Ralph Boelen's Epic Ho'okipa Wipeout

Our friend, Ralph Boelen, kiteboarding at Ho'okipa.I know exactly how he's feeling when that set comes in!

Butterfly Effect Maui Kiteboarding Lessons Week

Butterfly Effect Aloha Waterwomen and Maui Kiteboarding Lessons present an all girls, all week, fun

Maui Kiteboarding Lesson Week

Aloha Waterwomen Vacation (KITESURF) $2,199

The Aloha Waterwomen Clinic taught by Shawna Cropas (of the Aloha Maui Windsurfing Clinics) and Tatiana Howard (of the Butterfly Effect) has teamed up with professional kitesurf instructor, Karen Lang, to create a unique women’s only instructional event the week prior to the Maui Butterfly Effect.

The combination of this team of gifted coaches will promote an exchange of knowledge and love for water sports and ocean living through instruction and participation.

This special holiday package includes 7 nights shared lodging with your own bed within a private home on the Northshore, use of all kitesurf gear during instructional time and 7-day kiteboard rental Vela Maui, fun full days with kitesurf coaching in both group and personalized sessions, plus happy hour events and evening entertainment with your hosts and guides on Maui. In addition, we'll provide access to transportation with a shared vans to explore the island during the week.

Aloha Waterwomen (CLINIC ONLY - KITESURF) $1,199

Clinic-only includes use of all kitesurf gear during instructional time and 7-day kiteboard rental Vela Maui, fun full days with kitesurf coaching in both group and personalized sessions, plus happy hour events and evening entertainment with your hosts and guides on Maui.

For more info or to sign up please see: Vela Ladies Kitesurf Page 
or call Karen 808 283 6519

The Girls

This is depressing for wind but looks like good surfing starting Sunday

Some Good Waves

Yesterday, there definitely were some good looking waves but..... when I got to the beach a big squall hit, the wind dropped to nothing , everyone that could get back in got in, a few weren't that lucky and were in for a long self rescue. So I decided to run some errands , when I got back to the beach , I could see about 20 kites out, oh boy , looks like fun. Soon as I was on the beach the wind died again and every one came in again a few didn't make it in time and had to self rescue! I quess I missed it!

Today, I had fun on a 10 and surfboard, the waves weren't very big but I had some fun, just waiting for the next swell. It better not come this weekend as I will be in Calif. visiting my family!