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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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Sat Jan 08, 2011 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | Fly'n C Lion [ Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
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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| Author: | Slaughter [ Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
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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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
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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| Author: | mickeymouse [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
reconlon wrote: 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. 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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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
mickeymouse wrote: 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??Yep myself in front and my friend Dan's wife Jude in the back. I prefer the front seat in tha TI. mickeymouse wrote: I think you said sometime ago you enjoy sailing it one up just as much as two up 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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| Author: | PassWind [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
Wonderful Video Bob - thanks for sharing Was that trip across Maalaea bay ? any humpback spottings ? |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
PassWind wrote: Was that trip across Maalaea bay ? any humpback spottings ? 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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| Author: | mickeymouse [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
Beautiful photos. Worthy of entry in the photo competition 
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| Author: | ainut [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
Fantastic photos, and you guys all in a line great add for Hobie, looks like a great place for sailing |
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| Author: | Slaughter [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
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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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
 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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| Author: | Chekika [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
Nice video & thread, Bob. Thanks! Keith |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Mon Jan 24, 2011 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
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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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maui Kayak Sailing Group |
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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