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Jaws

Jaws. By Eric Kelly. Jaws Beach. Hawaiian name is Peahi . Located on the island of Maui in Hawaii Big wave surf spot located on the north side of the island It is a deep water reef break Waves can reach speeds of 30 mph and heights of 60 feet at times. Conditions.

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Jaws

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  1. Jaws By Eric Kelly

  2. Jaws Beach • Hawaiian name is Peahi. • Located on the island of Maui in Hawaii • Big wave surf spot located on the north side of the island • It is a deep water reef break • Waves can reach speeds of 30 mph and heights of 60 feet at times

  3. Conditions • Waves largest in winter and fall due to immense storms around Alaska • Large wave comes from deep reef off shore that reach heights of 3,000 feet • Trade Winds blow NE to ENE, more so in winter • Summer Land Temp- High 85 Low 71 • Winter Land Temp- High 78 Low 62 • Summer Ocean Temp- 80 degree average • Winter Ocean Temp- 74 degree average • Rain fall average 70 inches, droughts common

  4. Weather • Severe storms form in winter to create giant waves • Summer is calm and creates long gently rolling sets • Swell direction is usually North Northeast • Considered one of the most beautiful place on earth because of constant warm weather with clear skies.

  5. Surfing • Best big wave surfing is during winter. • Waves reach heights of over 60 feet • Tow in surfing is best for these waves • Most surfers use a short board with a rounded tip • Some of the best big wave surfers come to Jaws to experience the giant waves • Documentaries such as Stacey Peralta's Riding Giants and Dana Brown's Step Into Liquid were shot here

  6. Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U66qW7kBVnM • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWO_Jxxjtok • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35nfeDOFic

  7. Animal Life • Some land animals include deer, sheep, pigs (boar), donkeys, and goats. • Sea animals include jellyfish, squid, dolphins and sharks • Hawaiian waters are home to some of the deadliest sharks in the world • They include whale sharks, tiger sharks, bull sharks, and the most famous Great White shark

  8. Languages • Only state with two official languages, English and Hawaiian • Hawaiian is a dialect of the Polynesian tongue • Alphabet has only 12 letters • It is mainly dead now and is mostly used in the cultural songs and street signs • Shaka sign is iconic surfing hand shake which means anything from hello, thank you, and good bye

  9. Localism • Surfers stick together out on waves and have been known to be violent towards people who show disrespect • Usually extremely crowded because of great weather and consistency of solid waves. • Local tradition includes luaus and hula dancing • Ceremonies and shows are put on that included women dancing in grass skirts to drum music and various fire tricks • Most of the revenue comes from the tourist attraction to the resorts

  10. Hawaiian People

  11. Travel Costs • Trip planned for November 20-27 • Airline costs- $1650 • Hotel Costs- $870 • Car Rental- $250 • Total Cost- $2770

  12. Source Page • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U66qW7kBVnM • http://www.trails.com/topo.aspx?trailid=JGS002-023 • http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/HAWAII.htm • http://www.hawaii-guide.com/content/posts/hawaii_plants_and_animals • http://www.hawaii-guide.com/content/posts/the_hawaiian_language_and_shaka • http://travel.travelocity.com/trips/SelectHotel.do;jsessionid=D70639B116CE675D4A3765AABE49D612.p0618?travelPackageId=-2084689214&SEQ=13201272591181012011&sessionResponseType=hotelShopResponse • http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Maui.html

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