Kiteboarding Techies Generate $7 Billion In Market Value

Who’d have thought a conference based at the beach in Maui would attract some of the Valley’s most successful entrepreneurs, executives and investors? Well, of course their love for kiteboarding would explain it. But don’t let the sand in their hair and the waves at their feet fool you. They’re not your average beach bums. Read more..

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County Regulates Kite Instruction

COUNTY REGULATES KITE INSTRUCTION
All Kitebording instruction on Maui is regulated by the Maui County Parks Dept. Only Permitted schools are allowed to teach Kiteboarding. Schools must apply for permits through a strict process that ensures legitimate credentials, insurance and liability coverage, and must adhere to specific rules of operation. All Permitted Kiteboarding Schools must display their County permit prominently in their vehicle. Illegal instructors/lessons are a problem for the County as they put at risk public safety and increase liability. Illegal operators jeopardize all kiteboarding access on Maui. You can report any illegal kiteboarding instructors to the Maui County Parks Dept or the Park Rangers.

Keep Kanaha Beach Parking Areas & Access Open

Maui County has new plans to renovate Kanaha Beach Park that will close 4 of the main parking areas and access points closest to the beach, at the western end of Kanaha. This affects all beach users including fishermen, windsurfers, beachgoers, kitesurfers, and more. Plans include closing Ka’a Point, The keyhole, the large dirt parking area, and the parking area next to the waterplant’s seawall. We do not want to lose our parking or our access to the beach. During the planning process, the community, including many kiteboarders made suggestions and gave input. Unfortunately our suggestions to improve the area have been completely ignored.

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Ka’a Point – Swim Zone

Ka’a Point  – Swim Zone
Please do not kite close to Swimmers at Ka’a Point. There is also a designated swim zone outside the rock pool marked by buoys. Never kite over the heads of bystanders or swimmers. If it is crowded, please launch somewhere else. This issue may ultimately cause the closure of this beach to kiteboarders.