We sailed our Corsair trimaran from Oahu to Maui for the weekend. We drove the Road to Hana and found the most beautiful waterfall hike I've ever come across. The sailing started intense with sustained winds of 30+ knots and wild short period swell. Just a day later we found ourselves sailing in perfect spinnaker conditions, sledding down waves and riding puffs for miles at time. We drove the Road to Hana and stumbled into an almost hidden hike (with some directions from a friend). At the entrance we found a guava tree with ripe fruit that I snacked on throughout the hike. We hiked through a tropical forest and thick bamboo to find multiple waterfalls with deep pools perfect for cliff jumping. Absolute paradise. Feel free to ask questions or DM me if you'd like to know more about the journey.

Flying downwind

Teaching some first time sailors how to surf the Hawaiian swell. The challenge is always getting upwind, but once you're there, the ride back down is epic. Our Corsair F-31R might as well be a 31ft surfboard. We typically get a 5 knot boost once we drop in. 4ft, wide rolling swell outside Diamond Head (Oahu, HI) this day. The perfect size for a smooth ride downwind. Basic strategy to catch a wave: Turn the boat to a beam reach with waves quartering off the stern. When a set comes through, wait for the bow to start dropping behind the preceding wave before you start your turn to leeward. From here it's all about acceleration and smooth turns. If the boat starts accelerating, continue your turn down (to leeward). If you catch the wave hold it boat strait down the wave until the acceleration slows. At this point an immediate (but smooth) turn back up (to windward) will power the sails again. If it all works out you'll find yourself weaving down ocean swell like a pro surfer. Do it singlehanded or grab a friend to work the mainsheet. If you miss a wave, there's another one right behind it. Have fun! Note to future guests: jeans not recommended on Corsair trimarans unless you enjoy soggy bottoms. ?

Having fun, finding humpback whales, sailing fast, relaxing with guests and friends.

Captain Nick and First Mate Dan taking some fun people out for a ride with the a-symmetrical spinnaker (aka Kite). It's always fun getting people involved with the spinnaker launch who have never soon one. 1. Pre-feed the tack 2. Hoist! Like there's no tomorrow 3. Sheet! 4. Douse the Jib 5. Run with the waves ? Prior to launching the kite make sure all lines are rigged correctly (tack, halyard, sheet). It can be done short handed but 4 people is preferred on our trimaran. a. Bowman: rigs the kite and ensures a smooth launch, communicates issues back to the cockpit for adjustments and calls "Made" when hoist is complete. b. Pit: pre-feeds the tack, hoists the kite, douses jib. Makes adjustments based off of calls from the helmsman and bowman. Provides feedback c. Trimmer: assists with hoist (if necessary), sheets the spinnaker, assists with jib douse d. Helmsman: Holds broad reach or appropriate angle into the wind. Commands each step of the process (if not automatic), adjusts mainsail if necessary.

Sail, snorkel, relax and take in the sights. Our Corsair F-31 trimaran is one of the fastest sailboats in the Hawaiian islands. Day trips, or inter-island, we get there in style. Based out of Kewalo Basin Harbor in Honolulu.

Summer of 2019 I set out with my three crew mates to Deliver my F-31 trimaran to Hawaii. 12 wet, wild, exhausting days.

Captain Nick preparing for his Transpacific sail