I have not been to Maui, but I think I would go there... Have been to Fiji. Was a bit of a flop last season... Plenty of time to kick back, have some bounty and do ...not much

Alternatively, wait a month or so longer and go to Gnaraloo

maui in july is the bomb!

go go go.

maybe a little expensive from the east coast.

but sounds great.

solomons anyone?

winter ....have a look at coco islands - i thought this was a flat water venue, till i saw p+p dvd... crazy long wave ... i would love to go, if i had the coins.

Pugsy got all excited about a holiday, booked it AND STUFFED UP... booked Mauritania rather than Mauritius. Leaving on the weekend

No waves in Maui in July BUT wind is very strong
Sailed most days on 4.5 some on 4.2 !
2 - 3 foot biggest waves we had at Hookipa just for one day

Mauritius not as windy, 4.7 to 5.4 most common sail sized for me (I weigh 90kg) but waves MASSIVE
6 days at mast high, 2 days at mast to mast and a half which was closing out across the channel, rest of the time head to logo high...
perfect bear away left handers with average of 10 - 12 cutbacks per wave
Many different breaks all dependent on ability... something for everyone, freestylers and speed freaks included

I go Mauritius many times, always wind and ALWAYS waves
Average temp 24 degrees
Water temp 20 degrees
Average wind 20 knots
Average swell 2.5 metres
Nothing else about Mauritius is average... It is AWESOME

is mauritius port or starboard tack??

yeah i know what Maui is like in July/August as i spent a month there 2 years ago. got some waves but wanted more. Plenty of wind though most days.

Didnt even think of diamond head that would be good to get some port tack practice. mmmm decisions decisions.....

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Originally posted by Cheer Cheer

Mauritius is opposite tack to Maui....

If you live in WA and want to go wavesailing in June-September, you got to have rocks in your head to go to Maui or Fiji instead of Mauritius. ITs an easy 7-8 hour direct flight for around 1600 bucks economy or 2100 in business, no hassles with geartransport. The hotel directly at the sailing spot cost us 105 A$ per day including B/F and dinner, no need to hire a car and the rum has to be tried to be beleived at around 10 bucks a bottle, beer at 8o cts each.
No waves in Maui in winter and difficult to access in Fiji unless you can afford Namotu....
Mauritius will challenge every wavesailor, intermediate or pro..

CC

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Sweet... Do you know if there are any waves or wind in Mauritania

ALRIGHT! Nouakchott here I come

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Originally posted by WINDY MILLER

winter ....have a look at coco islands - i thought this was a flat water venue, till i saw p+p dvd... crazy long wave ... i would love to go, if i had the coins.

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hi windy miller
do you have more information on wavesailing conditions on cocos? how reliable wind is? how powerful the waves are? normal price accomodation at the spot?
just read that scotty mc kercher went there and the waves were huge.
i sailed gnaraloo and margrets over mast high, no problems with that... but there might be hardcore waves that are two difficult for me.
cheers from germany
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