03-29-2013, 11:23 AM
For thrill seekers, the Lavakai is a good choice. Haven't taken their trip but have witnessed their departure many times. They appear to aim at wave faces in order to catch air on their way out through the surf zones. At Pohoiki, getting some air under the hull is often unavoidable, but they certainly choose the steeper wave faces rather than the safer channels.
Swimmers are already forbidden. And kids swim there every day as it is virtually the only place with calm (and warm) water for miles around, aside from Ahalanui, haven of tourists and senior citizens. It is a dangerous situation but one that works reasonably well. I have seen a few near misses with skillful captains avoiding clueless swimmmers, often snorklers. Almost always the shouts of "Boat!" effectively clear the area by the boat ramp.
You could well get the thrill of your life and though reckless, I think my wife and I will do it soon.
Swimmers are already forbidden. And kids swim there every day as it is virtually the only place with calm (and warm) water for miles around, aside from Ahalanui, haven of tourists and senior citizens. It is a dangerous situation but one that works reasonably well. I have seen a few near misses with skillful captains avoiding clueless swimmmers, often snorklers. Almost always the shouts of "Boat!" effectively clear the area by the boat ramp.
You could well get the thrill of your life and though reckless, I think my wife and I will do it soon.