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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Some may remember a trip from the Big Island to Hana and back made by Kelly Harrison and myself . Alenuihaha Crossing viewtopic.php?f=70&t=10417&hilit=Hana Kelly's going to attempt a real topper. Big Island to Kauai. He using a TI, but going single. (Matt this is truely some new territory for the Hobie) Left the northern tip of the Big Island (Keokeo) this morning. Made it to Hana in approx 3.5 hours. Must have been flying, close to 8-9knots. Wind was probably in the 20 + knot range. But broke two rudder pins. Evidently picked up some kind of a replacement at hardware store on Maui and is off again. Ironic after getting across the channel. He's now afraid he'll run out of good wind Thursday AM. Will try to post here, but Garth (store assistant) will be posting at: http://hawaiisailingkayaks.com/hkscforu ... opic=351.0 and on Facebook, Hawaii Island Sailors WIll be quite a feat. Aloha Dan |
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| Author: | Chekika [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Yes, that will be quite a feat. Please keep us posted. Regarding broken pins--was that with the new vertical rudder? Keith |
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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Believe so. |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
 You guys have no idea!! This is the IronMan of ocean crossings. Usually only attempted by >30' sailboats and 6 man outriggers with sail (and chase boat). Keith - It's a TI so it uses the same rudder pin regardless, I believe. Probably broke it surfing swells. The channel he's tackling now averages 8-12' seas and is 15-20' on really rough days. Where's he landing on Oahu? Wish we knew bout it B4. |
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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Well he's done Alenuihaha (now three times) He's done Molokai-Oahu racing OC-6 (not sure of number), plus raised on Hawaiian waters (father was original beach boy), etc His course to Kauai will be north of the other islands so he doesn't get sandwiched. And he was smart enough to drop the original start day full of small carft warnings.. So if anybody is going to do it he will. His greatest fear is getting caught with light winds due to the time length involved. Look at the wind predictions for Thursday. http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl/pages/gfe_graphics.php Backing very easterly and dropping. He knows he'll be tired and wants to sail versus peddle. So it will be non stop unless he runs into more equipment difficulties. But you might give Garth (808) 990-6699) your phone number in case he does decide to stop for any unforeseen problems. Aloha Dan |
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| Author: | bolerama [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
What an amazing feat! We'll be watching this thread intensely. |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Piece of cake!  It's only running 6-8ft now. This is exciting! We'll give them a call. Mahalo Dan. |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Going around Molokai in the dark in 20 knot winds and 6 foot wind waves worries me. But, as Dan says, If anyone can do it, it's Kelly! |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Most likely he'll lay over in Kahului tonight. Try Molokai Thursday. Then Oahu Friday. Etc. Anyway, that's what I would do. (IF I was Plenty Pupule  )
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Nope, he's worried about lighter winds later Thursday, so it full steam ahead! |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
This just got more interesting,.. 
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Kelly is stopping in Maui overnight for repairs and rest. |
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| Author: | AlohaDan [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
Just talked to Kelly. He's with Bob. Aborted trip due to equipment getting chewed up, and time delay interferring with business. Probably try from Maui to Kauai in a couple of weeks. Bob might post something on problems. Aloha Dan |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
That's Akamai. For anyone attempting this crossing, Kayak Bob's is the place on Maui to go for spare parts! On oahu, it's the Batcave. |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Big Island to Kauai- Yes that's Kauai!! |
NOHUHU wrote: For anyone attempting this crossing, Kayak Bob's is the place on Maui to go for spare parts! You've been peeking!!  Kelly bent an aka coming off a larger wave but sailed for another couple of hours to get picked up at Kahului boat ramp for the night. Kelly is fine, and back at work, but stay tuned, in a couple of weeks, for the next leg of the journey. |
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