I was 17 years old when I did my first downwind paddle on the famous Miller’s Run. It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life and one of the most exciting. I have not stopped since; it has literally become my life.
If the Hawaiian Islands are the spiritual home of downwind paddling, the Miller’s Run is the gym. We may go to church on Sundays, but we work on weekdays, and Miller’s is where the work gets done. Consistency, accessibility, and safety are what sets this downwind apart from any other. Whether you want to start downwind paddling or wish to become the best at it, the Miller's Run is a rite of passage. It is the world’s ultimate downwind training ground.
"IT’S AN ADDICTIVE DRUG — THE ADRENALINE/ ENDORPHIN COMBO — AND IF YOU WANT TO SEE ADDICTS, YOU SHOULD SPEND A SUMMER IN FISH HOEK."
You can paddle it often. The 12-km route is set at the base of what is known as the Cape of Good Hope, but for the sake of description, let’s revert to the original name— The Cape of Storms. This area is continuously being buffeted by massive seas and constant wind ranging from a mild breeze to storm force 10. As far as consistency goes, there is not a week that goes by that there is no wind, even a breeze. Since the Cape is sure to live up to its name, you can be sure to paddle this downwind every
