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How can you Identify a Humpback?

Look for the white markings on the ventral side of his flukes, and at the width of the notch between each fluke. Each humpback has his or her own pattern and notch width size. Want to see if "your whale" has been spotted feeding in South East Alaskan waters? Click Here.

How To Buy a Snorkel Mask that Won't Leak

Find the perfect fit in 4 easy steps!

Hold the mask to your face without the strap and breathe in through your nose. If suction keeps the mask on your face, you know it's the right size.
Now, position the back of the strap way up on the crown of your head. If you wear the strap too low, you're gonna' get a leak.
Loosen the strap so that you can pull the mask away from your face about an inch with very little effort. Too tight, and you're gonna get a leak!
Before your put your face in the water, have your buddy check to make sure there's no hair stuck between the mask and your face. Enjoy your happy leak-free snorkel adventure!

That's all there is to it! Next time you're in need of the perfect fitting mask, stop by Ocean Sports at the Queens MarketPlace and choose from our wide selection of quality gear. We're open daily from 7:30 am till 9:30 pm, or call us at (808)886-6666 ext. 213.

How to tell the Difference Between a Shark and a Dolphin from Far Away

Shark (on top) swishes his tail side to side. Dolphins move their tails up and down.

Do you know the easiest way to distinguish whether that big creature swimming rapidly towards you is a dolphin or a shark?

Watch the way it swims...dolphins propel themselves through the water by moving their tails up and down vertically. Sharks and other fish move their tails from side to side.

Aristotle was the first person to document this difference around 350 B.C.

We, at Ocean Sports, sincerely hope you'll never need to use this information for anything other than winning a trivia contest!

How to Paddle a Kayak

Paddling is easy for all ages!

Our sit-on-top kayaks are a fun and easy way to explore the Bay or the Lagoon. So, how do you paddle? It's easy!

Hold the shaft of the paddle with your hands about shoulder width apart.
Place a blade in the water about 2 feet or so from you; the shaft should be on a slight angle with the lower blade tilted away from you.
Use your lower hand to pull the blade straight toward you.
To go straight, alternate strokes on each side of the boat.
To turn, drag the paddle in the water behind you close to the boat. The kayak will turn towards the same side as the blade. If you paddle hard on just one side, you'll turn towards the side opposite of the one you're paddling on.

Now, practice your skills with us at Anaeho'omalu Bay or the Hilton Waikoloa Village Lagoon. We'll save a boat for you!

How to NOT Sound Like a Greenhorn when you Step Aboard a Boat

Impress your friends with your nautical know-how.

It's simple. Just use the terms "port" and "starboard" correctly.

Stand at the back (extra points if you call anywhere behind you "aft") and look forward ("fore").
In this position, anywhere to your left is "port", and anywhere to your right is "starboard".
Here's the tricky part...if you now turn and face the rear (aft) of the boat, the side that used to be "port" is STILL "port".
And...an easy way to remember all of this is that "port" and "left" both have 4 letters...but "starboard" and "right" are both longer words.

Got it? Good! Show off your mastery of nautical terminology with us on any of our daily boat cruises. We promise we'll be impressed!