Motor Yacht ‘Nakoa’ Aground in Maui Freed, Then Sinks
After breaking free from a mooring and drifting onto the rocks in a marine reserve in Maui more than two weeks ago, a nearly 100-ft motor yacht was finally extracted from shore by a salvage team, but sank a short time later in open water.
Big Motor Yacht Runs Aground at Famed Surf Spot on Maui
On Monday, a 94-ft motor yacht, identified as the 'Nakoa', reportedly broke free of its mooring, drifted onto the reef at Honolua Bay, Maui, Hawaii, and subsequently began to leak diesel.
11th Hour Provides Grant to Polynesian Voyaging Society
The Polynesian Voyaging Society is has received a grant funded by 11th Hour, to support programs ocean based environmental missions.
Epic Rampage for the Ages in Lahaina, Hawaii
Last week's powerboater rampage in Newport Beach left a path of destruction, but it still pales in comparison to one we wrote about back in 1984.
Satellites Displace Message-in-a-Bottle Workers
How many cruisers are still sending a message in a bottle?
Vicarious Transpac Thrills Aboard the Pac52 Callisto
Bill Colombo, who manages the Pac52 Callisto, sent us this link to aerial drone footage of their mid-Pacific Transpac run.
Is 46 Seconds the Magic Number in the Transpac?
The 2021 Transpac is off! The first seven boats started yesterday.
We Missed the 2020 Pacific Cup but Look Forward to Transpac 2021
Rob Moore reminded racers that whether racing upwind or down, it's wise to keep weight out of the ends of the boat.
Makani Andrews Nails a Port-Tack Start in Hawaii
Makani Andrews nails the port tack start in the El Toro Junior North Americans.
Hawaii Yankee Jesse Andrews, Part Two
Jesse Andrews has been an assistant coach for the University of Hawaii’s Rainbows for 23 years, after completing an All-American sailing career at the UH Manoa campus.
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