MĀLAMA I KE KAI ‘O WAIPI‘O

Community. Connection. Stewardship.

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Our mission is to ensure ocean access for Hawaii Island residents to perpetuate traditional forms of wave riding, fishing, gathering, and other shoreline activities that sustain a thriving Waipi‘o Valley.

Days since Emergency Proclamation. 

  • SIGN THE PETITION
    On Feb. 25, 2022 Waipi’o Valley access was cut off to the community under Mayor Mitch Roth’s Emergency Proclamation. Access was allowed for some while denied to others. Sign the petition to show support for community access.
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  • LINK TO SURVEY
    If you are a Hawai‘i resident,  have a strong history of connection to Waipi‘o,  and are concerned about being denied access, please link above to submit a testimonial. Itʻs important that the mayor understand the diversity in our community.

TESTIMONIALS

Why is Waipi’o important to you? 

Chelsea Croy

As a gathering place for my ohana and friends. Waipi’o is also one of the most consistent surf breaks on the island. To some this may seem trivial or like a luxury, but for many including my husband surfing is a deep seated passion that not only keeps him healthy and happy but serves as a way to stay connected to our ‘aina and to a greater purpose. Without surfing he loses a part of himself. And as new parents to 9 month old twins we need daddy to be nourished and Waipi’o provides this for him.

Chelsea Croy
Jerry Bess

Waipi’o is important to me for my mental, physical and spiritual health. It allows me the opportunity to disconnect from daily life and get in touch with my mana/ spiritual strength. I feel grounded and rejuvenated to start my day after surfing in this magical Hawaiian valley. After surfing in Wapi’o for over 30 years, I have ridden and seen some of the most beautiful waves there as well as have made a lifelong surfing Ohana.

Jerry Bess
Steve Welsh

Apart from the intense beauty and the great surf, there is a spirit here that I’ve not found anywhere else in Hawai‘i. In the last fifty years I can honestly say it is my favorite place on the Big Island. To not be allowed down in the valley is a shocking development. To not be able to watch the sunrise from the beach or paddle the coast makes me want to cry.

Steve Welsh