Maui Real Estate

Apr: 04

Taming the Beast

Last week everyone in the office took a break from the normal routine to go see some big wave surfing. On Wednesday, 3/30 a good-sized northwest swell began to take shape on Maui’s north and west shores. So the following morning, Greg decided he’d take his first shot at Jaws tow-in surfing.

As we drove through the deserted pineapple field toward Jaws we created a dust storm in our wake. Full speed ahead, we proceeded down the 2 mile dirt road until we finally arrived at Peahi Maui. We arrived just after 9am, Melissa Smith was already nestled away in a neat little hill-side shelter looking out towards the peak. Greg and his tow partner, Tide Rivers, had just arrived at Jaws on a jet ski.

It was a smaller day by Jaws standards—perhaps 15 to 18 feet. There were about 8 guys out. Greg and Tide were the only two towing in with a jet ski. Everyone else was surfers and paddle surfers.

We saw quite a few waves caught. I’m sure it looks a whole lot bigger from the water. From the cliff, surfers look tiny. Later on a windsurfer came out and even he looked small. So yes, it was probably a lot bigger than it looked. In total we stayed at Jaws for between an hour and an hour and a half. It was quite an educational experience. This is practically my backyard and I had never taken the time to see this freak phenomenon of nature.

Maui has so many beautiful settings and experiences to offer. Yet sometimes we get too busy and caught up with the daily hustle. What I’m saying is sometimes its imperative to slow down and enjoy what’s around you. I hope to be sharing another such experience soon.

Have a great week,

Josh Tremblay R(S)