Begone Goes Hawai'ian Style - Part 3 - Kauai

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 we arrived Hanalei Bay, Kauai. It's a protected Bay on the north shore that most mainland-bound sailors stop in for their
last stop for provisions and preparation.  It's also a place we enjoyed friends and amazing scenery.  Kauai is called the Garden Island and is probably the most laid back of the Island Chain.  Hanalei is kinda set up for visitors -- especially those driving out the hike or take a boat tour to the Na'pali Coast.

Vicky was quick to scope out the hiking/running trails and we all were looking forward to catching up with new and old friends.

The first gathering with our friend, Tim Sell formerly of Sausalito - now a resident to Kauai.  Given his talents as a diver, we asked him to prep Begone for the passage, share dinner with us, show us around the island AND entertain us with the canoe race in the Bay!

And a great dinner aboard with John & Simone (Popoki), Liz & Tim Sell (Lucky Star) 

and us on Begone.

Vicky found one of the greatest running/trails in the USA -- Kalalau Trail on the Na'Pali Coast.  Amazingly beautiful and challenging (even for Vicky)!

We were looking forward to visiting with Master Mariners/Sausalito friends Mary Smith and

Diane & Jerry Brenden.  What a great time we had with them.  The Brenden's have lived here for 20 years and Mary about 12. Seeing this island of 80,000 residents through their eyes was magical.

Dave, Vicky, Diane, Tom and Mary (and Suzanne) for a lunch at the Brenden's beautiful home.

A tour of the hills and river above Ka'paa (now my favorite town on Kauai). 

And then the Brenden's hosted a beach party for all us cruisers in the Bay.  The Bar-B-Q beach party was just terrific and a great reason for all of us that have sailed up the islands together to get together again  for some fun in the sun!

Little sail anyone?  We helped Diane launch the little hobbie cat for a little sail around the Bay!

Hawaii is known for rainbows, this was taken of our friends steel boat, Caledonia, just after a squall has passed.

Wednesday, June 24th - Begone, anchored in Hanalei Bay, Kauai -- ready for her sail back to the mainland.

We've traveled 3800 miles, so far.  And are about to take off back across the Pacific.  

Fair Winds, Following Seas and Happy Trails to us all!

Suzanne, Tom, and Vicky - s/v Begone