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Pipeline Masters and the Beach, Hawaii

Winter’s gone. That’s significant in Hawaii, because winter brings the big waves and attracts the big surfers from all over the world. Further inside, the reef gets shallower and actually pokes itself above the waterline here and there; dealing properly with the finish of a ride is very important. This is even more the case [...]

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Wahikuli State Park, Lahaina, Maui

Snorkeling is good around the north end at the foot of Puu Olai, a 360-foot cinder cone. During storms, however, big waves lash the shore and a strong rip current sweeps the sharp drop-off, posing a danger for inexperienced open-ocean swimmers. Snorkeling is good on both sides of the bay. Parking is difficult unless you’re [...]

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Makena Beach, Little Makena Beach, Maui, HI

Makena Beach is accessible via a short road at mile marker 4 on Makena Alanui Road and another access just past mile marker 4 in South Maui. If you get the opportunity, this is a recommended beach. Big Beach is connected on the right by a small path over the hill and lava to Little [...]

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