History of Kaho’olawe off the Wailea, Maui Coast
**Exploring Kahoʻolawe: Hawaii’s Sacred and Resilient Island** Kahoʻolawe, the smallest of Hawaii’s eight main islands, is a place of both historical significance and natural beauty. With an area of just over 11,000 acres, the island has seen a tumultuous history, from ancient Hawaiian settlements to its controversial use as a military bombing range. Today, Kahoʻolawe…
Kamehemeha’s Last Battle
The Last Battle Kamehameha I began a war of conquest, winning his first major skirmish in the battle of Mokuʻōhai (a fight between Kamehameha and Kiwalaʻo in July, 1782 at Keʻei, south of Kealakekua Bay on the Island of Hawaiʻi.) Kiwalaʻo was killed. By 1795, having fought his last major battle at Nuʻuanu on O‘ahu…
The Great Mahele
The Great Māhele: The Origin Of Hawaiian Land Titles At the time of Captain Cook’s contact with the Hawaiian Islands the land was divided into several independent Kingdoms. By right of conquest, each King was owner of all the lands within his jurisdiction. After selecting lands for himself, the King allotted the remaining to the…
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Racing
On our tours I often talk about how I got into Hawaiian canoe sailing in the first place, which led to our awesome tour here at Maui Sailing Canoe. I grew up racing outriggers on Oahu, paddling mostly for the Outrigger Canoe Club and Punahou School (it is an interscholastic sport here in Hawaii).
Snorkeling Sea Life
Guests often ask what kind of ocean life we see on our tours. I’ll talk here about what we’ve seen over the seventeen years of operating Maui Sailing Canoe, and spending possibly more time sailing and paddling the beautiful water of Wailea more than anyone. Although we rarely go to snorkel Molokini, honestly, the nearshore…