Well, this sucks. Vandals struck the Kalama Park Skatepark in Kihei, and now it's closed indefinitely. Here's the news release the County of Maui sent out on this: KIHEI, Maui, Hawai‘i – The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced that the Kalama Park Skatepark is closed due to vandalism. It is currently unsafe. The Department will be … [Read more...] about County of Maui closes Kalama Park Skatepark because of vandalism
Surf & Sports
Connor Baxter Wins Big At 10th Annual OluKai Ho`olaule`a
Connor Baxter won the Stand Up Paddle and First-Ever Foil Board Race at 10th Annual OluKai Ho‘olaule‘a on Apr 29. Baxter, 23, pushed his limits and won the SUP division for his seventh time, as well as the inaugural Foil Board race. This was the first Foil Board race in history and Baxter competed in the historic event after winning SUP. “This is pretty incredible, OluKai … [Read more...] about Connor Baxter Wins Big At 10th Annual OluKai Ho`olaule`a
Na Holo Wahine 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk at Keopuolani Regional Park
The annual Na Holo Wahine 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk will happen at Keopuolani Regional Park on Saturday, May 5. Presented by Valley Isle Road Runners (VIRR), this is Maui’s only all-female race. The event includes a variety of classifications, including a Mother-Daughter Race, a 5k Run and a 1-Mile Walk. Following the race there’ll be an awards ceremony, food, refreshments and … [Read more...] about Na Holo Wahine 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk at Keopuolani Regional Park
Bluesmith’s Paddle Imua
The 2018 Bluesmith’s Paddle Imua, which is in support of Imua Family Services, will happen on Saturday, May 5. The race is open to women and men of all ages and includes stand-up paddle (SUP), OC1, OC2, OC6, prone paddleboard and surf ski categories. It starts at Maliko and ends at the Hawaiian Canoe Club in Kahului. Check-in will open at 10am, and the race will begin promptly … [Read more...] about Bluesmith’s Paddle Imua
Maui’s Hercules Mata`afa to sign autographs at Westin Ka`anapali Ocean Resort Villas
NFL draft prospect Hercules Mata‘afa will appear at The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas for an autograph signing session on Wednesday, April 25 from 3-6pm. Mata‘afa, who was born and raised on Maui, grew up playing football and wrestling from a young age and he competed through high school in both sports. “As far back as I can remember football was always one of my … [Read more...] about Maui’s Hercules Mata`afa to sign autographs at Westin Ka`anapali Ocean Resort Villas