LAY BACK AND RELAX while your crew takes care of you. You do NOT have to know how to sail to board and experience our beautiful blue Pacific. Sailing with Sail Blue HI can be a sit-back and relax sailing boat tour!, and, yes, a HIGH to boot!. OR, as an experienced sailor, sign up for your private sailing charter today. ( All sailing is private; all levels of experience are a perfect fit for Kaikiwi.)
Any time is a good time to go sailing
Want to do something you’ll remember forever? Last night’s sunset cruise could well be that for all on board…perfect sailing conditions, humpback whales, (call it a whale sail; a whale watch), great company and conversation, AND THE MYSTERIOUS GREEN FLASH! Want to know more about the green flash? Come sail with me at sunset.
Set the tone (adventure, romance, fast sailing, slow easy sailing…) for your New Year and book a Hawaii private sailing charter A client this week (I am always interested, of course, how customers navigate to my site) said he had searched ” ‘un-touristy’ sailing charter”. ha ha. I love that Sail Blue Hawaii is thought of as different, AND un-touristy! Indeed, Sail Blue Hawaii does offer a different ocean experience than the many many catamaran tours (you’ll find online) where you “sail” with 59 of your closest friends. A novel approach another customer took to find exactly what she wanted was by the use of A.I “CoPilot”. Her request was immediately answered with the details sought and the suggestion of: “email capt.gaelyn@sailbluehawaii.com”. Do just that and you’ll find that we are priced right to get you out there.
5 best ideas that makes Sail Blue Hawaii unique and different
We raise sails at the beginning of your charter and sail the entire time. For Hawaii, where many others motor or motor-sail, this is a unique treat. Sailors love this, as does everyone else…newbies too. Welcome aboard a true sailing charter.
You have a uniquely private sailing charter. This means it’s only you and your family group. Perfect for romantic couples and celebrations too. No flu-bugs here.
This is custom sailing. Unlike other companies who have a strict timetable, you can sail any time of day you want and whatever length of time you wish. No one else on island offers this: you are limited to their schedule. Our islands are mostly graced with consistent trade winds so any time is a good time to go sailing.
Sailing lessons are offered for those wanting the taste. When else could one have the opportunity to put their hands on the wheel of a beautiful pricey yacht? Certainly no one else in Hawaii offers sailing lessons without you first signing up for the rigid ASA program on sub-par sailboats.
You get to bring your own food and beverage. With today’s dietary needs, nothing is worse than having a pre-catered expensive menu, with foods you cannot eat, and having that cost hidden in your charter fee. You will appreciate this too if you have keiki.
HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR
by setting sail with Sail Blue Hawaii. You can navigate to the website with tag “un-touristy” sailing and/or using A.I. with your unique request. You’ll leave the chaos of snorkeling with a hundred others to others and appreciate the QUIET and PEACE of true sailing. There is no crowd as you leave the tour bus and the overloaded tour catamaran behind. The wind is our engine and the ocean is our song. You will not be disappointed with your choice of Hawaii’s best private sailing “off the beaten track”.
Searching the web, you WILL, of course, find a sailboat charter in Hawaii. What a dream to get out and sail our beautiful islands! There are few charter companies, perhaps only one :-), who offer a REAL sailing experience, hoisting sail at the beginning of your charter and sailing back to the top of the channel at the end. A sailboat charter may well be the highlight of your Hawaii vacation. You’ll leave the chaos of snorkelling with a hundred others to others and appreciate the QUIET and PEACE of sailing. There is no crowd as you leave the tour bus and the overloaded tour catamaran behind. The wind is our engine and the ocean is our song.
Kaikiwi in “Cruising Compass”:
A few years back, the e-magazine I follow, “Cruising Compass”, reached out to readers to share their boat’s name and story. Kaikiwi and Captain Gaelyn were immediately mentioned and I was thrilled to see Kaikiwi in print! in a magazine! WOW.
A few weeks ago I put out a call for your favourite boat name or the story behind the naming of your boat. I’ve received many interesting stories and I’ll share a few at a time.
Gaelyn Penberthy shared the story of Kaikiwi, her Beneteau 411, pictured above. Gaelyn was born and raised in New Zealand before finding the warmer waters of Hawaii to sail as a charter captain. What does “Kaikiwi mean? “Kai” in Hawaiian means salt water and most know “kiwi” as the global nickname for a New Zealander. A simple and unique boat name that summarizes the experiences of Captain Gaelyn, a true salt water kiwi.
Please continue to share your naming story and send photos of unique boat names you have come across. Send them along to us at cruisingcompass@bwsailing.com.
Choose Sail Blue Hawaii
for your next sailboat/ KAIKIWI charter while here in Hawaii. This time of year is busy with both locals and tourists sailing so get booked now for your desired time and duration. Booking is easy. You will not be disappointed!!
Vacationing in Hawaii MUST include a private charter while on Oahu. “Kaikiwi” sails from Oahu’s south (protected) shore, not far from Waikiki, past beautiful coastline in the cobalt blue blue waters of our Pacific. Wildlife such as green sea turtles, “honu”, dolphins, “nai’a”, humpback whales, “kohola” (in winter season only), and flying fish, “malolo” are some of the critters we may see as we sail. Beautiful views of Oahu, Diamond Head and, on clear days, far in the distance, Molokai and Lanai can sometimes be seen.
Should we book at the beginning or end of our vacation?
Of course, this is a personal preference. Some choose day-one to get over their jet lag and, before they left home, already booked a private sailing charter with Sail Blue Hawaii for day-two. This is perfect. You can sit back and relax, taking in the stunning sights of ocean and land. Having this “do-nothing” second day of vacation will pump you with the excitement and wonder that is Hawaii, while adjusting to Hawaiian time.
Others choose the last day for their private Oahu charter. Before they leave home they book, most commonly, a beautiful and unforgettable sunset cruise. This highlight is keeping them warm and happy as they pack their bags for the cold flight home. An adventurous day-sail is also a common option. Photos and videos of this last day on Kaikiwi, their private Oahu sailboat, keep their memories flowing, certainly taking much HI home with them.
Better, yet. Sail both :-):
“Our first sail was so exceptional that I texted her just a few days later to see if we could go out again before returning home. Our second sail was even more spectacular than the first. The trade winds were perfect, the scenery was breathtaking, and once again, Captain Gaelyn made the entire experience educational, comfortable, and memorable, including seeing sea turtles and dolphins in the distance. Starting and ending our vacation on the water with her was truly special, and it’s an experience I will carry with me forever. I cannot recommend Sail Blue Hawaii enough, especially for anyone who wants to experience the beauty and thrill of true ocean sailing. I will absolutely be referring all of my sailing friends to Captain Gaelyn and Kaikiwi Sail Blue Hawaii. Captain Gaelyn, thank you for sharing KaiKiwi with us!” you are so welcome!!!
So there you have it ! Book your private charter Oahu today with Sail Blue Hawaii. Pre-booking before you leave home, ensures the charter day and time of your choice…beginning, ending, middling…or all THREE! LOL The season ahead is busy..time slots fill fast so do pre-book a week or two out.*** Local or tourist…set your holiday season with the gift of Sail Blue Hawaii’s private charter Oahu … pleasure guaranteed!
(***last-minute bookings are of course also accommodated, room permitting)
Welcome aboard Sail Blue Hawaii to experience Hawaii tradewind sailing at its best. Leave the tour bus behind and experience something different and unique…it may well be the highlight of your Hawaii vacation.
Where do we sail to?
“Kaikiwi” sails from Oahu’s south (protected) shore, not far from Waikiki, past beautiful coastline in the cobalt blue blue waters of our Pacific. Wildlife such as green sea turtles, “honu”, dolphins, “nai’a”, humpback whales, “kohola” (in winter season only), and flying fish, “malolo” are some of the critters we may see as we sail. Beautiful views of Oahu, Diamond Head and, on clear days, far in the distance, Molokai and Lanai can sometimes be seen. This is not “destination” sailing. “Destination” is sailing.
What if I have never been on a sail boat before?
The beauty of a private sailing charter is that the experience your little group has is customised (Kaikiwi is USCG certified for 1-6 passengers). You don’t need to have ever sailed before: I can tone it down or ramp it up to meet your group’s needs and expectations. Sailing outside Diamond Head is not for everyone. So, if your group decides so, we don’t go. It’s easy enough; just tell me who you all are… newby or a seasoned sailor, or part and part.
Email capt.gaelyn@sailbluehawaii.com today to book your Hawaii tradewind sail. The beauty and quiet of your private sailing charter may well amaze you.
