Kona Sailing Club

07/26/2026

What a week on the water!

Week II of Youth Sailing Camp was packed with learning, teamwork, racing, FUN, and adventure!

A huge mahalo to Coaches Joe Scarola and Miguel Olaizola for sharing their time, knowledge, and passion with our young sailors. From reading the wind and racing to teamwork, water safety, and respect for the ocean, they are helping build confident, capable sailors. Both coaches have also completed SafeSport training, reinforcing their commitment to keeping every camper safe and supported... on and off the water.

Enjoy the highlights!

07/19/2026

KSC Youth Sailing Camp | Week I

The ocean is one incredible classroom!

Our Youth Sailing Camp gave these young sailors the chance to build confidence, work as a team, read the wind, handle the sails, and learn essential water-safety skills, all while developing a deeper respect for the ocean.

From the first lesson to the final sail, it was amazing to watch their courage, curiosity, and love for being on the water grow.
These are more than sailing lessons. They are lessons in responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and caring for the ocean that surrounds us.

We’re so proud of every young sailor who joined us. Enjoy a look back at an unforgettable week on the water! 💙🧡

More keiki sailing. More often.

Mahalo to Joe, Miguel, and Eli! Well done!

07/14/2026

Let’s go sailing! ⛵

Join Kona Sailing Club for Community Family Sail Day — a free, welcoming day on the water for families, friends, and anyone curious about sailing.

Talk story, meet new people, get matched up on a boat, and enjoy a fun day together on the water.

4th Sunday of every month
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Free — donations encouraged

Registration link in comments!

06/30/2026

KSC sun shirts are here, and quantities are limited!

Grab yours today before they sell out. They’re perfect for sailing, beach days, sun protection, and showing off your Kona Sailing Club pride.

Every purchase helps support KSC and our youth sailing programs.

Order link is in the comments.

06/26/2026

UPDATED TIMES | 10 AM - 3 PM

FAMILY SAIL DAY! Join us!

Register Here: https://konasailingclub.org/event/family-sail-day-6-2026/

06/23/2026

FAMILY SAIL DAY! Join us!

Register Here: https://konasailingclub.org/event/family-sail-day-6-2026/

06/17/2026

ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS! REMINDER!

RSVP TODAY!

General Membership Meeting and Summer Party!

Sign up and pay with Commodore Dan's new registration system!

Saturday, June 27th
5 PM - 9 PM

Live Music
Catered Dinner
Silent Auction
Great FUN!

Fill out this form.

04/29/2026

On Saturday, April 11th, Joe and Michaela DuBose graciously hosted a Race Committee Training Day on the lanai of the Kona Sailing Club.

It was a fun and informative session, and we fully welcomed all those in attendance to the Race Committee Volunteer Crew Community.

What was covered...

How To Operate As A Race Principal (PRO)

The Race Principal leads race day operations and oversees the race committee during the start and finish of the race. The PRO works with the Rear Commodore and race volunteers to ensure races follow the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.

How To Operate As A Coxswain

The Coxswain operates the race committee boat and works closely with the PRO to position the start line, manage marks, and support race operations on the water.

To learn more or to volunteer, please contact our [email protected].

04/24/2026

Aloha West Hawaiʻi 🌊

This Sunday, we’re getting on the water.

We’re hosting a Community Sail Day with our Hilo ‘ohana, Na Hoa Holomoku — and they’re bringing a double-hull sailing waʻa.

It’s a relaxed, fun day at the club:
⚓ No racing
🌊 No pressure
⛵ Just sailing

📍 Kona Sailing Club
🗓 Sunday, April 26
⏰ 10:00 AM

All are welcome. No experience needed.

Have a boat? Bring it out and help share the day.

Come for the sailing. Stay for the ‘ohana.

See you on the water.

04/10/2026

Aloha, I’m Commodore Dan Schweitzer with Kona Sailing Club.

Here on the Big Island, the ocean is everything. Long before us, Native Hawaiians were master navigators, using the stars, wind, and waves to find their way across the Pacific to Hawai‘i.

That legacy doesn’t belong in the past.

It belongs to the next generation.

Through our Youth Sailing Programs, we give keiki the opportunity to step into that story. To get on the water. To build confidence. To lead. To learn respect for the ocean and for each other.

Whether it’s a first sail or the next step in their journey, this is where keiki grow on the water.

And right now, there are more keiki ready to sail than we have the resources to support.

That gap. That’s opportunity.

Your donation helps:

• Put keiki on the water
• Provide scholarships for local families
• Fund instructors and safe equipment
• Expand access to something that can change a life

This is bigger than sailing.

This is about confidence. Direction. Belonging. A future shaped by the ocean.

Every donation helps to puts a child on the water. Every share helps us reach the next one.

If this speaks to you, please give what you can and share with your ʻohana.

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Mahalo for helping carry this forward.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-konas-youth-sailing