Kayak from Electric Beach / Kahe Pt to Makaha - 10.5 Miles

PFDs (personal flotation devices), also known as lifejackets, will be required on this trip, as well as proper ocean-going kayaks.
Electric Beach / Kahe Pt to Makaha 10.5 Miles. -

Aloha, paddlers!

This outing is from Kahe Pt. (Electric Beach), to Makaha beach Park a distance of 10.7 miles, but we’ll be providing a shorter outing of 6 miles to Maile Beach Park for our members that don’t want to do the long course.

We’ll hope for a weather forecast of very light, nearly non-existent winds out of the East, and if true, the wind will be at our backs if our assumption holds true! If the weather is different, we could reverse our trip direction, but for now, the tentative plan is....

We’ll be meeting at Kahe Point Beach Park (Park is on ocean side of Farrington Hiway just across the hiway from the Hawaiian Electric Power Plant) at 8:00 AM to drop off kayaks and plan the take-outs. Those that want to do the shorter route, will shuttle cars to Maile beach (6 miles) or Waianae harbor (7.8 miles), and those that want to do the whole route will shuttle to Makaha Beach Park. Shuttle drivers will leave Kahe Point Beach Park at 8:20, and we’ll plan to paddle away between 9 and 9:30. We’ll do a ½ way stop at whatever point the short course paddlers plan to take out at, and then the rest of us will proceed on the final leg, which we should finish sometime between 1 and 1:30 PM.

It should be a fun route with a couple of good surf-spots along the way, frequent dolphin sightings, and it's always fun to ride the “upwelling” (water from the power plant) at Kahe. Also, make sure you bring plenty of water to drink cause this is one of our longer paddles, and let’s all hope for good weather! See ya there!
*==== CHANGED YOUR MIND? ====
Be sure to check the Meetup – Hua Iki web site for any changes and updates and to change your RSVP if you change your mind.
*==== KNOW YOUR LIMITS ====
Know your capabilities, limits, forecast conditions and check your equipment before you go. Sun Screen, hat and plenty of water are a must. Sun glasses, gloves and a dry bag are a good idea. Remember to stay in sight of the group and TELL OTHERS IF YOU ARE LEAVING. You alone are responsible for your health and safety. Check conditions at http://www.surfnewsnetwork.com/ or call the National Weather service at 808-973-4380 (#2 to get wind speeds and #3 for surf report). Knowing the latest forecast, you can decide (based upon your individual abilities) whether to paddle, or stay home and clean the yard.
*==== NEED TO RENT ====
The club does not own, rent, pick up or deliver kayaks to events. Check club site to ask for possible ride sharing/equipment and tandems. If you need to rent a kayak, ACTIVE OAHU,AND Kailua Beach Adventures gives Meetup members a discount off regular rental rates! MENTION YOU ARE JOINING THE CLUB TRIP. They also have car top pads, straps, dry bags, etc. Call the storeS AT 808-2 808-262-6555. You can also pick up your kayak the day before, after 3 pm so you can drive straight to the put-in the next day; let them know and they’ll be happy to accommodate your request.
*==== CONTACT ====
To reach Bob, call his cell 808-375-1030.