Maui Sailing -Scotch Mist Maui sailing on the Scotch Mist racing yacht proved true their motto - Fast is Fun! The company description of the boat - for her size, she is the fastest production line sailboat in the world. And pure, adrenaline pumping speed is what the crew gave us on our Sunset Sail cruise out of Lahaina Harbor. This racing yacht has one purpose - performance sailing - and delivered what she promised on our Maui sailing tour.
Scotch Mist Sunset Sail The Scotch Mist Sunset Sail was more like a Performance Sail.The crew worked hard for us to feel what it's like to be in a race. They performed some sharp turns with a boat angle so severe that we hung on for dear life. But the Scotch Mist was made for this - this 50 foot racing hull won the 1984 Victoria-Maui International Yacht Race. We learned first hand that cold ocean spray accompanies performance sailing - after a while we decided that a wet blast in the face just helped us stay focused. No sissy double-hulled smooth sailing catamaran with bouncy trampoline nets here. This was real sailing. Since the girls had been taking sailing lessons each summer, the captain let them each have a turn at navigating their first racing yacht. They just did simple, straight-ahead sailing, but it was still a memorable experience.
Scotch Mist - Cost and ScheduleTo read more about the Scotch Mist sailing yacht, or get the exact cost and schedule, or to make reservations, visit my Scotch Mist Tickets page.From December to May, they also offer a Maui whale watching trip. Or phone Barefoot Tours toll free at 877-489-3054 to talk to a Maui sailing tour expert right now on Maui. Tell them Randy Willis recommended you ask about their low price guarantee.
Maui Sailing Video - Scotch MistDuring whale watching season, every ocean activity offers an opportunity to watch whales. We sailed low and close by two different pods of whales.As the sun goes down the wind slows down, fast sailing gives way to more peaceful pursuits. Click on the PLAY button in the image below to view a video of a friendly whale that followed and surfaced right next to the Scotch Mist.
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Your Maui Sailing Decisions:
• Fast racing yacht or comfortable sailing catamaran?
• Depart from Lahaina, Maalaea, or Kaanapali?
• When to sail - morning, afternoon, or evening/sunset?
• Only sail, or also snorkel or watch whales, dolphins, turtles?
You can also phone toll free 877-489-3054 to talk to a Barefoot Tours sailing expert right now on Maui. Tell them Randy Willis recommended you ask about their low price guarantee.
While most websites restrict your choices to just a couple sailing options that they represent, Barefoot Tours provides just about every Maui sailing boat for your review and decision.
Most Maui sailing catamarans can carry up to 49 passengers. Read more about sailing options - the links for each sailboat below open up a new browser window at the Barefoot Tours website:
Kaanapali Beach
Kaanapali does not have a harbor or dock, so catamarans pull up right on the beach and you wade through a few feet of shallow water to stairs that are dropped from the catamaran.• The Hula Girl sailing catamaran usually sails to Honolua Bay for snorkeling and scuba.
• Trilogy uses a sloop rigged sailing catamaran for a Kaanapali Snorkel and Sail.
• The luxury catamaran Shangri-La sails private charters for day trips and overnight sails where you can sleep in the cabin.
Lahaina Harbor
• The racing hull Scotch Mist sailboat won the 1984 Victoria-Maui International Yacht Race.• The ten million dollar America II racing yacht was a contender in the 1987 America's cup.
• Trilogy Excursions offers a Discover Lanai island catamaran sail.
• Trilogy Excursions offers a Ultimate Seafari to Lanai island full day catamaran sail on Saturdays.
• Paragon offers a sailing catamaran full day Lanai performance sail, snorkel and beach picnic
Ma'alaea Harbor
• Trilogy offers a Discover Molokini Island sail and snorkel.• The sailing catamaran Paragon II has a morning sail and snorkel to Molokini, and an afternoon performance sail and snorkel to Coral Gardens.
• The fifty foot columbia ocean sailing yacht Cinderella sails private charters - performance sails, sunset sails snorkeling, and whale watching -for up to six guests.
• The fifty seven foot sailing yacht Island Star sails private charters for up to 28 guests, and can sleep up to 10 guests on overnight charters.