The KCA has been a very strong partner of the Ocean Safety Officers and the Maui Parks Dept. to encourage lifeguard service in Makena. This has been a multi-year effort complicated by the fact that the State and County had to work together to make it a reality. Prior to this service Ocean Safety Officers from Kihei had to travel either by water or roadway to reach the site of water emergencies in the Makena area. Makena Big Beach will also be the home base for JS 14, a jet ski located on site.”