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Whale sanctuary reminds boaters: ‘Go slow for whales below’

Each year between November and May, thousands of Koholā (humpback whales) return to Hawai‘i to breed, give birth and nurse their young. During this special time of year, boaters are reminded to reduce their speed and keep a safe and legal distance around whales.

Father and Daughter Safe after Kayak Capsized in Windy Conditions Off Keālia

A father and his teen daughter were rescued in waters off of the Keālia Boardwalk on Wednesday when the girl’s kayak capsized and strong winds pushed her offshore.

Kayaker Rescued After Vessel Takes on Water

A kayaker is safe after the vessel he was in began taking on water on Monday morning outside the Kīhei Boat Ramp.

Kayak Found Adrift Near Kama’ole I, Maui

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an adrift kayak found in the shore break off Kama’ole Beach Park I in Kīhei, Maui.

Missing Kayaker Found Exhausted, But Safe

A missing kayaker was found exhausted, but safe near LaPerouse Bay in South Maui on Monday evening.

Nine Kayakers Caught in Storm off Olowalu on Sunday

Six kayakers from Argentina, and a 52-year-old Honokōwai man were part of a kayak tour that got caught by brisk winds and couldn’t make it back to Olowalu.

Missing Kayaker Rescued by Coast Guard off Maui

A 62-year-old woman is safely ashore after the Coast Guard rescued her off Maui early Monday morning.

Owner Sought, Kayak Found on Rocks at Maliko Gulch, Maui

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an unmanned green kayak found on the rocks in the vicinity of Maliko Gulch, Maui.

Public Help Sought in Finding Owner of Adrift Kayak off Maalaea Harbor

Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an unmanned and adrift blue kayak off Maalaea Harbor, Maui

Public Help Sought in Finding Owner of Adrift Kayak off Wailea, Maui

The Coast Guard is seeking help identifying the owner of a blue and green Renegade kayak found adrift and unmanned about two miles off of Wailea, Maui.

Help Sought in Finding Owner of Unmanned Kayak Found off McGregor Point, Maui

The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of an orange, unmanned kayak found off McGregor Point, Maui, Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Private Boat Rescues Kayaker off Ukumehame

West Maui firefighters and ocean safety lifeguards responded to a kayaker who called 911 for help, saying he couldn’t make it back to shore and was about a half-mile off of the Ukumehame area in West Maui at around 1:13 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

Butterfly Effect Maui Paddle Event Slated for April 16

Women will have the option to use any sort of “woman-powered” paddle vessel, such as a kayak, canoe or standup paddleboard.

Crews Assist Couple with Overturned Kayak, Kite Surfers in Distress

Lahaina firefighters arrived at the Kahana Outrigger, on Lower Honoapiilani Road at 12:09 p.m. Witnesses pointed out an overturned kayak about 250 yards offshore.

OluKai Three-Mile Practice Fun Paddle on April 26

OluKai Archie Kalepa and Suzie Cooney will host a free, Three-Mile Fun Paddle on Sunday, April 26, in preparation for the 7th Annual OluKai Hoʻolauleʻa in May.

Ask The Mayor: Is It Legal? Transporting Kayak Without Flag?

Are there any restrictions on transporting kayaks on one’s car or truck? I’ve seen some cars that have a kayak that extends at least 5 feet in both the front and rear of the vehicle.

UPDATE: Owner of Unmanned Kayak Accounted For

Coast Guard officials say the owner saw the local news reporting the discovery of the kayak, and said that the wind possibly carried it away from his sailing vessel moored at Māla Wharf in West Maui.

Unmanned Kayak Found Found Adrift off Honolua Bay

Crews are actively searching the area with an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point in an effort to rule out the possibility of anyone in distress.

Coast Guard Locates Owner of Missing Kayak

The owner of an unmanned kayak found adrift off the coast of Kihei, near Menehune Shores condominium complex over the weekend has been located.

Info Sought on Kayak Found off Maui

Crews from the US Coast Guard on Maui are trying to locate the owner of a blue kayak found floating in south Maui waters on Saturday afternoon.
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