They're the folks who you see on the little bobbing boat anchored at the right end of the start line, valiantly keeping time with the official sandglass, raising signal flags in the correct sequence and sounding the horn to alert sailors to the countdown time, all while holding on with two hands. WYC's races are run by our all-volunteer Race Committee. For information, link to Boating Courses and to Vessel Safety Checks. Coast Guard Auxiliary, are also offered at the club. Vessel safety checks, sponsored by the Honolulu Sail and Power Squadron and the U.S. Safety on the water is of paramount importance, and the Waikiki Yacht Club ocassionally hosts the Honolulu Sail and Power Squadron’s boating courses, offered to all levels of boaters. Also take the opportunity to look at the Hawaii Yacht Racing Association. Our waters are ideal for racing, with protected inshore courses, challenging coastal conditions and of course our world-famous tradewinds. If you're interested in sailboat or yacht racing, you'll definitely want to check out the Regatta Section of our website. The Waikiki Yacht Club promotes yacht racing of all types, from dinghies to keeboats, with one or more hulls. For information refer to the Youth Sailing Program and the Adult Sailing Program. To promote sailing, the Waikiki Yacht Club offers youth and adult sailing instruction. This great sailing venue is immediately accessible from the Waikiki Yacht Club, in its pristine setting in the Ala Wai Harbor.

There is nothing more pleasant than to be sailing in the Pacific trade winds off Oahu’s famous Diamond Head coastline.

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