Author: Capt. Gaelyn

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Learn to sail in Hawaii

The Louis Vuitton Cup is at this moment being sailed in Barcelona. Whether you’re an avid Cup follower and know a bit or a lot about sailing, or just interested in sailing lessons to learn the ropes, Sail Blue Hawaii can give you a lesson at your level. By the way, the LVC leads up to the America’s Cup, the most exciting event in yacht racing. Well worth watching at any stage of sailing know-how.

Talking about “learning the ropes”

Choose Sail Blue Hawaii for a genuine sailing lesson aboard your own private yacht. Talking about “learning the ropes,” the first thing you learn in sailing is that they are “lines”, not ropes. A rookie shows who s/he is because their ease (or lack of) with the nautical language will give them away in a heartbeat. And there is nothing wrong with being a rookie…we all start at the beginning. Boating, and especially sailing, does indeed have its own language and it is learned over time by just being around sailors and being onboard. Sit back and listen and you can learn a lot through osmosis. OR, participate, ask questions, and learn with hands-on, and you will soon be talking this language too. What fun!

sailing lessons in Honolulu

You can understand from the way these docklines above are tied what kind of boater each is. You can even maybe sum up how they handle their boat and, perhaps, how “bristol” (shipshape) their boat is. Two different styles, indeed! I know whose boat I want to sail on.

Come on over to Sail Blue Hawaii….

…. for some Oahu sailing. If you don’t care for a sailing lesson, GREAT!..just sit back, relax, indulge yourself in a private sailing charter and the gift of “just being out there” and I bet you go home with some of that nautical language in your head, whether you want it there or not. 😉

DON’T DREAM YOUR LIFE, LIVE YOUR DREAM

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Say “YES”…Hawaii’s best private proposal at sea

The Hawaiian islands are known for their romance. So, what could be more perfect than saying “YES” aboard your own private yacht at sunrise or sunset? YES, trust Sail Blue Hawaii…Hawaii’s best proposal at sea …with this incredibly important event. Sailing this romantic Hawaii marriage proposal will guarantee she says “yes.”

Saying “yes” is just the beginning

May the love you share today be just as strong every day in all the years to come. You will look back on this day as not just the highlight of your Hawaii vacation, but the highlight of your lives. Your private Hawaii marriage proposal at sea will set the tone for your lives together as you sail off into the pacific’s incredible sunrise or sunset.

video by Dro Gregorian: Proto-Pilot.com.

Trust Sail Blue Hawaii LLC, Hawaii’s best private proposal cruise, with your Hawaii proposal while sailing on your own private yacht. Romance, baby!

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Hawaii’s best private sunset charter

The sunset cruise, Hawaii’s best private sunset charter, was almost over. After a long, beautiful afternoon sail, we sailed gently into sunset hour. It’s that time when you go from the tranquility of sailing to turning the engine on and heading back in the channel. I always feel the disappointment in my charterers as I turn the engine on…the highlight of their Hawaii vacation is almost over.

We all thought the highlight would be the sunset

The couple, who were delighting in the beautiful moments of sunset, were sitting at the bow when I looked astern to check no one was behind me before I turned back to the channel and ohhhh…a large school of dolphins was swimming towards us. Sunset was astonishing but more astonishing were these dolphins who deliberately came to swim alongside Kaikiwi. So, I kept Kaikiwi heading towards sunset as the dolphins swam with us. As the sunset became more orange in its final moments, the Hawaiian spinner dolphins were doing what they do best…jumping and spinning and swimming alongside and around us, to the delight of my charterers. Dinner reservations were forgotten, the dolphins taking precedence. In my 30 years of being a charter boat captain, this was a highlight even for me. Check out why:

Sail Blue Hawaii Sunset Cruise; Hawaii’s BEST private sunset charter:

the dolphin is closer than it appears 🙂
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Scattering ashes at Sea in Hawaii

Hawaii has a strong spiritual energy both on and off the ocean so it is no surprise that a farewell at sea is a healing and soothing way to help say goodbye and help you to have strength as you begin this life change.

Call Sail Blue Hawaii for your custom ash scattering at sea.  Let us know about your loved one and how you want to celebrate their life.

What time of day should we sail?

A gentle sunrise cruise is popular. A great way to greet your new day and celebrate your loved one. “Kaikiwi” has lots of shade so time of day does not affect heat/ sun exposure.
So, a day-sail is also a good choice. Sunset cruising is very popular. All are options for your private Hawaii ash scattering. Remember your loved one as your captain sails your private sail boat upon Oahu’s stunning azure waters. Take your time, there is no rush.

Gone from my sight.

 “I am standing upon the seashore. A ship spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. 

She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.

Then, someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!”

“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all.  She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me, not in her.

And just at the moment when someone says, “There, she is gone!” there are other eyes watching her approach and other voices ready to take up the glad shout:
“Here she comes!”
And that is dying.“

– Henry Van Dyke, a 19th Century clergyman, educator, poet, and religious writer

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Call Sail Blue Hawaii to schedule your private Hawaii ash scattering, life celebration at sea.

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Honolulu’s Best Private Sailing Charter

Sailing In Oahu
Kaikiwi happy at anchor

Kaikiwi sails from Oahu’s south shore. You will embark at Kewalo Basin boat harbor, not far from Waikiki beach hotels. We sail past beautiful coastline in the cobalt blue blue waters of our Pacific. The south shore is the protected side of Oahu: calm and crystal clear, making it the perfect sailing destination.

Why go sailing Oahu?

Common marine wildlife sightings on Oahu are for example, Hawaiian green sea turtles, honu, dolphins, nai’a, and humpback whales, kohola (in winter season only). In addition, flying fish, malolo are some of the critters we may see as we sail about the island.

Incredible sights while sailing

Beautiful breathtaking views of Diamond Head are just one of the highlights while sailing Oahu. On clear days, although far in the distance, Molokai and Lanai can sometimes be seen. This is not destination sailing, destination is sailing!

Those cobalt blue waters we sail in (mentioned above) are remarked about with awe every time we go sailing. It’s just as if someone came along and dropped colouring in the water before we sailed. It is exceptional.

Come see for yourselves! Call Sail Blue Hawaii today for your exceptional Honolulu’s best private sailing charter