❋

May 13 - 17, 2026

Maui Makai 2026

Register 
What to Expect

Where wind, water, and ideas collide.

World-class kite and windsurfing along Maui’s legendary shores—whether you’re advanced or learning, the ocean sets the rhythm.

Wednesday

6.30pm:  Opening Dinner @ Bella Surf Cafe (Registered Attendees & Sponsors Event)*


Thursday

8-9.30am  Breakfast & Content Sessions at Bella Surf Cafe (Registered Attendees & Sponsors Event)*

11.30am Beach Setup at Nash Beach

1.30pm Beach Lunch

5.30pm  Upcountry Sunset Dinner, Sponsored by CRV, at Ocean Vodka  (Makai Community Event)**


Friday

11.30am Beach Setup at Nash Beach

1.30pm Beach Lunch

6.30pm Beachfront Dinner, Sponsored by Mercury, at Ole Ole Kai (Registered Attendees & Sponsors Event)*


Saturday

11.30am Beach Setup at Nash Beach

1.30pm Beach Lunch

5-7pm  Pizza and Beers at Kite Beach (Makai Community Event)**


Sunday

10am Brunch @ Home of Ben & Callie Holz in Haiku

Flights

  • Fly into OGG

  • All event activity takes place within 30 minutes of the airport

  • Please arrive before the opening dinner, 6.30pm on Weds May 14th

  • Depart after closing dinner Saturday May 17th 9.00pm.

  • Flights are cheap right now!

Crash Pads

You want to stay on the North Shore, within 15 minutes of the airport. All Events will take place within 15-20 minutes drive of the airport.

Paia

Airbnb & VRBO

  • If you get a house and want help filling it, we can send out a blast to attendees!

Kahalui

  • This is the town where OGG airport is located. Staying in these hotels isn’t quintessential Maui, but you won’t be at the hotel much anyway. This is equidistant between the Kite Beach and Paia Town events.

  • Marriot, Maui Seaside

About Us

Maui Makai’s Mission:  To bring together a community of builders that contribute stoke on and off the water.

What we love about this community is how life-long personal and business relationships are built through a shared passion for challenging ourselves kiting, winging and surfing together in the mighty pacific ocean.

* Registered Attendees & Sponsors Event:  These dinners are spaced constrained and focused on bringing together an intimate group to discuss a day of kiting and the company building journey. Maui Makai registered attendees only. Capacity 50

**Makai Community Event: These dinners are designed to bring together our larger community of friends, locals, unregistered spouses and significant others. Capacity 60.