[Sailmc]

I have spent some time anchoring on the south shore of Maui and on the Big Island. There is a lack of all weather anchorages on both these Islands and you must play the weather well. On Maui you can anchor in the town of Hana. My two favorite anchorages on Maui are Mamalou Bay which is more of a bight than a bay and La Pareuse which is in sight of Molokini crater. At Mamalou you anchor at the base of a 300'' sheer cliff which continues to rise to the peak of Haleakala which is usually poking above the clouds.I''m sure these are not the correct spellings. You should have both these places to yourself. On the Big Island on the northwest side there are several anchorages. A bit rolly but not too bad. Around the northeast tip are the "valleys". The scenery is spectacular but again you need the right weather window to be there.Hope this whets your appetite. If you would like some more info email me directly and I will try to put you in touch with a local skipper who knows those waters extremely well.