Departures · Lanikai Beach / Kailua Beach Park (beach launch)
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Launch from the Lanikai beach paths before 9 AM — the bay is glassy and the paddle to the Mokuluas takes only 20 minutes.
Land only on Moku Nui (the north Mokulua) — Moku Iki is a bird sanctuary with no landing allowed.
Watch for sea turtles resting on the outer reef; federal law requires a 10-foot buffer.
The trade winds build through the afternoon: morning paddlers go out with a tailwind, afternoon paddlers work harder heading back.
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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.