The Nawiliwili Yacht Club

updated 9/5/2008

Please bear with us as we try to repair all of the broken links and missing pictures on our website. Mahalo.

Fabulous "Mexican Fiesta" Fund Raising Dinner & Dance . . . Saturday, September 27th... Don't miss this party! Read all about it on the Current Events page and call Carol Marsh (742-9733) by 9/25 to make your dinner reservations. This is a fund raiser to help a poor Laser get a new sail.

Offshore Series Race #7 & #8 - Labor Day Weekend
Click here for the results of the Labor Day Weekend race from Nawiliwili to Hanalei and back and here to see some great "shoot the gap" photos taken by Joe Sager. Mahalo Joe.

Horse and Pony #3 ... Are we glad it's over???

This series was really lots of fun. We learned that it is very important to have a good Pony sailor. OZone's Horse finished first place in all three of the races, but took 3rd place in a series tie-breaker with Lelele when the final scores were tallied. Fast Company's Horse didn't take any firsts, but her Pony took two firsts and one second and put Fast Company in number one when all was said and done. Take a look here for the race scores and here for the series points. Here are a few pictures of the last race.

Horse and Pony #2 - Rainy, Windy, FUN !!
This one was fun and scary. There was LOTS of wind in front of a pretty big rain squall and as the boats were returning from the Ninini Point mark with spinnakers up, there were some control issues. Speedy enjoyed quite a round up that thrilled the peanut gallery at the Nawiliwili jetty. The Ponies had their share of difficulty as well. There were a few capsizes, but all ended well and wet and a nice warm party at the clubhouse was enjoyed by all. Find pictures here. More pictures here. Race Results here.

Horse and Pony #1, Little boats win big
The start of the race had to be one of the closest in recent memory. Four boats; Papa au, Fast Company. Ozone and Lelele were all pilled up on the starting line, each yelling for more room. Fortunately due to skillful driving there were no collisions, but it did get everyone's heart rate going. Fast Company and Papa Au led the charge out to the lighthouse buoy with the rest of the fleet trying to make up ground.
Gradually Ozone made her way up through the pack to challenge Fast company as they made the turn and the spinnaker run back into the bay. Ozone overtook Fast Company as they rounded the #11 buoy and held the lead for the rest of the horse race; however the pony race was still to come. The entertaining single handed race with the lasers made all the difference for Fast Company. Despite a good start Ozone's Chris Jordan was over taken by Jim Saylor of Fast Company by enough of a margin to make up the time they lost in the horse race.
Click here for race results. Click here for photos.

Click on the Kauai Channel Race Tab . . . .

For scores, pictures and details about this year's exciting channel race event.


Junior Sailing Program Sundays at 12:30pm The Nawiliwili Yacht Club is offering sailing and boating lessons for juniors and adults. The Sailing Program classes will begin on Sunday, March 2, at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor in front of the NYC Clubhouse at 12:30 pm. It is necessary to be 12 years of age to participate in these classes, and please call to reserve a space. It is easier for us if we know how many people are coming - the entire family is invited. These classes are free to the public, and there is a limit of two classes for non-members. Everyone is welcome, and please tell your friends about this great deal. We want to get more people involved in sailing, so come on down and join us ? or just come by for a nice Sunday afternoon at the harbor (and bring a fishing pole). We are planning more community activities at the club in the future. For information, call Carl Stepath (808-384-6114) or Tim Perry (828-2093).

Online Store Updated. We've added some new items to the store . . . check 'em out.

New Courses "E" and "X" now Available on the Racing Page.

Pay your dues with a credit card and shop for stuff in the store. Check out the NYC store by clicking here or the "Da Store" tab in the masthead.

Tired, bored and lonely? Check out some of the past NYC happenings by clicking here.

NYC Policies online. Check 'em out on the "Policies and Officers" page.

Check out the Crew Sign Up Form. It's on the Racing page.

Finally . . . Links. Click here or on the "Pictures and Links" tab on the masthead to see our links.

How deep is it? Nawiliwili racers, click here to check out some aerials I shot of da keel kleaner korner!

JOIN THE NAWILIWILI YACHT CLUB!!! Our programs include: * One-design and fleet handicap racing, * Small boat handling courses, * Coached Laser racing program for juniors and adults, * Fishing tournaments * and parties. Come out and crew aboard our members’ yachts. Join in helping to maintain our scenic harbor facilities. We have a year round schedule of fun events open to members and non-members alike. If you would like to receive membership information, a club t-shirt, or are curious about sailing or water sports on our island, click here to send your request.