WitrynaOne of the first lessons I learned was to stay out of the Alenuihaha channel between Maui and Hawaii whenever possible. The tall mountains of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on Hawaii and Haleakala on Maui restrict the Trade Wind flow and the winds were compressed through the Alenuihaha Channel. The sun, later in the day, heated the … WitrynaPaul Exner — “The heaviest wind in the Alenuihaha Channel I’ve sailed in the 22 times I’ve crossed the Alenuihaha was 45-knots sustained for 10-hours, fore-reaching from …

From the Field: Standup Paddleboarders Prepare to Cross Hawaii’s …

WitrynaThe Alenuihaha Channel between Maui’s 10,000-foot peak and Hawaii’s 13,000-foot peaks is the worst stretch of water in the whole island group, and crossing farther to the east would have meant beating into 35 to 40-plus knots and short, confused seas. WitrynaUnder normal trade wind conditions (7-8 m s-1), winds at the channel entrance are 1-2 m s-1 faster than upstream due to the convergence of the deflected airflows by the … nw wind \u0026 solar company profile

Wintertime Easterly and Southeasterly Airflow in the ‘Alenuihāhā ...

WitrynaFlying across the Alenuihaha Channel from Maui to Big Island Hawaii. Notice the rough waters and high waves of the Pacific Ocean."The water between Maui and ... WitrynaTABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Hawaii Deep Water Cable Program •••••••••••••••• Impact of Roughness on ... WitrynaUnder normal trade wind conditions (7-8 m s-1), winds at the channel entrance are 1-2 m s-1 faster than upstream due to the convergence of the deflected airflows by the islands of Maui and Hawai ... nw wind and solar seattle