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Death is always near for the surfers at Mavericks, which is why the daredevils who ride the monstrous breaks would like rescuers with potentially life-saving Jet Skis to be closer still.

The question is whether environmental laws should be changed to protect the safety of a group of thrill-seekers   …  More

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KIHEI – Calling all water enthusiasts to the daylong Maui Paddlers Open regatta to be held Saturday at the sponsoring Kihei Canoe Club’s site at Ka Lae Pohaku, across South Kihei Road from ABC Store.

Outrigger canoe races will get under way at  …  Details

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The tragic loss of a respected big wave surfer has again brought into focus the incredible force that the Pacific Ocean unleashes at Mavericks, and has deepened the discussion about how humans relate to such a place. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which administers Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries, is frequently mentioned in these discussions because of its mission to protect marine resources, and because this mission inter-relates with other activities, including the use of motorized personal watercraft “MPWC,” also commonly referred to as “Jet Skis”.

Because of their extraordinary speed and maneuverability  …  More

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Voyage covered 300 miles in tribute to cancer victim friend

A kayaker braved the elements to paddle more than 300 miles up the west coast of Scotland in memory of a Stornoway friend who died of cancer.

Kayaking coach Bruce Jolliffe, 36, battled snow, sleet, heavy winds and tidal waves as he made his way from his home town of Largs, Ayrshire, to Stornoway in his 17ft sea kayak.

The father-of-one   …  More

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