06.03.2026
Returned to Waikiki, Hawaii for a work trip. Hawaii has some amazing kayaking opportunities, however it's so hard to find a kayak rental and impossible to find a legit sea kayak to rent. Managed to find a rental after my conference ended for the day. Booked a Sunset Kayak Tour (self-guided) through Clear Kayak Adventures.
It was my first time paddling a clear kayak...definately not a great paddle craft, but pretty awesome views using a clear kayak. Saw lots of sea turtles swimming around as I paddled back and forth along Ala Moana beach until the sun set.
Total Distance: 4.03 miles
Duration: 01:45.32
Average Speed: 2.3 mph
Max Speed: 3.6 mph
06.07.2026
Fun kayaking with the kids. Rented a kayak at the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon and paddled laps around the lagoon. Fun times with the family.
Total Distance: 1.92 miles
Duration: 00:42.57
Average Speed: 2.7 mph
Max Speed: 5.0 mph
06.11.2026
Last full day in Waikiki and my conference got out after a half day. Was able to rent a double sit-on-top kayak from Waikiki Shore Beach Service and paddled back and forth in front of the Fort DeRussy Beach. I had boundaries I had to stay within, but still fun getting out in the beautiful waters and saw several sea turtles.
Total Distance: 2.67 miles
Duration: 00:59.36
Average Speed: 2.7 mph
Max Speed: 3.7 mph
06.18.2026
Vacation in Maui after the work conference and everything finally aligned to be able to rent a kayak in Maui. Could only find one rental place, and the previous day's plans were cancelled due to the large southern swells. I was able to convice them to let me go even though the swells appeared worse, and ended up having a great paddle and glad I was able to get out.
I was limited by boundaries once again, but they were larger than the ones on Oahu. Highlight was seeing a pod of dophins swim right in front of me.
Total Distance: 6.29 miles
Duration: 01:56.22
Average Speed: 3.2 mph
Max Speed: 4.3 mph
06.28.2026
Back in Japan and man it felt great to be back in a proper sea kayak using a greenland paddle. It actually took a minute or so to get used to it again as nearly flipped on my first stroke!
Swells were coming in from the double typhoons of Mekhala and Higos from the day before, and ended up getting monsooned on during the last part of the trip. Also watched an outrigger trying to surf a wave and absolutely yard saling... Ended up breaking off his pontoon, but he was ok! If only I had a tow rope, I could have helped tow him back to shore.
Total Distance: 5.78 miles
Duration: 01:41.59
Average Speed: 3.4 mph
Max Speed: 4.8 mph
