New Skin

Seaquell needed a facelift. Liam, Josh, Kyle and Brian prepped the hull for the new cover and it didn't take Liam long to fill the boat with plenty of hot air...

Pilots, Sharks and a water bottle.

We found a small pod of Pilot Whales with two Oceanic Whitetip Sharks close behind. Crinkling an empty plastic water bottle under water brought both of the sharks right to the side of the boat for a closer view. I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it myself.

High and Dry

Found this local fishing boat up on the rocks at Honaunau today. No storms or bad weather, must have drifted up on a high tide?

Chillin'

Captain Liam and a buddy hanging out while the rest of the crew snorkels in the bay by Pu'u Honua O' Honaunau.

Captain Cook Monument

IN MEMORY OF THE GREAT CIRCUMNAVIGATOR CAPTAIN JAMES COOK R.N. WHO DISCOVERED THESE ISLANDS ON THE 10th OF JANUARY, A.D. 1778 AND FELL NEAR THIS SPOT ON THE 14th OF FEBRUARY A.D. 1779. 

THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED IN NOVEMBER A.D. 1874 BY SOME OF HIS FELLOW COUNTRYMEN

Pilot Whales

We spotted a huge pod of Pilot Whales about 2 miles offshore of Ka'awaloa. They were logging on the surface, probably resting after feeding on squid last night. The pod was spread out as far as we could see. Here Brian is thinking about jumping in for a closer look. Oceanic Whitetip sharks often follow the pod looking for scraps and leftovers.

Some of the adults males made Capt'n Shawny and the 6 pax boat look kinda small. The bulls can weight up to three tons.

Tourist Comment # 47

A lady was disappointed with her trip to the volcano park. "We went to the rainforest yesterday and all it did was rain!"