Category Archives: Maui

Winter holidays – paddling into sunshine

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Tez Plavenieks

Winter getting you down? Can’t face leaving the comfort and warmth of your pit? Having a hard time motivating yourself to walk out of your house – let alone donning the rubber and heading into the brine? If the answer … Continue reading →

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Luxury windsurfing holidays

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Many windsurfers these days don’t just want an awesome place to sail with reliable wind and/or waves. A large proportion of windy types are plumping for the higher end luxury section of the windsurfing holiday market – and can you … Continue reading →

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Maui – the ‘other side’

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Most people travel to the Mecca of all things windsurfing with the idea of taking on the mighty spots of Ho’okipa, Spreks and Kanaha (among others). And yet, there’s a whole ‘other’ coast that’s equally ripe for windsurfing shenanigans – particularly in … Continue reading →

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Top 5 global SUP crossings

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Everyone loves a challenge and SUPers are no different. If there’s a stretch of water, no matter how great the distance, then you can bet your bottom dollar stand up paddlers will be on it, have paddled it or are … Continue reading →

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Top 5 scenic SUP destinations

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

One of my latest articles has been for Loco SUP and features the top 5 most scenic stand up paddle boarding spots. The post includes Grenada in the Caribbean, the Hawaiian island of Maui, rugged and beautiful Scotland, the stunning Maldives and … Continue reading →

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5 SUP surf spots to ride before you die

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

This post was actually written last year and has now been published on Xploco. Still a decent bucket list – even if I do say so myself. What do you think? South shore Maui – not big but still fun – pic … Continue reading →

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Summer windsurfing in Maui

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

For those windsurfer’s contemplating a trip to Maui for the first time then maybe heading to the Mecca in the off season (summer) is the way forward? Summer in Maui (June, July and August) serves up consistent side shore breeze, mellow … Continue reading →

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