00.000-10:00It is good to see more of a emphasis on each team ...It is good to see more of a emphasis on each team having its own rescue team. Having done the first challenge and heard stories about the last few years it is VERY fortunate someone has not been lost. Last year competitors left from Ironwoods beach(way too far upwind) because of ultra light winds. Common sense did not prevail and there were several near disasters according to first hand accounts I received from escort boats and kiters/windsurfers that were there. <BR/> Most of the scary scenarios involve people doing their first crossing/challenge to Molokai. These are the ones that should be really looked after. Folks that have done the Challenge before know what they are getting into. Or at least where the are going. A very long ways downwind (especially for windsurfers), even from a ideal launch at Embassy Suites. Others don't. <BR/> If you have any pull or say with this group they should designate first timers w/ people that know where they are going. It will be hard to do but should be attempted. Also, people should be given the option to sail back to Maui. All you need is a ride to Pu'ko'o and some wind!<BR/> All said, I love sailing to Molokai and am tempted to do the challenge again because it is so fun once you are there and it benefits many.<BR/> Aloha, DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com