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MAUI CANOE CLUB FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) Revised 7/2010

What days do you go out to sea with provisional (guest) members?
We go every week day when conditions are favorable. Friday and Saturday are reserved for members,

Do you go out Saturdays or Sundays?
We go on those days by special arrangement, for full time members.

What times do you go out? What is the cost?

It is recommended that visitors to paddle at 7:30AM or 8:30 AM paddle.
The 6:00AM is usually seasoned paddlers out for exercise. Please come at least 15 minutes prior to launch. There is a provisional membership fee of $10 per person single time. $25 per person for 4 times. Full membership is $125 single, $200 family annual January to December. This is not pro-rated for year fractions.

Where do you meet, pay fees, sign an application and waiver, get instructions and get use of a paddle (oar)?
We meet at Kale'ia Park located at the ocean just north of the last condos on North Kihei Road. See driving Instructions below. Occasionally we meet at Wailea Beach a County Beach or other County beach located just past the third entrance of the Grand Wailea resort going South. Wailea Beach is not in effect..Now.

What if I cannot swim well or not swim at all?
Rethink your plan to go out to sea. No Swim, No go. If you are not a strong swimmer, you may wear a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD).

Can a child paddle with us?
Children 16 years and less must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, From 6 years to 12 the child must be wearing a PFD

What do I wear?
You will get wet. Wear swim outfit or beach shorts. Use sun screen. UV shirt if you are sensitive. Sun glasses with an attachment. Hat or cap secured.

What are other things I can bring?
Water to drink. Water proof camera. Do not bring car keys with electronic chip, you may bring door key secured to your clothing. The club doe not store personal items.

What if I'm not sure of my physical condition or ability?
Rethink your plan to go out to sea. You may wear a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD).

PLEASE NOTE: Full membership has first choice right to paddle. You may be requested to wait for a later time slot or another day. If that is not possible your fee will be returned.

THE CAPTAIN OF YOUR CANOE HAS THE ULITIMATE DECISION OF WHETHER TO GO OUT OR NOT . THE CAPTAIN MAY NOT LIKE CONDITIONS OR THE STRENGTH OF HIS CREW OR THE COMBINATION OF THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE CAPTAIN COMMANDS THE CANOE CREW. NO QUESTIONS.


DRIVING TO THE MAUI CANOE CLUB SUGAR BEARCH SITE, Kale'ia Park, a beach on the south end of Sugar Beach on North Kihei Road.

If the beach had an address it would be 300 North Kihei Road just North after the last condo which is 191 North Kihei Road, You will see our Club Sign and our shipping container we use for storage which has a beach mural on it.



For more information and membership applications please
E-mail: sbraidman@hawaiiantel.net