The beautiful square, topsail schooner, the Lynx, is moored at Kewalo Basin in Honolulu until Aug. 9. Tours of the 122' boat are available for a donation to the Lynx Education Foundation, a nonprofit from Newport Beach, California. The ship works with 70 to 100 schools a year, sailing up and down the West Coast and occasionally to Hawai'i. This is Lynx's fourth voyage to the Islands.
The vessel arrived July 17, after competing in the Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Hawaii. While the Lynx finished last, the more modern, lighter boats did better in the light winds. The voyage took about 17 days.
According to the Honolulu Advertiser, "The Lynx is patterned on a privateer or naval schooner from the War of 1812, and displaces 114 tons with a top speed of 11 to 12 knots. The original Lynx was built in Maryland and commissioned in the opening days of the war against the British. It was captured in 1813, taken to Nova Scotia and pressed into service in the British navy. The Lynx was considered one of the swiftest and most maneuverable vessels of its day.
The new Lynx, which Captain Craig Chipman calls 'an interpretation, not a replica' of an 1812 privateer, was launched in Rockport, Maine, in July 2001. It can spread more than 4,600 square feet of sail and its 6-pounder guns are fit to fire.
"The Lynx honors the spirit of the original vessel in its design and fittings but has been modified to meet Coast Guard regulations and safety requirements."
Chapman likes the gypsy aspect of commanding the boat the best he admitted, and enjoys being a "sea gypsy," Lynx leaves Honolulu for Ko Olina, Kauai, and then sails to California to arrive in Newport Beach for the school season.
Hawaii Kai is just minutes from Honolulu and Kewalo Basin, and this is certainly one of the more educational and worthwhile events available to enjoy here in our islands. Contact me to discuss our buying opportunities in Hawaii Kai.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
Roy Yamaguchi, personable, talented, successful chef of Roy's Restaurants, started in Hawaii Kai 21 years ago, competed yesterday on the TV series Top Chef shown on the Bravo Network.
Roy owns 37 restaurants, a James Beard award, and is known worldwide for his excellent Fusion cuisine - a blend of Asian Cuisine and European technique. He competed against 23 culinary peers, in a format of 4 chefs to an episode for 6 episodes. Last night were the Quickfire and Elimination challenges. The 6 chefs who win in the first round will compete until a winner is chosen,
The Quickfire challenge, "Aisle Trial," found the chefs competing against each other in a grocery store. The Elimination contest, "Trick in a Box," challenged them to make a meal based on ingredients in a mystery box.
Yamaguchi's all-star competition was Michael Cimarusti, Jonathan Waxman and Art Smith. Smith was once personal chef to Oprah Winfrey. Other contestants are Chefs Hubert Keller, Suzanne Tracht, Rick Bayless, Anita Lo and Michael Chiarello-who have already won opening round competitions.
The grand prize is $100,000 for the winning chef's charity of choice-along with some great publicity. Yamaguchi competed for Hawaii-based non-profit Imua Family Services, which helps children with special needs on Maui and Lanai.
The winner last night - as reported by Hawaii Magazine, was Art Smith, "who took his Multi-grain Risotto with Crispy Rice Salad to the Quickfire round, and Fried Chicken Two Ways and Mango Pie to the Elimination round. Roy Yamaguchi took his Pasta with Fried Egg and Asian flavors to the Quickfire round, and Short Rib Kal-Bi and Mahi Mahi to the Elimination round. "
Be sure and enjoy Roy's when you visit Hawaii Kai. And by the way, it's right next to my office in East Oahu Realty, so stop in and say "hi."
Barbara Abe, Realtor
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
808-226-2537
The 5th Annual Hawaii Kai Dog walk, held June 7, was a great success, even more so because it marked the 1st Anniversary of the Dog Walk held in the now-permanent Hawaii Kai Dog Park. This year's theme was "Off Leash & Lovin' It". The registration fees support Hui 'Ilio and proceeds after expenses went to support of the maintenance of the Dog Park and other dog park groups on the island. This year the city agreed to use part of the park for activities - booths and vendors - which contribute greatly to the fun atmosphere of the walk.
The 2.3-mile course starts and ends at the Hawai'i Kai Park and Ride - site of the Hawaii Kai Dog Park. The Route extends along Keahole to Hawaii Kai Drive and then to Kalanianole Highway and back to the Park and Ride.
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The Hawai'i Kai Dog Park was developed by Hui 'Ilio Hawai'i and the Honolulu Department of Parks & Recreation, through a public-private partnership. It is a public, city dog park owned and operated by the City & County of Honolulu.
Hui Ilio is the "adoptive park partner" whose responsibilities are to recruit and train volunteer park rangers, and to help with weeding, landscaping and other park improvements. Volunteer park rangers monitor the park and assist new park users to ensure that everyone will have an enjoyable dog park experience. Volunteers also help with maintenance projects such as landscaping and weeding.
Volunteers are always needed for the Park - contact hui-ilio@hawaii.rr.com .
Come join us any evening - dogs and people meeting to enjoy each other and our beautiful community of Hawaii Kai.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
www.barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
Two Hawai'i public school teachers were among more than 100 science, math and engineering teachers and mentors honored by President Obama with Presidential Awards for Excellence.
Liane Tanigawa, who teaches science at Pearlridge Elementary, and Seanyelle Yagi, math coordinator at Ka'ewai Elementary, will receive their awards at a White House ceremony in the fall.
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded annually to the best pre-college-level science and math teachers from across the country.
Winners of the Presidential Teaching Award receive $10,000 awards from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion. They also receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for a White House ceremony and several days of educational and celebratory events, including visits with members of Congress and science agency leaders.
Although many parents choose to send their children to our private schools, and our public schools are very challenged now with budget cuts, we are so proud of the high level of the teachers in our public school system. Tanigawa and Yagi set a high standard for children and other teachers alike to follow.
Barbara Abe, Realtor
808-226-2537
barbara@barbarashawaii.com
www.movetohawaiikai.com
www.barbarashawaii.com
(resource: Honolulu Advertiser)
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on a time I came to Hawaii from England to spend one year. Like many before (and after) me, I fell in love with the islands, stayed, and many years later it is the only place I want to call home.
For over 20 years I have been working as a full-time realtor and loving it - there is nothing as satisfying as finding the perfect property for a buyer or connecting a seller with the perfect buyer for their property.
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Currently involved in a public/private partnership with the City & County of Honolulu to build a Dog Park in Hawaii Kai. Together with other Hawaii Kai dog owners formed a non-profit corporation, Hui 'Ilio Hawaii, to advance this cause.
I specialize in all neighborhoods of Hawaii Kai and East Honolulu, and am knowledgeable about most Oahu areas. My special areas of expertise are Hawaii Kai marinafront properties, Hahaione Valley, Mariners Ridge, Mariners Cove, Mariners Valley, Queens Gate (golf course homes), Laulima, Kamehame Ridge, Na Pali Haweo and Kalama Valley. As well as single family homes, I am very familiar with condominiums and townhouses all over Honolulu.
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