Maui Kayak Sailing Group

First good sail of the new year. 5 of us kayak sailing in 3 Hobie Adventure Islands and a Tandem Island. 16 1/2 miles in under 3 hours, going mostly 8-10mph inches above the water.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqIP6MVSFOM[/youtube]

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

Looks like you guys had a great time. Thanks for posting your trip, Recon. Too wintery here for sailing, so I'm living vicariously though you. Your music was in sync with the waves. Ahhhhh....sunshine.....sunshine......warmth and wind......

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Fly'n C Lion

Thanks for that Bob. Really enjoyed your clip. Your part of the world looks like the ideal spot for AI's and TI's.

Is your's the 2011 ? If so, how do you find it compared to previous models.

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Don't take life too seriously................it ain't permanent.

The video was taken from my TI. My AI's are all older models, with upgrades, but not a 2011. I'm interested in the 2011's but will have to wait till the winter sailing ends to consider selling one of my older AI's to make room.

I really hoped Hobie would make the newer AI's with more volume, so a higher deck like the TI. It's nice getting into the TI and not sitting in a puddle or getting wet until sailing faster than 6mph. Though, as you can see in the video, even my sprayskirts didn't help much to keep us dry that day. Luckily the water was warm, even if the air felt chilly.

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

Nice video Bob I note from your comments that the video was taken from your TI. Am I right in thinking you were two up??
I have just upgraded my old 2009 AI to 2011 but have not yet had a chance to use it (waiting on missing parts) but from my limited experience sailing my mates, it appears to be wetter than the 2009. I cancelled my TI order due to long delivery time delays and long o/seas trip but am now seriously considering reordering one. I think you said sometime ago you enjoy sailing it one up just as much as two up

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Mickey
2016 AI Hibiscus
purchased NEW Nov 2021 - My 5th
Adventure Island Sailing since 2008

Yep myself in front and my friend Dan's wife Jude in the back. I prefer the front seat in tha TI.

In 18mph or less winds, they are both fun. I like the TI to take others out in, especially anyone new to Hobie's or kayak sailing. Above 18mph the TI is a lot of work, but handles any conditions we've run into. It can just be exhausting working that big sail and rudder in OH WOW conditions.

The AI is my own little water sports car, in all conditions.

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

Wonderful Video Bob - thanks for sharing

Was that trip across Maalaea bay ? any humpback spottings ?

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Alan W.

Papaya AI2 to replace my well worn V1
TheTwins - His/Hers 2007 Papaya Hobie Adventure Island's (v1.00.01)
.. and a Hobie Outback SUV

Yep, that video clip started about the middle of Maalaea Bay and ended near the tunnel on the way towards Lahaina. The whales are later this year, but on this trip we did see some, but not close by.

But Sunday, some came right by us!

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

Beautiful photos.
Worthy of entry in the photo competition

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Mickey
2016 AI Hibiscus
purchased NEW Nov 2021 - My 5th
Adventure Island Sailing since 2008

Fantastic photos, and you guys all in a line great add for Hobie, looks like a great place for sailing

What's wrong with the water Bob ?

That's the first shots I've seen of Maui where the AI isn't banked over at 45 degrees and in white water !

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Don't take life too seriously................it ain't permanent.

Whale season, and too many storms coming through, blocking the trade winds.

Don't worry, the wind and crazy wave pic's to return soon.

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

Nice video & thread, Bob. Thanks!

Keith

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2015 AI 2, 2014 Tandem

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

"Less is more" Anon

OK, for all you snow bound AI sailors, here's 2 one hour videos from an under 3 hour sail of 4 Hobie AI's sailing from Maalaea Harbor to Kihei Boat Ramp on 01-20-2011 in nice wind, warm blue water, with some small wave surfing.

15 miles in under 3 hours - averaging 5.1mph - 10.2mph top speed

Kayaking Bob, Scott, Dan & Jude

Enjoy!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFnR0HF3IIo[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxBYjTleBTc[/youtube]

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

Whale Crossing

Sometimes you just have to stop and give right-of-way
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQsNQcuIfr0[/youtube]

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006