Individual channel crossings are officially certified by the Hawaiian Channel Swimming Association (HCSA). The HCSA’s rules must be strictly followed and are available at https://hawaiianchannelswim.org. Completion of the official Maui Nui Swim event will be certified by Maui Nui Swim only.
COST:
Historically a $1600 donation was needed per person to swim all 3 channels. The current and final cost is determined once the total pool of swimmers has been determined. All other costs are at the swimmers expense: These costs may include, but are not limited to, the costs of travel to/from Hawaiian islands, ground transport, hotel, food, feeds, medical care, and gear. Certification of each swimmer’s successful channel crossing(s) comes at no additional cost.
CREW BROUGHT BY SWIMMERS:
Swimmers are encouraged to bring a support person to help with feedings. All additional persons intending to be on the escort boat must be approved in advance of the event. Support personnel accompanying swimmers on the escort boat are intended to aid in the conduct of the swim and are not permitted for other purposes.
Steven Minaglia created ʻAu I Nā Mokupuni ʻEkolu Maui Nui Swim in 2017. He has completed the event as a swimmer in every year the event has been run.
The Maui Nui Swim
Established 2017