2009 Fall class

We will start our fall class on Aug 1. The class will run for 10 weeks from 8:00 am to 11:30am at Pokai Bay. Please contact Jeff at 428-1384; email thomasm026@hawaii.rr.co or Ann at 282-8782 or ann@favoredtacksailing.com if you want to register for the class

2009 spring class

6 kids completed the 10 week course. They learned alot about sailing and enjoyed the class. They also were able to sail on a 41' boat on the windward side.

2009 spring class

We had a good spring class. 6 teenagers completed the course. We give photobooks to show their sailing abilities. They also got to sail on the 41 boat on the windward side.

We have 6 new kids in the spring class and 4 remaining kids. The kids are learning quickly about sailing and the weather. We have sailing every saturday except one due weather problems. They are learning parts of the boat, how to work with other person on a boat and how weather affect the ocean/wind and surf. We have a good group of adult volunteers who are very dedicated to the Sea Scouts Program

The Waianae Youth Sailing program will start its' spring class on Feb 21. The class will be 10 sessions. The sailing class will be held at Pokai Bay and run from 2pm to 6pm every saturday. The class is open to youth age 14-19. The cost is $30($10 for registration and $20 suggested donation for materials and uniforms)
Call Jeff at 428-1384 or Ann at 282-8782 or
email thomasm026@hawaii.rr.com or ann@favoredtacksailing.com

Our new spring class will start in February 2009. It will run for 10 sessions. Each session will be approximately 4 hours long. They will start out of Pokai Bay. Contact us at 428-1384 via email thomasm026@hawaii.rr.com if you are need more information or are interested in registering for the spring class.

Waianae Youth Sailing Program – Sea Scout Ship #200

Jeff and Marcy Thomas started the idea of a Waianae Youth Sailing Program (WYSP).
Ann Ford joined in the leadership. William Aila, Jr., the Waianae Harbormaster, is an honorary board member and consultant.

The Waianae Boat Fishing Club (WBFC) had agreed to become the Chartered Organization for the Sea Scout Ship. The Sea Scouts under the Boy Scouts of America will provide leadership, training and liability insurance.

We have a vision for a full on sailing program for Waianae Youth with a fleet of small sailboats, operating out of the boat harbor or off the beach at Pokai Bay.

Jeff also owns a 21’ sailboat, similar to a Cal-20 which he has moored at the Waianae Boat Harbor. Jeff has over 20 years sailing experience and he is ASA certified sailing instructor. Jeff lives in Maile and works for Continental Airlines as an aircraft mechanic.

Ann Ford grew up sailing and racing small boats in Washington State. She was a Boatswains mate in the U S Coast Guard for five years. She has sailed over 20,000 miles in the Pacific, through French Polynesia and Micronesia. She is a USCG Licensed Captain and a certified sailing instructor through both the American Sailing Association and the US Sailing Association. She is also a certified elementary school teacher. She enjoys living in Makaha and working as the Captain of the Island Spirit out of the Waianae Boat Harbor.

The leaders are passionate about sailing and giving back to the community. They believe sailing provides great character and confidence building, motivation and inspiration for all children and would be a great intervention for the high concentration of at-risk youth in Waianae.

Please feel free to contact us with any ideas or suggestions.
Jeff Thomas 808-668-0472 thomasm026@hawaii.rr.com
Ann Ford 808-282-8782 ann@favoredtacksailing.com