Entries by Maxine Markert

Excellent conditions. Whale watch 3/23/2014

On this incredible sunny and warm day we departed on time at 16:30. In high hopes of seeing lots of whales we drove out and straight to sea cave passing the well known China walls. Unfortunately it was not until 17:40 that we spotted our first whale just past Hawaii Loa ridge. We went to […]

Open Water Diving Extraordinaire 3/21/2014

We began our day with pre dive preparation on the dock, everyone setting up gear and double checking the function of the gear. We got underway at 12:45, briefing skills and site plan on the way out to our first site Koko Craters a great site for the open water training. Once we arrived I […]

Calfs Galore 3/21/2014

We began our charter with a very peppy attitude and a great crowd. Departing the dock at 16:45 with our spirits high and excited for the next two hours. We passed Port lock and continued down to Sea Cave, not a spout in site but that did not dampen the mood in the slightest. We […]

Whale watch and Hammer heads too! 3/19/2014

On this gorgeous evening we were blessed with the calmest day we have had all week. Practically no wind and no swell, our whale watching crew was among the most lively and entertaining of the year. We departed around 16:40 heading out of the channel and going around to the mouth of Sea Cave then […]

Sea Cave Mystery 3/19/2014

Starting off very well this morning, we departed on time at 8:30 and all the divers were excited and ready to go, all arriving at the requested time of 8 or earlier. I initially intended to dive the Corsair but the current was far to strong to tie up so after asking Captain Joe what […]

Dolphins and Whale Extravaganza 3/17/2014

Our trip began with a Big Happy St. Patrick’s Day smile, we departed around 16:45 on a fairly windy, but sunny day.  We got off to a good start because within 5 minutes of being outside of the channel we spotted a pod of spinner dolphins. The bouncy dolphins played along the wake of the […]

Wispy Whales 3/16/2014

    We departed for our whale watch about 15 minutes late at 16:45 tonight. We had 15 happy whale watchers on the boat ready to embark and enjoy the wonderful whales. We came out into the Maunalua Bay and went east towards China walls/ Spitting cave area we made it as far as our […]

Drifting low 3/15/2014

Saturday early morning we began our day with some heavy rain and strong winds from the North east. Everyone was feeling ready to get in the water by the time we departed the dock on time at 8:30 am. We tried to tie up at the Corsair but the current was too strong going to […]

Eel mania 03/10/2014

We departed on time at 8:30 on a bright sunny day. Where we took a half hour to get to our first dive site The Baby Barge. We were lucked out and had minimal current and light trade winds and good visibility. We got down to the wreck and saw at lease three turtles, with […]