Recent Sailing Charters/ Sail Blue Hawaii Sailing Stories

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A Perfect Hawaii Sailing Charter

You have just navigated your way to Sail Blue Hawaii LLC and your perfect Hawaii sailing charter. “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, famous Diamond Head and, on clear days, far in the distance, Molokai and Lanai can sometimes be seen.

Talking about Navigation…

I was sailing with a family the other day and happened to mention that new boats are sold without a compass. Astounding, I know. They couldn’t believe it either. Well then, how the heck to you get from A to B? Everything today is electronic, from your charts to your navigation systems. Hence…no (“need for a”) compass. It’s like kids growing up and not knowing how to tie their shoe laces or even what a shoe lace is. In many ways, the young generations can be envied for what is at their fingertips. But it is very sad the day the compass dies, along with the paper chart (which cannot be purchased any more. If you really must have one, you have to special order it.) I love to have my hands and eyes all over paper charts. I love to use and teach with my compass. I am hanging on.

Kaikiwi’s compass can double as an inclinometer

A six-year-old, looking at my compass, asked if it is my “tip meter”. Sweet.

“The Riddle of the Compass”

is an intriguing book by Amir D. Aczel. The story of the compass is shrouded in mystery and myth, yet most will agree it begins around the time of the birth of Christ in ancient China. It is an historical and scientific exploration of the magnetic compass, arguing it was the single most transformative invention after the wheel. The book traces the device’s evolution from ancient Chinese divination tools to its revolutionary impact on global navigation, commerce, and the Age of Exploration. Have it read to you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvybyr-du5w or buy it from your local book store.

I found this to be a gripping read…truly.

How can you learn more about Sailing and Navigation et al, in real time?

Whether a sailing lesson or a casual private sailing charter, Sail Blue Hawaii can customise your special sailing request. It’s while sailing you can ask all questions…a far better way to learn than thru AI. AI is not even close.

Navigate your way to Sail Blue Hawaii LLC and your perfect Hawaii sailing charter.

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The Perfect Hawaii Sunset Cruise Experience

I was going to write about something else this week, but last night changed my mind during the most perfect Hawaii sunset cruise. What made it perfect? The conditions were awesome with the 12-18 knot trade winds that Hawaii is known for. But so much more than that: a husband wishing to celebrate his wife and mother’s day with their adult children. It was a surprise for her but not the family. They were all “mum”, so to speak, and did brilliantly. “Mum” did not know what was happening until she was driven to the harbour and walked to Kaikiwi, Sail Blue Hawaii’s beautiful Beneteau 42. What a privilege for me to share their special evening.

Celebrate Special Moments aboard Hawaii’s Best Private Sailing Charters

Because this is custom sailing, you can sail any time of day you want and whatever length of time you wish. Our islands are almost consistently graced with trade winds so any time is a good time to go sailing…✨✨✨magical SUNRISE cruise, full-sail morning or afternoon cruise, romantic/ peaceful SUNSET cruise.✨✨✨ It is all good. And recently we’ve been having those most perfect conditions allowing us to sail way outside the Diamond Head line.

Ladies, your turn: a Unique Father’s Day Hawaii Sailing Gift

The biggest gift you could ever give your loved one is a private sailing charter with Sail Blue Hawaii. Father’s Day is around the corner and if you don’t have a plan, just can’t figure out what to do to celebrate your man…this is one over-the-top gift. It may well be the highlight of his (and yours) lifetime. Whether it’s just the two of you, or with your kids. Sign up now for your father’s day cruise, any time of day.

Sign up NOW for your Most Perfect Hawaii Sunset cruise:

Zoom in on this..is there a green flash? Taken 05/10/26…Mother’s Day

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The Best Sailing Tour in Hawaii

Hawaii is one of the best places in the world to go sailing—warm trade winds, clear water, dolphins, turtles, and dramatic coastlines on every island. Whether you’ve never sailed before or you are an “old salt”, the best Oahu sailing tour is, without doubt, the one Sail Blue Hawaii offers: an authentic sailing experience. Whether you choose a full-sail day-sail, sunset romance, sunrise cruising, sailing “just because”, “no-reason” sailing, this is REAL sailing; custom PRIVATE sailing. You get to choose; it’s entirely up to you, whatever your vibe is. (Do understand the use of “you” throughout this post refers to “you and yours”.)

What is an authentic sailing experience?

Do we really sail? YES! with Sail Blue HI, unlike other “sailing charter” companies who boast “sailing”, sails are hoisted once clear of the channel and are doused (“struck”) around the same salty place at the end of your sailing charter. Same is true even on a romantic sunset cruise when the sail plan is lighter to align with the relaxing sunset-hour vibe.

Why your sailing tour in Hawaii is so special

Let me count the ways LOL:

  • It’s super easy to get to Kewalo Basin (Honolulu) where your 42-ft Beneteau “KAIKIWI”, the best-kept charter boat in the islands, awaits YOU.
  • This is a PRIVATE sail…that on its own is so very very special. Leave the Waikiki crowds behind or on that catamaran following you out the channel. Those folks on the crowded cat are jealous of your beautiful space.
  • Whether a full-sail day-sail, a sunrise sail, a special event sail, or an evening sunset sail, it is a perfect, low-effort sailing experience for you. What a vacation!

But that is not all:

  • NO engine; NO exhaust fumes. Just the beautiful, peaceful sounds of waves lapping against the hull and the wind in the sails. What we all need today is this kind of peace. You and yours deserve this pleasure. Yes you do!

Skip the lines. Choose the best sailing tour in Hawaii. Dive into your sailing adventure NOW. Or book for next week, next month. It may well be the highlight of your HI vacation.

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Hawaii Sunrise Sailing Charter

Nothing beats the morning peace and beauty that a Hawaii sunrise sailing charter gives. Because this is custom sailing, we can, of course, sail any time of day you want and whatever length of time you wish. But if you choose sunrise, your day begins with magic. The rest of your day becomes just a breeze.

When is a good time to go sailing?

Our islands are most consistently graced with trade winds so any time is a good time to go sailing…✨magical SUNRISE, full- sail morning and afternoon, romantic/ peaceful / easy SUNSET.✨  It is all good.  Choosing a sunrise cruise for a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, even saying “I DO”, will make that day and that year a highlight, remembered for a lifetime.

magical sunrise over Diamond Head

So, kiss the tour bus goodbye. Take the ride of your life with the wind off Waikiki as your engine, hearing the lapping of gentle waves on the boat’s hull.

Email now to book your Hawaii (SUNRISE) sailing charter:

mailto:capt.gaelyn@sailbluehawaii.com?subject=Ahoy%20Capt!

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A perfect close-reach Hawaii sailing charter

One particular day, recently, the wind was just a little south of east, creating the perfect close-reach Hawaiian sailing charter. My clients loved the ride: “we’ve NEVER been this far out before…the island is getting small”. The video actually shows how large Oahu is, and we still couldn’t get the west end in the frame. Have to sail even further south for that!

How long should we sail?

Unfortunately, this particular day, at the above turn-around, we realised we had not planned well enough for destination Tahiti. Another day, perhaps.

What will we see?

With a keen eye, we could faintly see the nearest island, Moloka’i. There was too much moisture in the air to see it crisply.

We were blessed with a sighting of a mum, calf and escort humpback whale swimming west, home to Alaska.

Factoids about Humpback Whales

Closer to shore, a lone honu (green sea turtle) raised its lazy head and gave us an eyeful of eyeball.

All in all it was a brilliant 4-hr sail. A perfect amount of time for all.

Do email to schedule your perfect close-reach Hawaiian sailing charter (or whatever the wind dishes up):

YES, we really do sail.

with Sail BLUE Hawaii, the horizon is no limit

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