The whale encounter lasted maybe 30 seconds at most, and happened a little over a year ago here in Maui when I was just learning to paddleboard. It was a moment that I will never forget. Paddleboarding with whales? I was hooked.

I have berated myself for being scattered and silly and boring in those times. Even irresponsible, and that is just plain unhelpful selftalk.

This is a beautiful place to be anchored, to be sure. But I wonder every time I see them, why are they not out to sea, taking in all that sailboats have to offer?