Womens fishing tournament Maui

If you’re like me, you love the ocean. I guess that’s why I live here! Anyway, ladies, this is the day for you to let go and have a blast, October 23rd Maui hosts the annual Wahine (women) Fishing tournament. Sign up now because the boats fill up quick. Don’t worry guys; we might leave a few for you. Maui is hosting the annual Jack pot fishing tournament on October 29-30th for guys and gals. Let’s see if we can catch a record Marlin, Sailfish, MahiMahi, Ono, or anything. There is nothing like the rush I get when the rod starts that sound….zzzzzzzzzzz. If you’re a fisherman, you know what I’m talking about. The shout comes next: “Fish on!” Yah!!! Here comes the fight and the adrenaline rush. Can we get it into the boat before it gets off the line? www.lahainanews.com

Zipline, Hang Glide in Maui

Have you ever felt like you just can’t because you’re getting too old? Well, I have decided that I will not let my age hold me back from filling my dream list of things to do on Maui. I have lived here now for over 15 years and still haven’t done everything! I am determined to try new things. One adventure on my list will be to ride the zip line in the mountain! It sounds scary but it’s one step closer to my goal of jumping from a plane and gliding peacefully to our beautiful island! I have been parasailing and if parachuting is anything like it, I can’t wait!!! I can only imagine the view, seeing the fishing in the ocean below. If your really adventurous try out hang gliding or the gliders with small engines from the high elevations of the majestic Haleakala landing in lush green fields with a few cattle to great you! Want to check it out too? Come on! What’s stopping you? http://www.zipline.com/ and www.hangglidingmaui.com/

Maui Xterra in Makena

October 23rd - 24th Maui hosts the world renowned XTERRA Makena Beach 10K Trail Run (877) 751-8880 or (808) 792-2603 www.xterraplanet.com Email: info@xterraplanet.comA fun and challenging 5K and 10K run kicks off the XTERRA World Championship weekend with an off-road thriller taking racers on the famed XTERRA World Championship run course. So if you want to be apart of this event, you’d better get your reservations for accommodations now by calling us @ 800-488-6004 before it fills up! Bring your running shoes and heating ointment!

Hang Glide Maui

Have you ever felt like you just can’t because you’re getting too old? Well, I have decided that I will not let my age hold me back from filling my dream list of things to do on Maui. I have lived here now for over 15 years and still haven’t done everything! I am determined to try new things. One adventure on my list will be to ride the zip line in the mountain! It sounds scary but it’s one step closer to my goal of jumping from a plane and gliding peacefully to our beautiful island! I have been parasailing and if parachuting is anything like it, I can’t wait!!! I can only imagine the view, seeing the fishing in the ocean below. If your really adventurous try out hang gliding or the gliders with small engines from the high elevations of the majestic Haleakala landing in lush green fields with a few cattle to great you! Want to check it out too? Come on! What’s stopping you? http://www.zipline.com and www.hangglidingmaui.com/

Kayak Fishing on MAui

For those of you who want to try something totally off the wall, unique, and defiantly something you’ll never forget, check out www.aquahunters.com . I can only imagine the exhilaration. Think about it: you, strapped down in a kayak with nothing but determination and a fishing pole to land a fish half your size into the floating vessel … with you! WOW. Would this be a riot or what? I guarantee that if you don’t have pictures everyone will think you’re telling another fish story, so get pictures and blow their minds with what you did on your vacation in Maui.

Maui Ukulele Festival

Is Maui wonderful or what! Here we have another free show. Yippee! Have you ever spent time just listening to a musician become one with their instrument? Come with me to the Maui Ukulele Festival on October 17th presented by the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (808) 242-4263 www.mauiarts.org A free outdoor concert featuring talented Hawaiian musicians, arts & crafts and food booths. (Food, art & crafts not free) When I lived on the mainland I never understood why grown men would play such a little guitar! Living here and being involved in the native culture I have learned so much and can now understand and appreciate the talent it takes and the unique sound of the Ukulele. Come on and check this out. It is awesome.

Maui County Fair

It’s time to go to the Maui County Fair. If you here enjoying our beautiful island of Maui on September 30 – Oct 3, then join us for events to unfold. See the most beautiful orchids grown and more. War Memorial Complex, Wailuku (808) 242-2721 www.mauicountyfair.com 88th annual fair featuring arts & crafts, ethnic foods, amusements, rides and grand orchid exhibition. I enjoy the ono grinds while watching musicians perform for free . There is always something for everyone at the county fair!

Maui Marathon, runner's paradise

The weekend of September 18-19 is a runner’s paradise, literally! You can start out with one of the shorter runs on the 18th, 2 to choose from, and then enter one of two longer races the next day now that your warmed up and ready to run! Here is the contact information : 1: Whalers Village, Kaanapali Resort 808) 280-5801 www.mauimarathon.com Email: info@mauimarathon.com A 5K Fun Run/Walk through Kaanapali Resort 2: Front Street, Lahaina (808) 280-5801 www.mauimarathon.com Email: fourx400@earthlink.net10th annual race with elite milers and youth competing in this one-mile sprint on Front Street September 19: 3:Kaanapali Resort (808) 280-5801 www.mauimarathon.com Email: info@mauimarathon.com7th annual half marathon, 6.55 miles, begins and ends at Whalers Village 4: Kahului to Kaanapali Resort (808) 280-5801 www.mauimarathon.com Email:info@mauimarathon.com 40th annual 26.2 mile race begins at Queen Kaahumanu Center, ending in Kaanapali Resort, recognized as one of the most scenic marathons in the USA. Enjoy the fabulous routes chosen though the town of Kahului, through the winding mountains and along the ocean. What a great opportunity for those who want to see Maui on foot and get you’re competitive grind on!

Polo in Maui

It’s Polo time again. Yup, even on Maui we have the refined culture of Polo riding. Come and see how great our athletes are on their powerful ponies. The setting is in Maui’s Olinda area, know locally as up country where the weather is cooler most of the time. This has to be one of the least costly things to enjoy as well with entry fee being a mere $5 per person! If your heading our way, put this on your calendar to experience when your not busy at the beach ! Spend a day in upcountry with the quaint shops and rustic feel of our Poniolo (cowboy) towns where hitching posts are still outside many of the stores! www.mauipoloclub.com September – November Olinda Polo Field (808) 877-7744 Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Maui Hula at Castle Theatre

You want to see some of the ancient ways brought back to life in grace and beauty? If your on Maui this September 11th, you’ve got to check out the 5th Annual Ka Mai Ka Hula at the Castle Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center (808) 242-7469 www.mauiarts.org 5th annual hula festival, this international competition features group and solo dancers from Japan as well as Hawaii Nei, (for those who don’t speak Hawaiian Nei mean all the Islands). Groups compete in male and female categories, along with solo performances in kahiko and auana. This festival also has a kupuna division. Come and feel the beat of the drums, while these talented dancers tell stories through the movement of hands and body keeping perfect time together with one another as if 10 where moving as one! Again, I’m telling you, if you want to see the best Maui has to offer, start here! Get the real story!!! I am sure you will fall in love with Maui.
For more info on what is happing at the MACC, check out this web site: http://www.mauiarts.org/

Maui swim / run

I’m not sure what kind of marathon this is officially called, but I will call it “The dual” marathon. On September 6th we have the Maui Aumakua 2.4 Mile Swim And Maui Sprint Mile for you athletes who want to compete while enjoying your stay in Maui. So, go ahead and get competitive and bring it on! Here is where you can show everyone what you can accomplish or even attempt! For me, I fall into the attempt category! Maluaka Beach, Makena Resort (808) 338-0722 or (808) 652-4740www.aumakuaswim.org or www.mauichannelswim.com 4th annual USMS & USA-S sanctioned ocean swim fronting Maui Prince Hotel, Makena Resort. See you there?