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Travelogues
This section has more in-depth articles about particular Places we have been. This image is from our approach to Hilo in 2008.
Overview of Sailing the Hawaiian Islands
This overview of sailing the Hawaiian Islands is intended for those contemplating sailing there or even those planning to charter once there. Despite those nay sayers who say Hawaii is not great cruising, we loved it. Each island had its own character, providing lots of variety. You do have to be prepared to anchor out, […]
Cruising Notes: Kaneohe Bay, Oahu
Overview | Hawaii | Maui | Molokai | Oahu | Kaua’i Kaneohe Bay Amenities Service Description Notes moorage Up to 3 nights free Very dicey bottom – sand on coral. Lots of scope and back down on your anchor for a couple of minutes to make sure it’s set. Coral surrounds every channel here and […]
Cruising Notes: Hilo, Big Island (Hawaii)
Overview | Hawaii | Maui | Molokai | Oahu | Kaua’i Radio Bay Amenities Service Description Notes moorage $10/night for 40′ boat. Stern tie to wall if room or anchor fairly protected but you’ll spin on your anchor line unless you double-anchor showers free, hot & cold get key from harbor office water faucet at […]
Cruising Notes: Lahaina, Maui
Overview | Hawaii | Maui | Molokai | Oahu | Kaua’i Lahaina Amenities Service Description Notes moorage $10/night for 40′ boat. mooring balls available. Occasionally there will be room in the 99-slip marina – call the harbormaster. This is a VERY crowded and busy marina. showers none hose at end of dock water faucet at […]
Cruising Notes: Kaunakakai Harbor, Molokai
Overview | Hawaii | Maui | Molokai | Oahu | Kaua’i Kaunakakai Harbor Amenities Service Description Notes moorage $9/night for 40′ boat to anchor out. Stay well away back from the land-end of the dock – large fuel barges and their tow boats must maneuver in here. showers free, hot & cold water yes faucet […]
