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Founder of Maui Nui Swim Steven Minaglia featured in Hawaiʻi Style Magazine.

During the 10th Annual Maui Nui Swim held in January 2026 swimmer Bec Hamilton raised over $11,000 for PONO Legal, a Maui-based organization that provides free legal services to communities affected by the Maui wildfires.

Check us out in the December January 2026 edition of hana hou! April 2025 Maui Nui Swim organized Tim Lorge's swim across the Moloka'i Channel.

Steven Minaglia consults for the new Tsugaru Strait Cross Swim organization then joins a relay team as part of an exhibition swim.

Read about Andrea Washburgerʻs record setting swim across the Molokaʻi Channel in 2024 planned and organized by Steven Minaglia of Maui Nui Swim.

Swim alternatives to cross Kealaikahiki Channel and Alalakeiki Channel in Hawaiʻi.

Jon Storm wrote a book about his experience at the 2024 summer session of Maui Nui Swim.

Colby Dimsdale's awesome 2024 Molokaʻi Channel cross.

3 For 3, The ʻAu I Nā Mokupuni ʻEkolu Swim Challenge – World Open Water Swimming AssociationCourtesy of Carl Kawauchi, Hawaii Channel Association, Hawaii. One of the uncompleted channel swims on the world's stage is a difficult triple crossing

Channel Swimming With Aloha – World Open Water Swimming AssociationChannel Swimming With Aloha Courtesy of Dr. Steven Minaglia, Maui - Molokai - Lanai, Hawaii. The 3rd Annual ʻAu I Nā Mokupuni ʻEkolu Swim Challenge was

Cracking The Code For Hawaiian Channel Crossings – World Open Water Swimming AssociationSteven Minaglia offers a variety of information and guidance for crossing channels in the State of Hawaii, specifically between Maui, Lanai and Molokai

Moonless nights increase risk of cookiecutter shark attacks on live humans.

Researchers find link between shark bites and moonResearchers say there is a link between shark bites and the presence of the moon.

Researcher analyzes cookiecutter shark bites among channel swimmersA recent study from University of Hawaiʻi researcher Steven Minaglia, a channel swimmer himself, found a striking association between cookiecutter shark bites and moonless nights. Speaking to The Conversation's Maddie Bender, Minaglia said he's going to keep a close eye on swimmers for recurring patterns.

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