With summer fast approaching, we’d like to remind everyone that when it comes to booking your Maui SUP Lesson or Maui Canoe Ride: it’s the earlier, the better! We offer Stand Up Paddle Lessons and Canoe Lessons multiple times per day, but since summer is Maui’s busy season, seats fill up quickly! To be sure [...]

In some local news, Ma’alaea Harbor was recently “saved” when the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources along with the United States Army Corp of Engineers announced they would be abandoning plans to extend the breakwater at Ma’alaea. In doing so, “Freight Trains” – considered to be the world’s fastest wave, was saved from [...]

Athletes all over the world have found that Stand Up Paddling is a great way to cross train, or just keep in shape during the off season. One thing is for certain: have a look at anyone who regularly stand up paddles, and the fitness benefits are quite obvious! Stand Up Paddling strengthens your entire [...]

Tanning salons (and more specifically tanning salon patrons) have made some headlines lately, and we thought this would be a good time to offer some advice: Get a REAL TAN… It looks better! We’ve all seen the usual offenders: Uneven and streaky self-tanners, orange spray-tan victims, and who could forget the sight (and smell) of [...]

Vacations should be about relaxing, resting, and experiencing new things. With so much to do and see on Maui, we must admit that we cringe when we see people “wasting” their vacation on other pursuits. Maybe you’ve seen it before: the idea of a vacation means “party time” for some people, and they end up [...]

If you’re unsure whether or not you can “handle” Stand Up Paddling or Canoe Paddling in Maui, just know it’s not all about muscle… proper technique rewards you with greater success! We’ve been doing this long enough to know that you can never judge a book by it’s cover. We’ve seen muscle-y guys with no [...]

In so many ways, the ocean acts as mother not just to us, but to all living things. And it is ONLY the ocean, with her vastness – that could ever do so. The ocean provides food for so many living creatures, including us. She reliably stores our fresh water – frozen in ice caps, [...]

We’re dog lovers over here at Maui Paddle Sports, and we have to admit it: As much as we love being on the water, we definitely don’t love leaving the dogs behind. That’s why we sometimes take them out paddling with us! If the right conditions are met, we think taking your pet out for [...]

Traveling with friends and family can be great – the experiences you share can bond you closer together, and will create common memories for you to look back upon with fondness. We think it’s important for friends and family to stick together during those “memorable” experiences, so everyone is included on the fun. That’s why [...]

Standup Paddle Boards come in many different shapes and sizes, and shapers are continually refining and innovating designs. Each particular style of SUP board is generally designed for a specific type of paddler and for a specific type of use. For example, long distance racing SUPs are longer and more needle-like in shape to give [...]

There’s an old saying: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” which is just another way of reminding travelers to always try the local flavor. We think it’s good advice! Traveling is meant to expand one’s horizons… and what better way to do that than to experience local culture? The canoe is perhaps one [...]

The only thing we like more than stand up paddling and canoe riding in Maui – is hearing how much YOU love stand up paddling and canoe riding in Maui! Our guests mean the world to us, and we love to keep in touch. If you haven’t already done so, please like us on Facebook [...]

Maui is one of the world’s most amazing places to get married. It’s been said Maui offers the perfect balance – there’s enough natural beauty to remind you that this is Hawaii, yet enough ‘modern conveniences’ to make you and your guests feel comfortable. If you’re looking for that extra touch of “Old Hawaii” to [...]

The weather in Maui is transitioning from winter to summer, which results in more than just temperature changes – it means a change in the ocean as well. For the next few months, we’ll be seeing fewer north swells, and more south swells. Not sure what that means? Well read on! Swells can be thought [...]

Students who take a Stand Up Paddle Lesson in Maui with us get a very special treat. Sure, they learn fundamental skills regarding paddling, but the real treat is doing so on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach Maui has to offer. Did you know that the area where we teach our Stand [...]