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Aloha and welcome aboard the Hope Rising Lahaina Yacht Club Project. All profits will support the club and the rebuilding of the clubhouse.

Founded in 1965, the Lahaina Yacht Club has been a haven for generations of kama’aina, members, guests, and visitors from clubs around the world. Sailors, fisherman, ocean enthusiasts, and even landlubbers were immediately met with aloha and advised to make themselves at home.

Walking through the saloon doors felt like a journey through history in real-time. The present has destroyed our clubhouse, sailboats, and ocean vessels. However, our future is bright. The members & guests are the heart & soul of our club.

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Harness the Wind

Catch a ride on the salty breeze with Lahaina Yacht Club.

Story by Shannon Wianecki | Photography by Ben Ferrari

As we leave Lahaina Harbor, the Pacific Ocean is a velvet blue expanse with hardly a white nick of wind. The late morning breeze, though light, is still strong enough to propel a sailboat. That’s good, because today is the first regatta of the Lahaina Yacht Club’s 2016 season, and I’m excited to help monitor the action from aboard the race committee boat.

Ian Ponting attempts to measure the wind speed with a tiny wind vane attached to his cellphone. “Eight knots on the geekometer,” he crows, pleased with his gadget’s accuracy. Ponting serves as rear commodore, in charge of the club’s races both big and small. As we motor out into the deep blue, he and fellow club member Dan O’Hanlon heave huge yellow buoys overboard to mark today’s course. Unlike racetracks on land, regatta courses are contingent on wind direction and shift accordingly during a race. Other contingencies Lahaina yachters might encounter? Whales and submarines.

Eight trim sailboats approach the start line. Among them are Snickers , the club’s own Olson 30, and Gung Ho, the fastest boat in today’s lineup. The boat captains trade friendly banter, jockey for position, and try not to ram into one another—or worse, lose their wind. Ideally, when the start horn shrieks, they’ll sail between the buoys on a strong tack.

O’Hanlon and Ponting synchronize their watches. I raise the four-minute signal flag. O’Hanlon hollers out a ten-second countdown and then blasts the horn: the race is on! Sails fill and surge forward. O’Hanlon immediately shoots up a flag, alerting a boat that it crossed the line prematurely. Gung Ho must maneuver back to the start, losing precious minutes. Gung Ho’s captain and owner, Keahi Ho, takes the penalty in stride. Competition during these club regattas is just stiff enough to make the races fun.

Yachting is a relatively small sport on Maui—which is surprising until you consider the limiting factors. Hawai‘i is a far reach from everywhere; sailing to or from this isolated archipelago is a major commitment. Sailing within Hawai‘i isn’t easy, either. Small-boat harbors are few and far between here, and slips are in high demand. The channels separating the Islands are infamous, known worldwide for their volatile seas and currents. When you leave a Hawaiian harbor, you enter the wilderness of the open ocean.

That wilderness is a siren’s call to some, such as beloved restaurateur Floyd Christenson . Back in the 1960s, he and his family sailed around the South Pacific before setting anchor in Maui and opening Mama’s Fish House, one of the most successful restaurants in the state. He and a handful of other sailors founded the Lahaina Yacht Club in 1965. They transformed a dilapidated laundry on Front Street into an oceanfront clubhouse and contracted Hawaiian artist Sam Ka‘ai to design a burgee—the pennant that identifies the club. Ka‘ai drew a white sperm whale on a red backing.

“I grew up with that logo on everything,” says Ponting. Like most club members, he honed his appetite for yachting elsewhere before moving to Hawai‘i. He’s originally from the Bay Area, but his family has been entwined with Lahaina Yacht Club for decades. In 1974 his uncle won the club’s showcase regatta, the Vic–Maui. Held every other year since 1968, the international yacht race starts in Victoria, Canada, and ends roughly two weeks later in Kā‘anapali. When a boat arrives at the finish line—no matter what time of day—club members greet it with banners, refreshments, and flower lei.

Naturally, when Ponting moved to Maui sixteen years ago, he gravitated to the club. “It was kind of seedy back then,” he admits. Aside from the Vic–Maui, “there was no sailing.” It’s well known that sailing clubs without active boating programs become drinking clubs. For close to twenty years, the “yacht” part of the Lahaina Yacht Club languished while its sailors waited for a slip to open up in Lahaina Harbor. Finally, eight years ago, the harbormaster called. Once the club had a place to park a boat, they bought one: Snickers .

Today, Snickers trails behind the other yachts in the race. The current leaders, Noa and Boondoggle, approach the first mark, a buoy they have to clear. Gung Ho suddenly darts between them, having jibed from far behind. In one sleek maneuver, Gung Ho has stitched up its lost time. All three boats round the mark in perfect sync. Their crews strike the jib sails and hoist silky spinnakers, which inflate like brilliant balloons.

Soon the entire fleet is sailing with the wind towards the finish line. The spinnakers cut a colorful swath across the backdrop of the West Maui Mountains. On calm days like this, sailing is a profoundly serene sport. But even on gusty days when the wind roars through the rigging, a sailor’s inner ear registers the absence of an engine’s high-pitched wail—registers and rejoices. To harness the wind, to hitch a ride on the planet’s very breath is a kind of magic.

O’Hanlon and Ponting keep an eye out for humpback whales, and for the Atlantis Submarine, which has surprised a yacht captain or two in the past by surfacing unexpectedly. As Snickers passes by, they assure me that she’s not a slow boat, but is often skippered by captains and crews in training. The chance to sail her is one of the perks of club membership.

The perks are many. Throughout the year, the club hosts numerous regattas and fishing tournaments. Members have exclusive access to the clubhouse that hangs over the water on Front Street. They can flash their membership card to gain entrance at almost any yacht club in the world—including posh addresses in San Francisco or Shanghai. And, perhaps best of all, Lahaina Yacht Club offers junior and adult sailing lessons.

“We’re trying to nurture the community,” says Ponting, who helped launch the club’s junior sail program in 2009. “It was the most sought-after summer camp on the island—with no advertising.” The club now hosts Hawai‘i’s largest junior regatta. “Teaching kids how to sail gives them a great sense of self, responsibility, and teamwork.”

Teamwork is essential in the final moments of today’s race, to capitalize on the building breeze. As each yacht crosses the finish line, I record its time down to the seconds. We won’t know the official winners until O’Hanlon calculates the scores based on each boat’s handicap. The last boat limps in lazily, its crew already cracking open beers. We motor off to retrieve the buoys and catch several humpbacks frolicking. We dive into the deep blue, to listen to their underwater songs—yet another perk of the sailing life.

A few hours later, the clubhouse fills with sailors freshened up and ready to celebrate. Trophies from past regattas glitter behind the bar and colorful burgees from yacht clubs around the world hang from the rafters. The chef piles snacks onto the crowded tables. I sit down beside Nancy Goode, who crewed today on Boondoggle . She remembers the moment she discovered the power of sailing, forty years ago in Southern California. A boat captain handed her a line and told her when to pull on it. She felt the boat move faster. She was hooked.

Goode and her boyfriend planned to sail around the world. When he decided to go without her, two fellows from Alaska found her crying on the dock. We’re sailing to Hawai‘i tomorrow, they said. She joined them. Upon landing in Lahaina, she got a job on a trimaran, leading snorkel tours. She now skippers monthly ladies’ sails, introducing other women to the wonders of travelling by wind.

O’Hanlon interrupts the socializing to announce the regatta’s winners: Noa places first, Gung Ho second. Jeff Kaiser, the gracious club commodore, stands to make another announcement. “Twenty years ago, Kea Ho won Sportsman of the Year,” he says. “History repeats itself. I’d like to congratulate his son, Nalu Ho, for winning Sportsman of the Year in 2015.” The deserving eighth-grader recently sailed with his father to Tahiti and back. He grins shyly and accepts his award—clearly a club member in the making. Meanwhile, Goode locks eyes with me and pencils my name in for her next ladies’ sail.

Attend a regatta:  Lahaina Yacht Club hosts regattas year-round. You can hitch a ride on a yacht for the day, enter your own boat in the race, volunteer aboard the committee boat, or help welcome the incoming Vic–Maui racers. View the club’s calendar online.

Learn to sail:   Lahaina Yacht Club offers five-day sailing lessons for adults (co-ed and women only) and juniors (ages nine to fifteen). Novice sailors should know how to swim, have strength enough to hoist a sail, bring gloves, and wear layered clothing and sun protection. Adults: $200 member, $400 nonmember. Juniors: $250 member, $300 nonmember

Become a club member:   Two existing members need to sponsor you. Attend some of the events above and you’re on your way. Visit Lyc.us or call 808-661-0191.

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We love going here for lunch! They always have a Fresh Fish Salad that's wonderful- my favorite is when they have Mon Chong. My husband always gets the special- on Wednesdays it's liver and onions. But really it has the best view. Great people and... More

If you are lucky enough to know someone who is a member, GO!! They have dinner specials on different days. We like to go for whole lobster night!!! Food is good.

Nice drop in. Reciprocal rights with home club. Hostess very pleasant. Service at table ok, not sure if server was trying to be nice funny or rude. Guess that makes it good Camouflage. Food is average. Live entertainment is enjoyable.

Best kept secret on front street.. Friendly staff. Lobster night is a maniac twist. Views of Lanai and the harbour are terrific.

As YC members at home we always visit the club where we are vacationing. They were very welcoming to visiting club members. Their open restaurant view of the ocean was wonderful. There are also a few large, spoiled blowfish that hang out that you can... More

Dinner with the grand kids was very good. Children menu was good for them. Our food was also very good . The hamburger was great, good onion rings. The fish special was also very good

Select a reservation time around sunset and enjoy a great meal / drinks with a beautiful end of evening views. Service is outstanding and the variety of expertly prepared meals will add to the Maui Experience.

Being a member of a partnering yacht club has afforded us the opportunity to visit the Lahaina Yacht Club. We love this place for a libation on a warm day of walking and shopping on Front Street. Unfortunately, we have never eaten here, but the... More

Stopped in for a beer and appetizer and, once again, really enjoyed the food and the ambience. I had the coconut shrimp and my partner had the stuffed mushrooms. Both awesome! Great view on the water and always interesting people to talk to. I'm sure... More

Ocean front dining while watching the whales breach in the distance! Go for the local fish dishes! Amazing!

This is a Yacht Club for members and guests only. Please do not complain if you don't have the credentials to get in. Just pay the fees and join. Service is pleasant, food is generally good, views are spectacular

On our twice a year visits to Maui we would always use our reciprocal privileges (from our club in California) to eat at the LYC...and this would include Thursday night lobster night. Prices were always fair and appropriate for a 'private' club...less than the commercial... More

If you have the opportunity to go to Lahaina and can get into the yacht club, it's one of a kind. The ocean waves lap at your feet. The food and drinks are very good with a very friendly serving staff. Best of all, It... More

We visited the yacht club twice while on our Maui vacation enjoying reciprocal visiting privileges of our membership at a mainland club. The food and drink was excellent. We were made to feel most welcome by the members and staff. It is a peaceful and... More

We went in for Lunch last week....and I'm still full! I ordered what turned out to be the best Reuben sandwich I have ever eaten! Tender MOUNDS of thinly sliced corned beef, perfectly cooked saurkraut and melted Swiss Cheese. So big I could hardly bite... More

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The Yacht Club is a member-only restaurant/bar located in the center of downtown Lahaina directly on the water front. We went as guests of two members and arrived in plenty of time to enjoy the sunset over Lanai. We enjoyed the good selection of draft... beers and wines while enjoying the tremendous views. We ate lots of appetizers and ordered a smallish dinner. The apps were excellent and the small dinners were also quite good. Service was excellent. It's cozy and we really enjoyed the vibe. More

A Members Only Club! Visiting yachtsman, other Yacht Club members and guests are always welcome but reservations is a MUST. The Staff is very friendly and there to see you have a good time. You can't beat the view and while other restaurants on Front... Street boast waterfront dining the Lahaina Yacht Club is not just water front, they are over the water literally. We have had four dinners here and the food was superb on each visit and our server Zeb was so attentive and nice. We always had a great time and were welcomed warmly. More

We went for happy hour with a group of friends. The food and drinks were excellent and the happy hour prices are very reasonable. The service was very friendly although a bit slow, especially as more patrons arrived. The Molokai beef burger was excellent. Keep... in mind that someone in the party either needs to be a LYC member or a member of a reciprocal yacht club. More

Went for Lobster Thursday - I thought our lobsters were mediocre at best - they weren't hot when they arrived at our table. The bruschetta, however, was insanely delicious. Service was friendly but erratic. We dined courtesy of a friend who's a member. Not one... of my more memorable meals. More

We were a large party and came on one of their Lobster nights. Service was perfunctory. Setting is pretty. Most of us ordered Lobster, and the meal consisted of a boiled lobster and a small cup of melted butter and a small wedge of lemon.... And that is IT! No vegetable. No garnish of parsley. No bib, extra napkins or wet naps provided. Meal was very expensive and the lobster was only fair—mealy claw meat and tough tail meat. A big disappointment. Several of our party belong to the Lahaina Yacht club and several others are reciprocal members. While I appreciated the ambiance, I see no need to ever return. More

NEW MENU with loads of good options. Primerib every night except Sun. when only bar service available. LYC is a membership location .so needed to be a member, a reciprocol member from another yacht club, or guest of a member. Try it out, especially, if... you are a member and haven't been since the new menu. Chexk out my photos; prime rib, scallops, and baby wedge salad. More

We were at the Lahaina Yacht Club for a private event and it was fabulous. The venue was perfect. Sharlene went out of her way to make sure everything was just right. The meal was delicious. I can't say enough good things!

What a gem. I was able to use my reciprocal yacht club membership & had a great dinner here. Super friendly and welcoming staff...great drinks/food....live music and a beautiful waterfront view.

LYC has the best waterfront in town, great service, delicious food and fantastic value! We absolutely love this place! I always order the pork ribs and coconut rice and they are always tasty! Lobster night is also good! If you are a member of a... yacht club, you must go here or look at joining it! You won't be disappointed!! More

My future son in law has reciprocity from his local yacht club, so he got us in. Its a beautiful spot on the ocean. Casual and not overly crowded. Food was good, and not overpriced.

It was nice to have the welcome that we had. Good thing we brought our Yacht Club card, we did get asked to show it because it was a private club. We had a great time and met a hand full of really nice people,... they were very welcoming. More

We dropped in for lunch and had an excellent time! The food was great, ocean front dining view, exceptional service and everyone was very friendly. I am sure this club receives more than their share of out of town guests, but we were made to... feel right at home. The Ceviche was particularly good as were the Ahi and Mahi-Mahi sandwiches. My only regret is that we didn't know about Thursday lobster night until it was too late for reservations. Next time!! (NOTE: Remember to bring your local yacht club membership card for entry). More

My old stomping ground I was a member for years, walked in an Thumper sponsored my group he was a boAt captain in the 70-90's, we had a Mai Tai. and then lunch it was wonderful great service and tasty meal and the view and... the memories were special. It is club but if you are in town there is usually a friendly member if you ask nice who will sponsor you! ask for Thumper!! More

Not many places offer FRESH whole lobsters so put THURSDAYs at LYC on your schedule of places to have dinner. It is a private club. They have receptical services with many other yacht clubs and if not a member go as a guest of a... member. Food prices are affordable, other menu items, and ocean front smack dab in the middle of Front Street in Lahaina town Hope you go. More

This is another good restaurant in Lahaina with ocean views. We came with friends who were Yacht Club Members, so I don't know if it is open to the general public, but the food and service is good and the views can't be beat. Enjoy.

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