Steve's 40th Birthday Celebration
Travel Plans  |   For the Kiter  |   For the Non-Kiter

Woohoo - Steve is hiting the big Four-O.
What could be more fun for him than a kiteboarding trip and a fun crowd! :)

Maui is such a pretty and small island that there should be plenty to do for everyone. Whether you want a sporty surfing/kiting holiday or want to find a less windy part of the island to relax, shop, sightsee, etc. there should be something for everyone. Then we can all party together in the evenings. There is world class kiteboarding and if any of you haven't seen this in action, it's quite exciting.

Travel Plans

Accomodation

We are staying at Banana Bungalow Maui which is $25/bed or $70/double and has kitchen, hammocks, hot tub, free internet, kite storage, free daily tours of Maui, free beach shuttle to Kanaha Beach and airport, etc.

We currently have 4 dorm beds reserved from July 23-Aug 3 and only need 2 of them at this point.

For a more luxury hotel, try these:
Maui Beach Hotel
Maui Seaside Hotel

Dates/Guests

So far here's who is coming:
• Steve & Leslie July 23-Aug 3 (flying standby on Delta so we HOPE to make it on the 23rd)
• David, Summer, & Savannah July 24-July 29 (a few days at bungalow, a few days nicer place ;)
• Steve & Judy July 25-July 29
• Maybes: Pete Clarke, Cameron Durham

Kiting

The best wind in July is probably going to be on the North of the island around Kahului so we'll probably try to stay near there. Maui averages 26 days in July with wind between 19-24 mph so there should be a lot of good kiting hours to be had.

• Kite Beaches
• Wind History (type in 7/2007 to 7/2007 filter for Maui)
• Maui Kiteboarding Association for rules, maps (including no-fly zones), news, etc.
• Kanaha Beach Windcam

Non-Kiting

Quite honestly the beaches with the best conditions for kiting are not the best conditions for beaching. So you may want to check out other places like Hana, Lahaina, Haleakala. Here are the Free Tours given by the Banana Bungalow.