GOLDEN BEAR ARRIVING INTO HAWAII EARLY!

I received word directly from Capt. Harry Bolton that the T/S GOLDEN BEAR is arriving into Hawaii a bit early. She will be at the Honolulu Pilot Station on WEDNESDAY MAY 30TH AT 1500 (3:00 PM). The ship will be docking at the makai side of Aloha Tower complex, on Pier 9. The public will have access and be allowed on the pier when the ship arrives. This is an 'open' area to the public which is easily accessed by simply walking through the Aloha Tower/HPU complex or along pier 8 on the Diamond Head side, adjacent to Nashville Waikiki and Hooters. No ID is required.

For those on Maui, the T/S GOLDEN BEAR WILL ANCHOR OFF LAHAINA THE EVENING OF MAY 22ND. They remain at anchor in the Lahaina Roadstead until May 26th when they get underway at 0800 for sea. The BEAR typically remians slow steaming off the lee of Maui doing drills and maneuvering exercises until she heads for her Honolulu arrival.

TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR ON HER WAY TO HAWAII

The T/S GOLDEN BEAR departed El Salvador and is on her way to Hawaii. Next stop, Lahaina, Maui on May 23. Not certain of schedule once the ship arrives. Sometimes they do drills and 'rubber docking' maneuvers. At some point, they may anchor and allo…

The T/S GOLDEN BEAR departed El Salvador and is on her way to Hawaii. Next stop, Lahaina, Maui on May 23. Not certain of schedule once the ship arrives. Sometimes they do drills and 'rubber docking' maneuvers. At some point, they may anchor and allow cadets ashore. Standby for more info.

UPDATE ON EVENT SPONSORS

OUR FRIENDS AT FOSS / YOUNG BROTHERS HAVE PARTNERED UP WITH EACH OTHER TO PURCHASE A 'PILOTS TABLE'. AWESOME SUPPORT FROM A COMPANY WHERE MANY CAL MARITIME GRADUATES ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BOTH ASHORE AND AT SEA. OF COURSE THE MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII PILOT ASSOCIATION ARE ALL IN, TOO! P&M SERVICES ARE ONCE AGAIN SUPPORTING OUR EFFORT TO ASSIST YOUNG LOCAL CADETS FROM HAWAII. 

PASHA Hawaii Commits to Lyman Scholarship Event...again!

Another one of our great corporate sponsors over the years has committed again to a CAPTAIN'S TABLE at our fundraising event. Our good friend Darren Lee stopped by the Pilot's office and dropped off a check from PASHA. Always glad to see them at our waterfront get together. You never know who might drop in from the mainland office!? PASHA's two ships running from the West Coast to Hawaii also have several Cal Maritime alumni aboard in the deck and engine departments. They also routinely have cadets onboard. We look forward to seeing some (we hope) CMA cadets on the JEAN ANNE or the MARJORIE C.

LYMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT GYLE MCGURN FEATURED IN VOYAGE BLOG

One of the primary challenges for deck cadets on the training cruise each year is to put into practice the navigational skills that they all learn in class from books and written computational exercises. The skill of navigating at sea using a sextant is part "art-form" and can be challenging. Even for those students who may easily grasp the mathematics of sight reduction into an actual position on a chart. Standing on the deck of a vessel at sea that is rolling, heaving, and pitching in a seaway and using a sextant to 'bring a star down to the horizon' as seen through a scope, requires patience. It doesn't matter how well you can calculate the numbers if your sight is off from simply doing a bad job of it. I'm sure most all deck graduates will tell you that one skill that is learned at Cal Maritime is how to "shoot stars" and do it well, repeatedly. This component of going on the training cruise can be very challenging for the deck cadet's curriculum. But the navigational skills obtained last a professional lifetime.

1st Class Cadet Gyle McGurn seen here in the Navigation Lab calculating star time for sights later that night. McGurn is a Lyman Scholarship recipient. Gyle McGurn, a resident of Maui, is seated on far left.

1st Class Cadet Gyle McGurn seen here in the Navigation Lab calculating star time for sights later that night. McGurn is a Lyman Scholarship recipient. Gyle McGurn, a resident of Maui, is seated on far left.

MATSON "TOP SPONSOR" FOR 2017 DAVE LYMAN FUNDRAISING EVENT

A big mahalo to MATSON for stepping up first to donate this year to our 2017 fundraising campaign. Senior Vice-President of the Pacific Region, Mr. Vic Angoco said, "We're always glad to support!" Indeed! Matson has been a huge supporter of our DAVE LYMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND since inception back in 2007. With many Cal Maritime alumni employed aboard Matson ships and shoreside at numerous terminals on the west coast and in Hawaii, it only makes sense for Matson to continue providing kokua and support to the Lyman Scholarship Fund.  Linda Howe, Matson Manager for Community Relations, recently delivered a check for $6000 to purchase a PILOT's TABLE at the upcoming June 1st event.

LOCAL MARITIME INDUSTRY SUPPORT STARTS TO POUR IN!

It's only been a few days since our official announcement of the 2017 event and we are already receiving a great level of response from our waterfront ohana. Some have asked for more information, which we are happy to provide anytime.

For those who want to know more information about different levels of support, here's just a peek at what our biggest donors who purchase a PILOT'S TABLE can look forward to:

For our VIP Pilot Table Guests (seating for 10) we will have:

Gordon Biersch 4-course dinner and signature beer pairing

A “welcome beer” Brewer’s Select

1st course - Ho’okipa Pupu’s

Pacific Lobster and Crab Cakes 

Paired with Golden Export Beer

2nd course - Salad

Sunset Papaya Salad with Lilikoi Vinaigrette

Paired with Summer Season Kolsch

3rd course - Island Surf & Turf Entree

Pepper Crusted Pulehu Beef

Miso Glazed Island Fish with Marinated Shiitake Mushrooms & Citrus Soy

Ginger Rice with Saute Garlic Long Beans

Paired with Marzen

4th course - Dessert Sampler

Tropical Lilikoi Cheesecake with Strawberry-Guava Sauce

Double Rich Chocolate Mousse Cake & Fresh Berries

Paired with Coffee (or Coconut) Stout

Our PILOT TABLE donors will also see their corporate logos used in all public promotional material online and social media. We want your generosity to be known to the public. The impact of your donation serves young local men and women who are attending the CALFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME ACADEMY!