Papahanaumokuakea – Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Exploring the Enigmatic Beauty of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies a pristine and remote archipelago known as the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Spanning over 1,200 miles, these untouched islands are a treasure trove of ecological wonders and cultural significance. In this blog, we embark on a virtual…
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle or Honu
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles: An Endangered Species Worth Protecting The Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, also known as Honu in Hawaiian, is one of Hawaii’s most beloved and iconic animals. With their distinctive greenish-brown shells and gentle, curious nature, these turtles have captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. However, the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle…
The Great Mahele
The Great Māhele: The Origin Of Hawaiian Land Titles At the time of Captain Cook’s contact with the Hawaiian Islands the land was divided into several independent Kingdoms. By right of conquest, each King was owner of all the lands within his jurisdiction. After selecting lands for himself, the King allotted the remaining to the…
Molokai in a Nutshell
Molokai is a very special place here in Hawaii, a place shrouded in secrecy and mystery even to locals from the different islands. My friends were always surprise at my extensive knowledge of the island – its place names, stories and people. My father, who is a photographer, is an expert in Molokai place names….
Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Racing
On our tours I often talk about how I got into Hawaiian canoe sailing in the first place, which led to our awesome tour here at Maui Sailing Canoe. I grew up racing outriggers on Oahu, paddling mostly for the Outrigger Canoe Club and Punahou School (it is an interscholastic sport here in Hawaii).
Snorkeling Sea Life
Guests often ask what kind of ocean life we see on our tours. I’ll talk here about what we’ve seen over the seventeen years of operating Maui Sailing Canoe, and spending possibly more time sailing and paddling the beautiful water of Wailea more than anyone. Although we rarely go to snorkel Molokini, honestly, the nearshore…