Aloha from Oahu

Wydah · 06-09-2008, 22:36

Hello,

I am a greenhorn sailor living in Oahu, HI.

My father (Bloodhound) recommended that I sign up for this forum in order to find a boat owner who is in need of a crew member. I do have a boat of my own, but it is 4000 miles away in Oklahoma; just can't afford to purchase, maintain, or store a boat here in Hawaii!

I do know the basics of sailing. Any task or position I will accept. Please note that I am not looking for EMPLOYMENT, simply experience and the joy of sailing!

Please message or send an e-mail!

SkiprJohn · 07-09-2008, 02:43

Aloha Wydah,
Welcome aboard! There are a few Oahu sailors who occasionally post on this forum. I hope they respond so you can catch a ride from time to time.
I've had the opportunity to sail aboard a Soling and think they are a great boat. Very racey.
Kind regards,
JohnL

**Ex-Calif** · 07-09-2008, 20:42

Hi Wydah and welcome aboard. I hope you can find some hawaii sailors to catch a ride with.

Gudgeon · 13-09-2008, 13:54

Aloha Wydah
Here are some options on Oahu. Not sure what type of sailing adventure you are looking for. Race season is coming to an end.
Walk the docks at Ala Wai harbor on a Friday afternoon 4-5 Pm as there is a beer can race every Friday 52 weeks a year sponsored by Hawaii YC. You can also try Waikiki YC in Ala Moana park at the same time. WYC is having a membership drive and might have a military membership. PM me for more informationn WYC. Wyc has cruising group that has trips and non members are invited to meeting to meet skippers owners. Look for flyers at RBM an WYC. HYC has cruisng fleet also see HYC web site.
Rainbow Bay Marina (Navy MWR) has a Thursday night series I think it is free to active duty in Rhodes 19's and 420's. You cant take sail lessons there also. They have a Cal or Catalina for rent for in harbor use only. Hickam AFB has a marina and some small boat but I am not familiar with their program.
Kaneohe YC has fun races on Thursdays I do not know any details.

Wydah · 15-09-2008, 16:15

Thanks for the heads up! I will definitely check it out.

06-09-2008, 22:36	#1
Wydah Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Schofield Barracks, Oahu HI Boat: 1972 Soling US-585 Posts: 5	Aloha from Oahu Hello, I am a greenhorn sailor living in Oahu, HI. My father (Bloodhound) recommended that I sign up for this forum in order to find a boat owner who is in need of a crew member. I do have a boat of my own, but it is 4000 miles away in Oklahoma; just can't afford to purchase, maintain, or store a boat here in Hawaii! I do know the basics of sailing. Any task or position I will accept. Please note that I am not looking for EMPLOYMENT, simply experience and the joy of sailing! Please message or send an e-mail! __________________

07-09-2008, 20:42	#3
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! & J24 Born in Fire Posts: 3,259 Images: 4	Hi Wydah and welcome aboard. I hope you can find some hawaii sailors to catch a ride with. __________________ Dan Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

15-09-2008, 16:15	#5
Wydah Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Schofield Barracks, Oahu HI Boat: 1972 Soling US-585 Posts: 5	Thanks for the heads up! I will definitely check it out. __________________

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07-09-2008, 02:43	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Wydah, Welcome aboard! There are a few Oahu sailors who occasionally post on this forum. I hope they respond so you can catch a ride from time to time. I've had the opportunity to sail aboard a Soling and think they are a great boat. Very racey. Kind regards, JohnL

13-09-2008, 13:54	#4
Gudgeon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hawaii Boat: Tartan 4400 Boondoggle Posts: 20	Aloha Wydah Here are some options on Oahu. Not sure what type of sailing adventure you are looking for. Race season is coming to an end. Walk the docks at Ala Wai harbor on a Friday afternoon 4-5 Pm as there is a beer can race every Friday 52 weeks a year sponsored by Hawaii YC. You can also try Waikiki YC in Ala Moana park at the same time. WYC is having a membership drive and might have a military membership. PM me for more informationn WYC. Wyc has cruising group that has trips and non members are invited to meeting to meet skippers owners. Look for flyers at RBM an WYC. HYC has cruisng fleet also see HYC web site. Rainbow Bay Marina (Navy MWR) has a Thursday night series I think it is free to active duty in Rhodes 19's and 420's. You cant take sail lessons there also. They have a Cal or Catalina for rent for in harbor use only. Hickam AFB has a marina and some small boat but I am not familiar with their program. Kaneohe YC has fun races on Thursdays I do not know any details.