Inside the Aston Maui Lu hotel. At the time this photo was taken in 2004, hotel needed refurbishment, but ideal for launching and location!

Paddling offshore

Just around the corner of the point is Lahaina

Self portrait, off Maui coast, 6:30am

Canoeing is the state sport of Hawaii. In the distance, off the bow, is a large outrigger racing canoe out for early morning practice.

Beach put-in at the hotel, about 100 ft from the room.

The Tahiti in Maui.

Another beach view, hotel in background.

Aston Maui Lu. If you bring your kayak, ask for an Ocean FRONT room. Most of the hotel is located across the highway and seperated from this beach.