• ABOUT THE SPOT

Sailing in Honokohau Harbor, Kailua Kona, Hawaii USA

Sailing conditions:
Extreme
Skill level:
Beginner to advanced
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.

The town hosts many interesting historical sites and is famous for its Kona Coffee cultivation and the crystal clear sea. Kona International Airport is located at fifteen minutes away in the south of the main town. Sailing will give you the opportunity to see Hawaii from a different point of view.

At Honokohau harbour, the visitor can either charter a sailing yacht and discover the Hawaiian sea, or book a sailing tour. It is an amazing and adventurous experience because you have the opportunity to combine extreme sailing conditions, visit remote bays inaccessible from the main land, watch dolphins and whales, active volcanic lava flows, romantic sunsets, view the three volcanic mountain peaks and enjoy game fishing and snorkeling.

If you are a beginner, it is a good chance to take sailing lessons at the same time. In Kailua Kona town there are several yacht chartering companies, where you can plan your sailing journey around Hawaii Island, or as a day trip and start taking daily sailing lessons if you are a beginner.