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Being a single father, I think Maui is one of the safest places to raise a child. I, myself was raised overseas, and after graduating from PADI Dive College in 1980, I moved here with $300, a dive bag, and a job. I wasn't yet 19. Maui's waters have been good to me and my daughter and I've built my reputation as a fisherman, diver, and captain. My daughter is now 19½ and she is an excellent captain in her own right. Cradled by the Wav Raising a daughter on the water. Captain Dan Shaffer runs two specialized boats right from the beach for his Kaanapali Ocean Adventures. The "Sanity" runs amazing snorkel and whale watch tours, and the "Insane" jet boat zooms around like nobody's business! (808) 633-3138 and KaanapaliOceanAdventures.com. The Hawaiian Island chain is 1,500 miles long. Interesting fact:: DAN S HAFFER D i c k S arg e n t Maui is very special. When I travel away on vacation, I always end up yearning to get back home. Once I'm off the plane again, I know in every part of me that I'm where I belong. My wife and I find it important to take concrete steps to empower our home community here. We volunteer with Maui residents who don't have homes, and we provide scholarships to local students so they can find their brilliance more easily. Since 1988, Dick Sargent has built a wonderful business with the people running Sargent's Fine Jewelry. They showcase dynamic pieces by local and international designers that you'll just love forever! Check out their glass sculpture and perfume bottles, too. (808) 667-2131 and SargentsFineJewelry.com. Jewelry was first worn 75,000 years ago. Interesting fact:: Knowing You're Home Feel settled on-island with Dick. Favorit MY MAUI SEAN & M A R JON We met on Maui and fell in love at first sight. Both of us are into fitness so you'll find us running on the sand and doing push-ups on the beach. We've found that when you honestly focus on a goal and move toward it, things beyond your scope come together to assist. Maui has blessed us in that way, and we do our best to extend that care back to everyone we meet. Healthy Liftyle Embracing the freedom to choose. Sean and Marjon White built Surf Ripper together, and they have a hand in creating every design they sell in their Lahaina shop. Their unique apparel is inspired by a blend of athleticism, positivity, and ocean love, with a healthy dose of Gothic grunge. Radical! (808) 635-2903 and SurfRipper.com. Hawaiian surfers were first illustrated in 1779. Interesting fact:: 30