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adminST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing School on
Maui
Maui
Aloha friends of windsurfing and kitesurfing,
Presently there is legislation pending at the
Maui County level that would fatally affect my ability to continue
to offer quality windsurfing and kitesurfing instruction on
Maui. I strongly believe that you can make a difference by
emailing to the County Council members a statement of
support.
Maui County level that would fatally affect my ability to continue
to offer quality windsurfing and kitesurfing instruction on
Maui. I strongly believe that you can make a difference by
emailing to the County Council members a statement of
support.
Present legislation before the County Council Parks
Committee would eliminate all instruction for any ocean sport on
weekends and County recognized holidays - fully one third of the
calendar.
Present legislation bans lessons
at several county parks including the popular windsurfing
Kihei pavilion (Ma Poina Oe Lau Beach Park.) While we
seldom teach there, when the wind is Kona, (South)
it's the only safe venue and there is no basis for removing
it as a legal access point.
at several county parks including the popular windsurfing
Kihei pavilion (Ma Poina Oe Lau Beach Park.) While we
seldom teach there, when the wind is Kona, (South)
it's the only safe venue and there is no basis for removing
it as a legal access point.
Additionally, the fees for getting
a permit to teach are set to increase from 2 to 12 fold or
more. This is a lifestyle business, not a cash cow, and any
additional expenses further jeopardize the viability of the
business.
a permit to teach are set to increase from 2 to 12 fold or
more. This is a lifestyle business, not a cash cow, and any
additional expenses further jeopardize the viability of the
business.
WHY are they doing
this?
Council members believe they are protecting the
resident population from overcrowded beach parks. They have
in mind small south and west shore surf parks like Cove and Puamana
and even Luaniupoko that have very limited parking. They have
not stopped to realize that Kanaha Beach Park, on the north shore,
has hundreds of parking stalls, and has already solved user
conflict issues years ago. Even though HST and windsurfing
have enjoyed an impeccable reputation for quality instruction and
harmony with other beach users, we are still “lumped in” with the
scofflaws who have overcrowded the south and west shore
parks.
resident population from overcrowded beach parks. They have
in mind small south and west shore surf parks like Cove and Puamana
and even Luaniupoko that have very limited parking. They have
not stopped to realize that Kanaha Beach Park, on the north shore,
has hundreds of parking stalls, and has already solved user
conflict issues years ago. Even though HST and windsurfing
have enjoyed an impeccable reputation for quality instruction and
harmony with other beach users, we are still “lumped in” with the
scofflaws who have overcrowded the south and west shore
parks.
How can you help?
Simply send an email telling the Council
members that the situation at Kanaha is not “broken” and
that new rules are not necessary there. The limitations
may force quality operators out of business which would be a
disappointment to you. Please use your own experience
and words as that will be most powerful.
members that the situation at Kanaha is not “broken” and
that new rules are not necessary there. The limitations
may force quality operators out of business which would be a
disappointment to you. Please use your own experience
and words as that will be most powerful.
Please send your email to the
following:
county.council@co.maui.hi.us;charmaine.tavares@co.maui.hi.us; mayors.office@co.maui.hi.us; parks.dept@co.maui.hi.us;
In closing, I want to thank you for your support
during the last 18 years that I have been teaching at Kanaha.
I may not have taught each of you personally, but I hope that any
contact with me or my staff has been positive for you and your
windsurfing or kitesurfing experience.
Mahalo and aloha,
Alan and Patti Cadiz
HST Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
School
School
P.O. Box 791199, Paia, HI
96779
96779
Phone (808)871-5423
Fax (808) 877-3061
1-800-YOU-JIBE
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