Re: [Paddlewise] Hawaii (and Everglades) in Dec/Jan?

> The water is also warm !!! And Jan, Feb, and March are grate for whale
> watching ... They are here already !

I've seen one near Isla San Marcos in Baja. About 40 ft long I think.

Kirby is right - it is warm in Baja now - compared to BC. Was 22 C (73 F)
with 12-20 knots winds about 50% of the time, but only 12 C (55 F) at night.
Nights begin at 6 pm now. Water in tidal pools on New Year eve was like
somewhere west of Victoria in July :-), which isn't in my comfort range.
Water in open sea was much colder. Hawaii don't have that much contrat
between day and night temperature.  Besides, shuttle from Maui airport for a
few bucks will take me to a secured campsite near Lahaina in less than an
hour, which is nothing compared to Mexican bus adventures.  There is another
nice camp near Hana, but on the north coast, unfortunately. Not much
wilderness camping there, but staying in a $5 camp and doing day-paddling
would be nice too. A little bit noisy and crowdy after Baja or BC, but,
well, you can't have everything.

Incidentally (thanks, Bob) - after I've sent my message, I thought of
Everglades.  Couple of brief questions: how about mosquitos in Everglades in
late Dec, and what itinerary may look like for a week-long trip, considering
air/bus/taxi connection (it's a Feathercraft), launch site with fresh water,
approximate route with more beaches and less chikee stands? (less power
boaters would be nice too).
Alex.
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