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Recent Aloha Dock Visitors
 Camdeboo,
a 50' steel sloop, arrived June 21st at the Aloha dock with Campbell
Good and Jennifer Handley aboard. Since 2006 they've been sailing
throughout the South Pacific as far as New Zealand. Camdeboo's
website and sailing blog can be found here.
 Sequoia,
and Outbound 44, with Craig and Barbara Johnson aboard, has been enjoying
some R&R at the Aloha Dock since June 16th. Last hailing from
La Paz, Baja California, Mexico, they've been loving Honolulu and
the warm and friendly people at the Hawaii Yacht Club! They will be
heading back to Oregon in a couple of weeks for their son's wedding,
and to continue to explore Barbara's (a Cellist) musical interests.
Their extensive cruising webpage can be found here.
Great having you here Sequoia!
 Midnight
Blue, a dark and shiny Camper Nicholson ketch with Tim Callahan
and Jane Isreal aboard, arrived at the Aloha Dock June 30th, 2011.
Tim and Jane and Midnight Blue, homeported in St. John, USVI,
have spent the last 5 years cruising in Mexico. After crossing the
Pacific to Hawaii, they are not sure where they're headed next but
feel confident that it will "involve surfing!" Aloha Midnight
Blue!
 Freedom,
a stalwart and well-traveled Downeaster 38, arrived June 21, 2011,
at our docks from Lahaina, Maui. Robert and Kelita Parker have been
sailing the Pacific, after leaving California in 2008. Freedom
is currently enroute to Morro Bay, California, via Hanalei Bay, Kauai,
where they will wrap up a 3 year voyage. Ray Fowler has just come
aboard as crew for the final part of the journey. Smooth sailing to
you Freedom!
Ka'sala, a beautiful Coast 34 with Douglas and Lyneita
Swanson aboard, hailing from British Columbia, arrived safely from
Puerto Vallarta,  Mexico,
via Hilo, Maui, and Molokai the week of June 13th. Doug and Lyneita
began their adventure in July, 2010 as they sailed from their hometown
of Comox, British Columbia down the North American coast to Mexico
for the winter. Along the way they had memorable stops in Port Townsend,
Coos Bay and Eureka, spending September in the San Francisco Bay area.
Leaving San Diego in mid November and, after investigating some of
the more remote western Baja anchorages, Ka'sala arrived in La Paz
in time for Christmas. Early in the year Doug and Lyneita crossed
the Sea of Cortez to Mazatlan, continuing down the Mexican coast as
far as Barra de Navidad, before returning to Puerto Vallarta to make
ready for their first long offshore passage to Hawaii in late April.
After 23 days at sea they were happy to see Hilo and enjoyed exploring
the Big Island before continuing on to Maui and Molokai. They are
now here, at the Hawaii Yacht Club, enjoying their last few days of
tropical sunshine before returning to Canada at the end of June. Have
they found the meaning of life along the way? Check out their blog
here,to
find out the answer, sometime in August.
 Before,
a 1984 Beneteau First 42, built in France, with Richard and Lee Roll
aboard, arrived from San Franciso on Thanksgiving Day. Before's
voyage to Hawaii began, originally, in rainy Seattle, Washington.
Voyaging under sail "Before" it's too late, Richard and
Lee plan to depart for the Marshall Islands by the end January, 2011,
with long-range plans of sailing to the Mediterranean. 4 yr. old Kazeko
, a miniature Schnauzer is traveling with them. Sue Beilan, Infini,
reporting.
 Infini,
a Westsail 43, with the Beilan's, Mike and Sue, with son Matthew aboard,
arrived at our docks from the Marquesas, following a brief stop in
Hilo. They've been cruising for the last 3 1/2 years, with stops including
the Northwest Caribbean, Belize, Guatemala, Rio Dulce, Honduras, the
San Blas Islands, Columbia, Panama, the Panama Canal, The Galapagos,
Easter Island, Pitcairn, Gambier Islands, Tuomotos, just to name a
few...they've been busy. Words of wisdom from Mike and Sue, TDP (two
different people) aboard, and so make appropriate allowances, Baby
Steps - don't try to do a circumnavigation all in one day, slow down,
and Meet People - it's why they're out there.
Check out their cruising blog and extensive photos from their journeys,
at svinfini.blogspot.com.
Mike Phillips, Maggie B., reporting.
 Saah-Saah,
(pronounced"Sarah-Sarah") an FPB
64, Steve Dashew-designed motor-vessel, piloted by crew Bill Henry,
John Lawler, and Brian Rickard, stopped by the Hawaii Yacht Club's
Aloha Dock for US Customs check-in, en route from the Kelly Archer
boatyard in Auckland, NZ. Their next destination is Anacortes, WA,
Saah-Saah's new homeport. This new design (Hull #2), unofficially
but affectionately known as the "un-sailboat" is
Steve Dashew's innovative break from his well-known performance-orientated
Deerfoot design. A short list of the appointments of this stoutly-built
aluminum vessel includes a warm cherry-wood interior, midship "joy
stick" controlled console below a redundant exterior flybridge
control station, a large-capacity refrigerator and two large freezers,
dish washer, two washers and dryers (one set for the guest suite!),
trash compactor, convection microwave oven, central heating and air
conditioning, and 50 GPH water maker, all powered by a 12KW Onan generator
and driven by a muscular 235HP John Deere single screw diesel engine.
Intended for world cruising, the Saah-Saah is wired for 220
and 110 voltage of 60 or 50 cycles. Carrying 2,000 gal. of fresh water
and 3,400 gallons of fuel, she averages 9.3 knots @ 4 gallons/hr.
As quoted by the delivery crew, "You no longer say 'Land Ho!'.
You now say, 'do we have WIFI?'" More information about this
unique vessel can be found at www.dashewoffshore.com.
- John Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 Pilialoha,
(Beloved Companion) A 39 ft. Beneteau sloop captained by owner Rick
Hamill and crewed by brothers George Wolfe, Art Wolfe, and wife Narilee,
made the crossing from Santa Cruz, California to Oahu in 23 days.
Encountering predominantly light winds along the way they were able
to fly their kite "almost everyday." - John
Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 HGL
is a 35 foot Yamaha sloop owned and sailed by Shigetsugu Nakanouchi.
This intrepid vessel is phonetically named after Hagar, biblical mother
to Ishmael, who in turn inspired Melville when he named his infamous
whaling captain. Skipper and ship arrived from Nakaminato, Japan,
with Captain Nakanouchi singlehanding the windward passage to Oahu
in "only" 46 days. Prior to this challenging crossing, Shigetsugu's
sailing experience had been seasonal day sailing around Japan's various
islands for the past 9 years. Enjoying a brief respite, and comfortably
tied to the Aloha Dock at the Hawaii Yacht Club, Shigetsugu explained
his voyaging plans, which are to sail back to Japan next May via the
Marquesas and Tahiti Archipelagos with a brief visit to the Ogasawa
Islands. Shigetsugu describes these islands as Japan's version of
the Galapagos Islands. We at the Hawaii Yacht Club wish him well.
- John & Ivy Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
Mist, a 40 ft. Cape George cutter, owned and sailed
by Elba Borgen and Susan Travers rhumbed lined from Seattle to Hilo
in 21 days. Veterans of previous cruising forays to Mexico and the
Marquesas Archipelago, they are enjoying their brief stay at the Aloha
Dock while taking in the sights of Oahu. They are flying back to the
mainland soon to re-stock the"cruising kitty," and will
return to continue their Pacific crossing early in 2011. Susan and
Elba's amazing adventures can be followed on Mist's sailing
blog: www.svMist.com.
- John Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 Jonathan,
an S-2 sloop, owned and captained by long time Maui resident John
McClean, is completing a Hawaiian Island circumnavigation dedicated
to the memory of his father, Bob McClean, who recently passed away,
leaving the boat to John. "My Father's memory is strong throughout
the boat," says John. "Often I hear my father's voice speaking
to me when I'm sailing." John plans to return to Maui, taking
"The long road home." John's father took up sailing at the
age of 58, circumnavigating the world 20 years ago on this S-2. John
is constantly inspired by his father's sailing achievements late in
life. Aloha, John. John Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 El
Corazon, a cutter rigged Hylas 44. Captained and owned by
Richard Navarro and crewed by long time friends Richard Dorn and Jerry
Faustino made the crossing from Newport Beach, California to Hawaii
in a respectable time of 17 days. Taking some time to visit several
harbors throughout Hawaii and enjoying the tourist sites on Oahu they
recently set off for their return trip to Newport Beach. Confronted
by strong trade winds and building seas that swept away their working
jib, they were forced to spend the majority of their fuel in an attempt
to complete their crossing. Deciding it was wiser to return to Hawaii
to refuel and replace their head sail, they returned to the Hawaii
Yacht Club Aloha Dock where they are making repairs and replacing
their jib. They are looking forward to setting off once again in a
second attempt to return to the mainland. They wish to extend their
sincere thanks and appreciation for all the hospitality shown to them
by the members of HYC and recommend that any vessel attempting to
return to the mainland "carry enough Chorizo and Tapa Tio"
to make the crossing. We wish them well. ` John
Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 Bliss,
a 49' retired Moorings Jeanneau Sloop, with delivery captain Michael
and his two crew, Rich and Lio, are taking a well-earned respite on
the Aloha Dock. Arriving in August, 2010, from Tapia, Samoa after
22 days at sea, they are making a few repairs and getting some rest
before leaving for San Francisco, California.
The crew of Bliss recounts an amusing mis-adventure with Lio
requiring medical attention mid-passage, for bites and lacerations,
following an encounter with a large, recently caught Barracuda. They
also laughingly tell of blowing their headsail and the VHF antenna
falling off the masthead early during their delivery. Fair winds to
Bliss and crew!
John Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 Salt
Peter, a 36' Catalina sloop, arrived at the Aloha dock the
week of August 23rd, with Captain Peter Jenvay aboard. Having just
taken up sailing only 2 years ago, Capitan Peter is living out his
dream of soloing to Hawaii on his own boat. Peter made the crossing
from Marina del Ray, California to Hilo, Hawaii in 28 days and is
enjoying his short stay on the Aloha dock before returning to California.
Just enough time in Hawaii for a plate lunch and a beer, perhaps.
Peter reports he nearly ran into a sea wall below Koko Head in the
dark of night, just prior to arriving in Honolulu. While nearing Oahu,
he'd turned off his AIS due to its constant alarming.
Peter's advice is to "Do it while you can." Aloha, Peter.
John Cruz, Ruby Slippers, Reporting
 Sugata,
a Hans Christian 38 MK II Cutter, with skipper and crew, Todd Huss,
Susan Detwiler, Sequoia Crooks, arrived from Baja California enroute
to San Francisco, during an extended voyage. They enjoyed HYC hospitality
during June and early July, 2010.
Aloha Sugata! And from Sugata's
excellent blog detailing Sagata's travels:
"After all of our sightseeing and surfing, we were ready to
set sail for San Francisco on Saturday, July 3. But then Todd scrutinized
the weather and decided it would be better to wait a day, to let a
low pressure system pass through the North Pacific ahead of us. And
since our spot on the Aloha Dock of the Hawaii Yacht Club gave us
front row seats for the fireworks on the 4th, well, we decided we
might as well stay til the 5th."
Jim Grant, Una Mara, Reporting
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