How do you protect yourself on a Hawaii vacation? There are new rules coming from the State of Hawaii.
11 thoughts on “New State Rules Coming Following Flood Drowning”
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How do you protect yourself on a Hawaii vacation? There are new rules coming from the State of Hawaii.
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My husband & I went on this very tour a few years ago. It was promoted @ the condo presentation as suitable for all ages. It was not–as it was very muddy and the path was full of tree roots. Crossing the creek with the rope to hang onto wasn’t easy. This was on a sunny, pleasant day. I’d recommend the trip for the younger & able and certainly not during inclement weather. Upset that this would happen to anyone. Have been to Kauai probably 40 times or more. It surely is a paradise on earth.
I saw a video on facebook about a boat tour going into caves along the ocean. Would you happen to know what island and operator runs this?
Mahalo,
Pearla
Hi Pearla,
Look up Big Island kayak cave tours and you’ll find multiple operators.
Aloha.
Yes, the power of the ocean is very powerful, I found out first hand. We were having a family outing on Electric Beach, Honalulu, Ouwho. I was not watching the ocean but had my head down looking for seashells. I was about 5 feet from the shore line and thought I was safe. A very large wave came and knocked me off my feet and was dragging me in. I could not get my footing as wave after wave would grab my and pull me down. If it wasn’t for and husband and adult son saving me I wouldn’t be here telling my story. Also, do remember the buddy system. My heart goes out to the lost ones and their families.
Seems like common sense to avoid a tour of this nature during a flood watch by both the company and any potential participant.
I don’t believe more rules and regulations are the answer.. And your going to shut tours down during a flash flood warning times.. On kauai.. So is that like 200 days a year? It’s a sad accident. But stop regulating paradise out of existence.. Mahalo
I was on the island the day this drowning occurred. The skies were clear over the river, but clouds must have been massing over the mountains, unknown to the kayakers. Always check weather.gov for warnings. Conditions change quickly. The guides knew of the danger but went anyway.
Hi Marsha.
Good to hear from you again and thanks for your input.
Aloha.
Please, we are planning to vacation in Waikiki as a family of 5. Ages from 4 to 9. We want a hotel or vrbo walking distance to touristy things, but reasonable price. Thank you so much!
Hi Angela.
There are so many choices available to you. As a starting point we’d suggest our friend Andrew’s highly acclaimed guide book, Oahu Revealed.
Aloha.
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