7 day cruise and learn sailing experience in Hawaii
Experience the Hawaiian islands from a unique perspective while cruising aboard a sailboat to beautiful locations in Hawaii that are off the beaten tourist path. The Hawaii Offshore Sailing Experience is a 7 day “cruise and learn” sailing adventure aboard the classic s/v Gemini, led by an experienced and friendly, professional sailing instructor / Captain and tour guide. This program is an intermediate to advanced offshore sailing and learning experience for private or semi private groups, which includes sailing instruction leading to world recognized ASA certification.
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In this 7 day sailing adventure you can expect to live aboard a 35 ft classic style sailboat with 2 to 4 student /crew (+ instructor / Captain = 5 max total aboard) and learn all aspects of cruising life on a sailboat, including: safety procedures and equipment, trip preparation, navigation and weather planning, diesel engine and systems maintenance, sail theory and practice, anchoring/ mooring practice, heavy weather and offshore tactics and provisioning/ preparing and enjoying healthy, delicious, simple meals aboard. Your Captain / instructor will be aboard with you for 7 days and lead the experience but everyone will work together to make it all happen. At the start of Day 1, you will plan the sailing itinerary with your crew based on the weather forecast and boat’s capabilities and generally can plan to sail from our homeport on Oahu to anchorages and harbors around Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Oahu. Kauai and the Big Island are also possibilities but these islands are further and require more time at sea and a night time crossing. Sailing to Molokai may also include some unforgettable land exploration, led by an experienced local, to places rarely visited in Hawaii. The typical 7 day itinerary is:
Day 1: Meet at 9am, plan & prepare for the trip, set sail by mid afternoon, cruise and anchor off Waikiki
Day 2: Sail to Molokai, anchor and spend the night in Lono Harbor
Day 3: Sail to Lanai, anchor and spend the night off West Lanai
Day 4: Sail to Maui, anchor and spend the night off West Maui
Day 5: Sail to Molokai, anchor and spend the night in Kaunakakai
Day 6: Explore Molokai by land, spend 2nd night in Kaunakakai
Day 7: Sail back to Oahu (longest leg), return home after sunset.
Possible variations (depending on weather): West Oahu, Windward Oahu, North shore of Molokai
Other variations are possible but this plan involves sailing by day and getting to our destinations in daylight and maximizing the experience, balanced with safety.
Course price and inclusions:
• $<email to inquire> per person / $<email to inquire!> for a private group of up to 4
• Price includes 7 days accommodation and sailing itinerary. Provisions (food) is a shared expense.
Includes: shared accommodations and single bunk aboard a small but comfortable sailboat. Couples signing up may share the private forward cabin. The boat has a functional galley (kitchen) and head (restroom) for everyone to share. Clean linens (towels, sheets, pillows, blankets) are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Snorkeling gear is also available for while we’re anchored but you are welcome to bring your own.
• $<email to inquire> + books per ASA certification (optional) per person
The Hawaii Offshore Sailing Experience course program is ideally suited for ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising + ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising courses. ASA 105 Coastal Navigation is a prerequisite for ASA 104 and can be conducted during this program as well. ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising is also a possibility for experienced sailors. The prerequisite ASA 101 Basic Keelboat course can be scheduled and conducted the two days prior to the Hawaii Offshore Sailing Experience, to make it a complete and intensive 9 day program. ASA 101 can be conducted in two full days and the price is $<email to inquire> + books, per person. If you have prior sailing experience, ASA allows for experienced sailors to challenge the standards and test out of the prerequisite course.
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Sailing in Hawaii can be done year round and courses are scheduled whenever there is interest. For more information and to join the adventure, contact: Greg@SolSeas.com. We look forward to sailing with you!