Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sprecklesville can be reached by turning on Stable Road 1.4 miles past the intersection
of Hana and Haleakala Highways. On Stable Road there are two main launching points
known as Euro Beach and Camp One. Euro Beach (named for the number of European
windsurfers who frequent the spot) is the closest to Hana Highway, and Camp One is the
spot toward the end of Stable Road. Both have short access roads off Stable Road which
lead down to small parking areas by the beach. There isn't any kitesurfing allowed here
because the beaches are directly beneath the flight path of departing aircraft, so don't be
startled when a jet engine roars over your head while you're rigging up on the sand.
If you're an avid windsurfer, you already know without reading this topic that
Ho'okipa Beach Park
is the mecca for the world's best windsurfers. For visitors, the best
place for watching these front-flipping professionals is from the western tip of the beach
(the side closest to Pa'ia), since this is the section most frequented by the windsurfing
crowd. Since Ho'okipa is a multiuse area for a variety of water sports, there is a rule that
states if there are more than 10 surfers in the water at The Point then there isn't any wind-
surfing allowed. Conveniently, however, good windsurfing conditions make for bad surf-
ing conditions, so on windy days most surfers will just move down to the surf break known
as Pavilions slightly more protected from the wind. Parking can be tough at Ho'okipa, so
if you're only coming here to watch the windsurfers, it's best to park up along the highway
and leave the spots closer to shore for those who need to move their gear.
