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Maui Nui Swim ʻAu I Nā Mokupuni ʻEkolu is a group swim- invited swimmers aim to swim tandem-solos across each channel with a single time recorded for each crossing. We aim to select swimmers of comparable ability and speed. There is usually one escort boat and swimmers must stay together. Alternative swims may be conducted without an escort boat. This 3-day event is for experienced swimmers only. Swimmers must also be able and willing to land on shore with waves and must be able to climb back on to an escort vessel after each swim. Those that apply and are accepted into the event must continue to furnish swimming benchmarks including distances and times to the event committee leading up to the event. Ocean conditions vary greatly and swimmers should expect to swim more than the linear distances recorded for each planned swim. In 2019, for example, swimmers swam over 36 miles (57.6 km) during the 3-day event due to strong currents. The swim has occurred 14 times and has had numerous successful completions. Note: This is a wild event. Nature cannot be controlled. There is no ocean craft and crew that can handle all ocean conditions. Weather conditions are carefully monitored and determine what swims are available during the 4-day window.
Maui Nui Swim ʻAu I Nā Mokupuni ʻEkolu is a group swim- invited swimmers aim to swim tandem-solos across each channel with a single time recorded for each crossing. We aim to select swimmers of comparable ability and speed. There is usually one escort boat and swimmers must stay together. Alternative swims may be conducted without an escort boat. This 3-day event is for experienced swimmers only. Swimmers must also be able and willing to land on shore with waves and must be able to climb back on to an escort vessel after each swim. Those that apply and are accepted into the event must continue to furnish swimming benchmarks including distances and times to the event committee leading up to the event. Ocean conditions vary greatly and swimmers should expect to swim more than the linear distances recorded for each planned swim. In 2019, for example, swimmers swam over 36 miles (57.6 km) during the 3-day event due to strong currents. The swim has occurred 14 times and has had numerous successful completions. Note: This is a wild event. Nature cannot be controlled. There is no ocean craft and crew that can handle all ocean conditions. Weather conditions are carefully monitored and determine what swims are available during the 4-day window.
Wild Swimming in Hawaiʻi
Wild Swimming in Hawaiʻi
Yoshi & Co. take on China Walls to Sandy's and stick a difficult landing.
CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION:
Channel swim crossings in Hawaiʻi are ratified 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 Maui Nui Swim that includes ʻAuʻau|Pailolo|Kalohi Channels with be ratified by HCSA and completion of the Maui Nui Swim that includes one or more alternative swims will be certified by Maui Nui Swim only.
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.
COACHING:
COACHING:
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 best swim partner keeps you swimming despite all obstacles. It is the person that leads you to think a lot less about yourself and a lot more about what is possible...
The best swim partner keeps you swimming despite all obstacles. It is the person that leads you to think a lot less about yourself and a lot more about what is possible...
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