are reported to be in the teens).
I took an early tender ashore and spent the morning shopping and walking
around in Lahaina before it got too warm.
Then I boarded the America II. In 1987, this vessel was an America's Cup
Contender at Fremantle, Australia, beating everyone except for the Stars and
Stripes. These boats are sole purpose built and retired after one season.
This particular boat was saved from the graveyard as it was first used as a
training boat, then was painted red and used in a sailing movie called Wind.
After that it was retrofitted to be used here in Maui as a tourist
attraction. It is my favorite - I have sailed on it dozens of times - I
can't come here without my sailing fix. I first got addicted to this sport
in the 90s when I was fortunate enough to sail on a pacer yacht in Auckland,
New Zealand. The afternoon sail was more about sailing and we did not see
very many whales. On the sunset sail we saw numerous whales in addition to
sailing. It was great.
Then it was back to the ship to get cleaned up for dinner and listen to a
lovely string quartet. It was a good day.
Our ship left port this evening at 11PM and we are due to arrive in Hilo,
Hawaii in the morning at 8AM.
Looking forward to another day of adventure.
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