My last day on Maui time for the last Maliko down-winder, north shore ground swell starting to come back, not super windy but probably 20 knots and the sun is shining. The Maliko down wind run goes from Maliko Gulch (gully) which is east of Hookipa just before Jaws and ends at the Kahalui Harbour, it takes you past Hookipa, Lanes, Camp One, Sprecklesville, Kanaha, Pier 1 and finally to the harbour. It's about 9.5 miles or 15k.
Dave Kalama has broken the hour on a good run and he can do it on an OC1 (outrigger canoe) about 5 minutes faster than on a SUP. Takes me about 25 minutes longer on my F14!
Kelly Moore a Maui local has just started a shuttle service, she has a 15 seat van and a big trailer and for $10 she will drive you from the Canoe Club in the Harbour up to Maliko with your gear.
Can't think of any reason whatsoever that she won't be successful, as long as she leaves her pets at home.....
I was doing it with Randy and Chan and Chris, Dave Kalama is at the Canoe Club as we are getting the truck loaded and wants a lift up to do the run with us!! He is a super friendly down to earth guy, I'd just spent the last 10 or 15 minutes teaching him the the moves I've learnt with my new shoulder fitness thing Indian Clubs
. The F14 handled it superbly, just tracked super solidly down the face and I even managed to turn right a little and hammer down WHAT A BLAST !! Fortunately it ends in a channel because now I was only about 100m from the harbour wall where there was some serious crashing wave action happening. Heart beating, turned and just paddled straight back out as fast as I could and (thank you god) made it back out before any more big ones came through.
Great post JC, it was a pleasure doing runs with you.
Dave came along again today, this time on his standup. He and Randy set up a bunch of go pro's on Randy's canoe - and his head - and did some video. Conditions were quite good. He and Randy started way behind Chan and I, due to the camera set-up time. They stopped about 40 times, setting up shots, etc.
It was a pleasure for me as well, driving up with Dave. He is a true inspiration to many, many people. I found myself pushing it a bit harder and going for bigger stuff simply due to Dave's presence. Turned out to be a very fast run by my standards.
Should be some great video on the way from Randy. I'm not sure how they will handle the posting of it. Since Dave is a pro, there may be some wait time before we get to see it. I forgot to ask Randy about that. Randy sounded pretty happpy about the potential of the footage. He was stunned at the power Dave can crank out during a run. For a comparison to another elite paddler - Jeremy FLIES at about an 8 mph average, Dave does 9.5. To say that is a lot faster is truly an understatement. It's almost 20%.
I'm so glad you got to do a bunch of maliko runs. It was a pleasure chaperoning you on your first one. Remember how careful I was to be certain you knew exactly where the harbor entrance was? Another paddler I know was left on her own for her first run, and had a nasty time getting upwind along that wall. Turns out her vision was a deciding factor. It won't ever be a question if I'm along with a first timer. I'm really glad you were dropping into some bombs. It makes maliko, well, maliko.
NW swell is due to build tonight. I hope it's not too severe, so we can go again tomorrow. If not, probably a south shore run.
Cheers,
Larry
jonathan, it's looks like you got your moneys worth on this trip
thanks for sharing.Rodriguez
Cool trip very jealous. 
Interested in those Indian Clubs Jonathon are the routines difficult to lean and how heavy are they?
Hi Zimbo,
The first set of clubs I made were from Gal pipe and I could screw on more fittings to make them heavier or lighter, they were too heavy and actually slightly hurt one shoulder! The plastic ones I made in Maui were really very light, maybe 400 grams each or even a bit less, everyone picks them up and says these are super light but after about 3 minutes say how tired their deltoids felt...even Dave the Machine said that.
The exercises take a little bit of practice and concentration to learn, I had some help form my 15yo son - he has done martial arts since he was 6 and they basically spend the whole time learning quite complex routines. He learnt them in no time then taught them to his poor old Dad! A good trick is to do them in front of a mirror or outside so you can see your shadow on the ground. It's really not that hard and actually quite good to just do the simple ones to get a feel for letting the momentum of the clubs drive the exercise rather than trying to muscle them around. Once you get it you don't have to think about it, just kind of relax and your body just does it. There is heaps of stuff on youtube, including some guys doing things with really heavy clubs and mace type things, not that I recommend this just wild to see. Have a look at www.Indianclubs.com
I think they are really excellent for maintaining strength and improving your mobility, I've only been going with them for 4 weeks but my shoulders feel much better and that is after the last three weeks of really full on paddling, surf paddling most mornings and 14 down-winders trying to keep up with all the Maui guys.
Great story Jonathon,
That photo with slater trout and his six pack is funny with bill foot in the background sporting the keg............he looks like me actually
Thanks for this post Jonathon, its been a real pleasure reading about all of your holiday experiences, This story of meeting Dave and passing on the tips he gave you is a great way to top it all off. Sounds like you had a great time, Im very jealous but also thankful for you sharing the experience with us.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us Jonathan. I really enjoyed reading the posts and looking at the great pics.
Here is some video.
www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=5646.msg49606
Just got word that this footage is all from the begining of the run. The cameras were not working towards the end, when it got exciting. With any luck, Dave will get us some good stuff later in the season. Thanks Dave.
Now that's a runner.
Great pics and story Jonathon. I'm heading to one of the islands next year with the family - it's so cheap at the moment. I will have to hit on you for some tips of where to stay and what time of year.
