Tag 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 →

Posted in Caribbean, Grenada, Kayaking, Maui, paddle sports, Travel, Water sports | Tagged Caribbean, Greece, Grenada, Hawaii, Holidays, Kayaking, Maui, paddling, SUP, Winter, Zante | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Maui, Travel, Water sports, Windsurfing | Tagged Maui, Planet Windsurf, Travel, Windsurfing | Leave a comment

10 high wind windsurfing spots

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

It’s been a long hard slog through winter here in the UK – particularly the latter half. With air temperatures barely hitting double figures and a distinct lack of breeze, anyone with a penchant for windy activities would have felt severely let down by … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploco, Hayling Island, Travel, Water sports, Windsurfing | Tagged 10 high wind destinations, Exploco, Flatwater, Greece, Hayling Island, Ireland, Maui, Morocco, Portugal, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Spring, The Witterings, UK windsurfing, Vietnam, Waves, Wind, Windsurfing, Windy | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Grenada, Maui, SUP, Travel, Water sports | Tagged Grenada, Loco SUP, Maldives, Maui, Patagonia, Scotland, SUP, Top 5 scenic SUP spots, Travel | Leave a comment

10 high wind windsurfing destinations

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Tez Plavenieks

Looking for full power windsurfing destinations? Waves or flat water, the choice is yours – here’s 10 of the best… Fi, full power Vassiliki – pic Tez Plavenieks

Posted in Travel, Water sports, Windsurfing, XPLOCO | Tagged Exploco, Gran Canaria, Ireland, Maui, Morocco, Moulay, Pozo, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Tarifa, Travel, Vassiliki, Vietnam, Windsurfing, Windsurfing trip | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Maui, SUP, Surfing, Travel, Water sports, Windsurfing | Tagged Adventure Sports Holidays, Camp One, Exploco, Ho'okipa, Kanaha, Maui, Spreks, Summer, Travel, Windsurfing | 3 Comments