Swimming with Hawaiian Sea Turtles off of Waikiki Beach with Captain Mike

The mooring set up is as follows. Two 15’ lines with eye splices at each end cleated off. One end has a D-Ring connecting them. On the D-Ring is also a super heavy duty snap shackle for ease of employment. And there is a 6’ line with a fender attached. Kimberly or crew will jump in once the boat is on station and run a separate tag line through an eye splice with a thimble ( usually ) bring it back up and grab the fender line to her and attach the threaded tag line to the snap shackle. The fender is optional but, we have found that in tougher conditions it makes retrieving the bridal much easier. Easier done than said 🤙🏼

Good to see you moving forward. Remember to take a big bite out of life each day. Your living the dream. Cheers

What does a guy really need .. that is a mate, either named Mike or Dave... Everything else is gravy.. chin up, enjoy life, help out others whenever you can. Smile Brother.

Yes Oahu is paradise! I went there many years ago and would love to go back.. Had relatives that lived there back then, unfortunately they decided to sell their house and move to the mainland.. I was like are you guys crazy to give up paradise for Tennessee...

I am in awe of your adventures. I was born in Redondo Beach CA in 1964. But have lived most of my life here in Oklahoma. But they can't take the salt water that still runs through my veins. Peace.

Those trees at the beginning are so cool. I’m glad I found this channel. I enjoy watching your content even tho I’ve only sailed a couple times 20 years ago. Keep on living life to the fullest

Cool videos! e komo mai! I’m born and raised in Hawaii. Was living on the Big Island for years, but I live on Oahu now. Glad you made it and enjoy the islands!

Looking great James!!! Cheers from San Bernardino CA 🇺🇸 🌎

Thanks for sharing! You’re a great guy.

You’re a cool dude. 👊🏼

Great to see you enjoying Hawaii and life in general. Followed your crossing daily via Predictwind your resiliency and inventiveness is amazing. That was an epic adventure one worth writing a book about. Look forward to more adventures from you. Mahalo

I hope you stay awhile. I need to get there one day. Enjoy and recoup. Mahalo and Aloha! 🏝️

Great video thanks a lot

Yay! A new video :D I love when a couple of sailing channels upload just one after another.

oh Wow I Love the fish &Sea Turtles

I was pumped to watch the mainland to Hawaii passage. Talk about stepping out of your comfort zone. I’m digging this channel, I caught your interview with Andy and been watching ever since. Your vibes cool. I believe you said your passage back will put you in San Francisco, looking forward to seeing that. Wondering if you’d hook up with Moxie marlinspike when in the city, seem like you two would get along

Absolutely fascinating about the spinner dolphins.....so happy I found this guy. Awesome content my friend!

Nice work mate- from Melbourne, Aust.

Great video. It was very interesting seeing the mooring ball system there, never heard of it before.

I went to Oahu in 1982 and it was the most magical place I have ever seen. You are in a beautiful place.