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Scuba Diving on Maui, HawaiiThe andHawaii.com Travel Ezine, dated 01/11/03; To read past issues, visit andHawaii.com's Hawaii Travel Ezine page
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Aloha everyone ... Hiker falls, rescued after spending night On January 6th, Army and Fire Department personnel rescued an injured local hiker who spent one night in Wai'anae Valley on Oahu after falling down a 200-foot slope. He sustained a broken bone, back and neck injuries, and and cuts, but it appears he will be OK with treatment. He was alone and maybe wouldn't have been found if it weren't for his cell phone. High surf blamed for man's death On January 5th a man was swept into the ocean by high surf at Hookena Beach on the Big Island. Broken tailbone result of jumping off waterfall On January 5th, and man jumped off Rainbow Falls in Hilo on the Big Island (he told the Hawaii Tribune Herald jumping off things was a hobby of his) and broke his tailbone. He had to be rescued by bystanders and flown to a hospital on Oahu. -- Lisa
 Maui Scuba Diving for the MassesFirst off, look at this picture and tell me if it makes you want to dive in Maui ... or terrifies you. Me? I'm not saying. ---- Ok, on to the good stuff.Conditions Maui's waters are warm, normally in the mid 70's in 'winter' and low 80's in summer. Visibility can be very good, reaching 150 feet in places (picture taken at depth of 175 feet). The ocean around Maui is full of dolphins, fish, and whales. Several of the fish in Hawaii's waters are found no where else but here. For Beginners People who have never scuba dived before can learn and even become certified very easily in Hawaii on their vacation. They just need to be willing to spend the money and some time. Although scuba diving is not for everyone, it can be an amazing experience for a lot of people, and most can do it without trouble, especially if it is a leisurely dive with a qualified instructor at a fantastic fish spot. If you do plan on learning to dive on your Maui vacation, you may want to brush up on some basic dive information before you go. I recommend .... An alternative to Scuba: Snuba! Snuba is a cross between scuba diving and snorkeling that allows you to go down about 20 feet for around an hour with very little training and no certification needed. You get your air through a tube attached to a tank that floats around behind you on the surface. I've never done it but have seen people enjoy it on the Fair Winds boat tour to Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island. It is perfect for people who don't have the time or desire to get scuba certified but still want to surpass the snorkeling experience. Most snuba companies will let 8 year olds snuba while scuba divers normally have to wait till at least 10 years of age. Maui Snuba opportunities
Dive Sites There are several dive sites around the island, and the nearby islands of Molokini and Lanai. For you beginners, you will probably be at the mercy of the weather and your instructor, but will probably end up around Molokini. Just go early if you are going to Molokini, because that is where everyone goes. Where to Rent Dive Equipment (for certified divers)
Some Dive Shops
Happy diving! -- Lisa
** check the web sites for details and restrictions
okea - (oh kay ah) - white sand or gravel
Johann and Sandra's Maui Sports and Recreation page An active couple giving advice on everything from diving to spelunking on Maui.
EarthMedia Hawaii Educational and eco-friendly activities in and around Waipio Valley on the Big Island.
Hideaway Cove Villas Several elegant rentals in Poipu, Kauai Have a story or a question you'd like to share? E-mail me at ezine@andhawaii.com . Until next week, Lisa. http://www.andhawaii.com To subscribe to The and Hawaii ... Travel Ezine, type your e-mail address in the box below. Disclaimer: This ezine is for informational purposes only. Please consult the appropriate professionals for more information. Copyright (c) 2001. All Rights Reserved. |
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