The windsurfing in Maui this month has been pretty insane. Last week there were 20-30 foot waves and strong Kona Winds, (backwards to Maui’s normal tack) and today I got to sail 20 foot waves going the regular direction. I had a solid day hooking up huge arcing turns on the face of these monster waves. It was a day that you really had to be on your game. One screwup, and you were in for a very long swim. It was very difficult to even get out through the waves, because they were coming in so close together. Once you did get out, it was a good idea to exit out of the wave early enough, in order to stay on the outside. I sailed early because I had to work in the afternoon. I can’t think of a better way to start your day, 20 feet and down the line.
The forecast is for another big swell on Saturday and lots of wind. I can’t wait to get some more good action.
Another Baja shot for your viewing pleasure. Credit goes to SoloSports Adventure Holidays.
Dude that picture is bad ass! Who took that?
Clark Merritt at SoloSports in San Carlos Baja took the shot.