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.
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.
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.
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