I am headed to Maui and Kona for 2 weeks end of July/beginning of August, and have a 4.8 mile swim a week after I get back. Need to swim, will find a pool, but would like to OW swim
In Maui will be in Kihei so could go Wailea or Lahaina direction.
Big island will be mostly on a boat, but I will have a couple days available for a swim, staying right at Kailua pier at the King Kam, near Dig Me beach if you know about that.
Anyone know of any drop in friendly groups?
Aloha Chris,
When I was in Kona, I swam with the Kona Aquatics group (in the pool). I emailed the coach prior to arrival for permission. I'm sure they have a group that gets together for open water swimming. There were always swimmers in the water at the Ironman start across from Lava Java. I bet you could find either a group, or at least a partner, any time. We stay out at the Mauna Lani resort and there is a great private beach perfect for open water swimming. You can access it without being a guest at the hotel or condos.
I haven't been to Maui in a long time, but the last time I was there I swam at a pool in Lahaina. You might be able to look up either a club or masters team there and email a coach to see if there are any open water groups.
Have fun!
Michele
Aloha Chris,
When I was in Kona, I swam with the Kona Aquatics group (in the pool). I emailed the coach prior to arrival for permission. I'm sure they have a group that gets together for open water swimming. There were always swimmers in the water at the Ironman start across from Lava Java. I bet you could find either a group, or at least a partner, any time. We stay out at the Mauna Lani resort and there is a great private beach perfect for open water swimming. You can access it without being a guest at the hotel or condos.
I haven't been to Maui in a long time, but the last time I was there I swam at a pool in Lahaina. You might be able to look up either a club or masters team there and email a coach to see if there are any open water groups.
Have fun!
Michele
