Hawaii is one of the most isolated group of islands in the world which for sailors is both an appeal and a distraction. It's a long way to Hawaii from mainland USA with nothing but open sea between. Winter storms can bring about rough seas and cyclones are a threat in late summer. Unfortunately there are few sailing charter companies offering extended trips around the islands although you may well hook up with yachties at Honolulu harbour who offer trips on their yachts on a casual basis. Fully serviced marinas are at Honolulu and KoOlina on Oahu, Lihue on Kauai, Honokohau (Kailua) on the Big Island and Lahaina on Maui. Hanalai Bay and Poipu on Kauai are also popular berthing spots.
Renting small hoby cats is more practical and can be done at most major resorts around the islands.
The picturesque beaches, clear skies and warm sea breeze along the Kona Coast of the Big Island make sailing trips favourable. Plenty of sailing charters operate out of Honokohau Marina a few miles north of Kailua Town.
Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:
Cook Islands Sailing
Fiji Sailing
Samoa Sailing
Tonga Sailing
Tahiti Sailing
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