Hawaii Kite Crossing

2010 Video

aaron — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:03:03 +0000

‘Alenuihāhā channel kite crossing from Paul Franco on Vimeo.

For completeness, this video of the 2010 Big Island to Maui crossing added to the feed.

July 2nd 2010, Paul Franco & Aaron Culliney crossed the ‘Alenuihāhā channel (Big Island to Maui) on kites (first time ever), with no support boat.
The ‘Alenuihāhā channel lived up to our expectations: we encountered all conditions and major challenges. It was an adventure!

Thanks again to Don Mastrangelo’s HawaiianGPS.com , NaishKites.com , our family, friends, loved ones and our supporters online! Also thanks to Robin Cobb for monitoring and updating the live map feed!

hawaiikitecrossing.com

Aloha

Crossing successful!

paul — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:23:06 +0000

The Hawai’i Kite Crossing team is happy to announce our official safe arrival at Kaupo, Maui!

Some highlights from the crossing…

More photos (and video) soon!

Thanks again to Don Mastrangelo’s HawaiianGPS, Naish Kites, and our family, friends, loved ones, and our supporters online! Also thanks to Robin Cobb for monitoring and updating the live map feed!

The ‘Alenuihāhā channel lived up to our expectations: we encountered all conditions and major challenges. The full text story will be coming…

Aloha!

Live GPS Link

paul — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:36:00 +0000

Thanks again to Hawaiian GPS for providing live tracking devices for the next channel crossing!

You will be able to follow the riders as they cross the ‘Alenuihaha channel LIVE here at this site: http://egps.brightskygps.com/KiteSurfing.htm.

Departure time is July 2nd, 10-11AM Hawai’i Standard Time (HST) (UTC-10).
The GPS devices will update position every minute.
The riders may leave the coverage area for the cellular technology mid-channel. Do not be alarmed! This is like passing into the radio blackout while orbiting the far side of the Moon. Their track will be uploaded in full when they get within the coverage area on Maui.

‘Alenuihāhā Channel Crossing Trailer

paul — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:07:48 +0000

Hawai’i Kite Crossing Trailer from Aaron Culliney on Vimeo.

In summer 2010, Paul Franco and Aaron Culliney will attempt a first-time kite crossing of the ‘Alenuihāhā channel separating the Big Island of Hawai’i and Maui.

They follow in the wake of many other Hawaiian sailors ancient and modern who have braved the wind and waves in this notorious channel.

www.HawaiiKiteCrossing.com

Hawaiian GPS sponsorship!

paul — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:59:45 +0000

The Hawai’i Kite Crossing team is thrilled to get the sponsorship of Hawaiian GPS!

The team riders will be carrying GPS transmitters that will update their position in the next channel crossing every 30 seconds!

More details about the how to view the maps and training runs will be posted soon!

A . . . → Read More: Hawaiian GPS sponsorship!

Lana’i Crossing Video

paul — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:10:16 +0000

Lanai Crossing 2010 from Paul Franco on Vimeo.

June,10 2010
Paul Franco & Aaron Culliney
Crossed from Kanaha beach-Maui to Shipwreck beach-Lanai. First time ever on kites without a support boat. Over 50 miles in 3hrs. Here are some highlights of their journey……

Lana’i Crossing Completed!

paul — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:44:38 +0000

On June 10th, Paul Franco and Aaron Culliney kitesurfed over fifty miles in three hours, crossing from Kanaha Maui to Shipwreck Beach on the island of Lana’i.

The crew rode Naish kites and were not followed by any support boats into the small craft advisory conditions in the channels.

This run was a bit of a warm-up for the main event in 2010, coming soon!…

View Maui To Lanai Kite Crossing in a larger map

Hello kitesurfing world!

paul — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:16:11 +0000

Welcome to the new Hawai’i Kite Crossing website. Bear with us as we continue with the renovations.

To see the old site, go here.