One thing is certain on our daily whale watches from Lahaina, Ka‘anapali and Ma‘alaea: The humpbacks are back. For islanders, it’s our indicator that the winter season has begun when our gentle giants return to the waters of their birth and for visitors, it’s a once in a lifetime experience observing these marine mammals in our crystal clear waters, wild and free.
Read MoreWaves broke in the harbor channel. Volunteers picked up 4 large bags of trash from the Lahaina Harbor. It was the largest north swell of the winter season so far and the first Blue'Aina of 2016.
Read MoreOur last Blue’Aina reef cleanup of the year was a special event- it was our one Lana’i cleanup of the year and it was a full day of snorkeling, trash pick up and sailing!
Read MoreHonolua Bay is a gem in the crown of West Maui surf and snorkel spots. Rich in Hawaiian history and revered around the world for its crystal clear waters, beautiful lines of waves, and extraordinary snorkeling, Honolua Bay is a treasure and an area that should be preserved and accessible by all.
Read MoreIt was a busy morning on November 1st in Lahaina. We had 45 energetic and motivated volunteers passionate about ocean and island conservation, and ready for a day of fun out on the water, even after celebrating a fun Lahaina Halloween the night before!
Read MoreIt’s not easy for anyone to brag about himself or herself. It makes us feel uncomfortable and sometimes it’s hard to have the right perspective when looking back on our own achievements. That’s why I was interested in learning the back-story of Jim Coon, one of Trilogy’s co- founders and a pioneer of ecotourism and pono boating in Hawai’i.
Read MoreOur second October Blue’Aina reef cleanup was unique- we met our volunteers at Ka’anapali Beach Hotel and boarded Trilogy Elua directly on the beach, after volunteers checked in and did their kokua of quickly cleaning the beach of debris.
Read MoreThough rain threatened in the morning, Trilogy’s Blue ‘Aina Campaign’s October 4th reef clean up managed to find a sunny window of time to malama our reefs. New volunteers and regulars alike joined us on Sunday morning in Lahaina Harbor, ready to dedicate their morning to cleaning a Maui nearshore reef of marine debris.
Read MoreMarine debris is a problem that just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Fortunately, there are people that are willing to do something about it. As a part of International Coastal Cleanup, the Blue ‘Aina Campaign hosted an underwater reef clean up at Mala Wharf on Sunday, September 20th, with 60 volunteers.
Read More... A couple weeks after Nepal’s 8.1 magnitude quake, a past web-designer for Trilogy, Mitch Silver from Kula, asked for Trilogy’s help to fund a nonprofit that provides immediate food supply, medical relief and rebuilding efforts in Nepal, called #WeHelpNepal. We jumped at the opportunity, hosting a special Captains Sunset Dinner Sail fundraiser on May 22nd.
Read MoreDespite worries about another Pacific tropical storm, Trilogy’s Blue ‘Aina Campaign’s August reef clean up happened on a calm, beautiful day. New volunteers and regulars alike joined us on Sunday morning in Lahaina Harbor, ready to dedicate their morning to cleaning a Maui nearshore reef of marine debris.
Read More...with the current rate of industrial fishing and ever higher populations’ demands on the world’s fisheries, will there be any fish left for us to enjoy in the future?
Read MoreAfter the hot, muggy summer days we’ve been experiencing on Maui thanks to Tropical Depression Ela, it felt great to be out on the water last Sunday, July 12th, for our monthly Blue’ Aina Reef Clean up snorkel and sail.
Read MoreHave you ever been on a Trilogy sail, enjoying the ocean and island views, when a surprise encounter with dolphins occurs?
Read MoreHe travels the world constantly in search of one-of-a-kind experiences, mind blowing food, and intriguing culture - and he describes his experience on Maui as “the most amazing in his 14 years of travel”.
Read MoreWhat better way to celebrate World Oceans Day than join our Blue ‘Aina campaign for a day on the water, snorkeling and cleaning up the big blue?
Read MoreThe Hawaiian monk seal is our state mammal, native and found only here in Hawaiian waters. Heartbreakingly, it is extremely rare, with only an estimated 1100 individuals left in the entire population.
Read MoreSailing has always been a way that humans have harnessed renewable energy to travel, to explore the seas, and to enjoy a thrilling ride. But is there a way to make boating even more environmentally friendly?
Read MoreLast weekend, Riley Coon, Trilogy’s Director of Operations and Kelly Montenero, Trilogy's Marine Conservation and Education Director, got to learn about how to conduct a coral reef forensics assessment- finding out the “whodunnit” amongst the various threats that corals here in Hawai’i face.
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