B I would LOOOOVE to go to HI. I am an artist and some months back someone from Honolulu expressed an interest in selling my work in HI and maybe even opening a gallery. That was some months ago and maybe they were just blowing smoke up my butt but man that would be an ultimate buzz for me even just to make periodic trips to HI.
In the mean time I'll just keep putting out them positive vibes and maybe I'll make it to HI after all.
You might check out some of the sit-on-top kayaks. The are relatively easy to paddle and are a ton of fun in the waves too.