The Kaiwi Channel, which is also known as the Molokai Channel, lies between Molokai and Oahu. Its maximum depth is 2,202 feet (671 m) and it spans 25.8 miles (41.5 km). It has a reputation of being one of the toughest ocean channels in the world because of the usually strong winds, strong currents and large swells. It is also known for being very unpredictable. One moment it may be calm as calm as a lake and then it suddenly it turns into a raging roller coaster ride. The annual Molokai Hoe outrigger canoe competition takes place in this channel. More than 1,000 expert paddlers, who come to Hawaii from around the world, participate in this event. The literal meaning of kaiwi in the Hawaiian language is “the bone.”
A submerged shield volcano called Penguin Bank lies to the west of Molokai and within the Kaiwi Channel. It is an area of relatively shallow water. The bank is about 10 miles (16 km) wide, 20 miles (32 km) long and the water depth is around 200 feet (60 m). There has been ongoing talk to build wind turbines on Penguin Bank.
http://www.to-hawaii.com/oceanchannels.php
What direction does that current qo, and what is its usual strenqth in early-mid-December, accordinq to scuba divers in the area?
Oh - and why would HRS 841-3 not be in effect for Fuddy’s “death”, aqain?