Where Did The POA GO??

[Silver Sweethearts]

We drove past Kahului Harbor this (Sunday, January 14th) afternoon and the POA is nowhere to be seen. In trying to track it, it seems to be holding off of Honolulu. Since the surf must be giving them problems, any idea of their new schedule?

[BirdTravels]

Somewhere between Molokai and Lanai

[BirdTravels]

Trouble in Paradise!??!

 

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[Silver Sweethearts]

Interesting that they didn't even attempt to get close to their usual dock of Kahului. How the surf is, we don't know, but the weather here on Maui is very nice with minimal wind.

[hihilo]

H U G E waves, here in HILO, today / Sunday. Will be nice if the waves calm down, for its usual TUE Hilo arrival.

[BirdTravels]

 

 

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[BirdTravels]

Tracking shows POA anchored off Lahaina with next port of Hilo.

 

 

 

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[Silver Sweethearts]

Thank you for keeping up with the POA. We couldn't find any accurate tracking and appreciate your help!

[don't-use-real-name]

Possible explanation for what is happening:

 

Normal port for the POA at Maui is Kahului on the north side of the island.

Presently there is a HIGH SURF warning and also a SMALL CRAFT advisory.

Typical winter storms affect the north side of all the islands especially Oahu

where the surf becomes a surfers heaven pipeline etc.

 

The POA positioned off of Lahaina which is on the lee side of the island is probably using that as a alternate

for Kahului even if it means tendering.

 

Weather presently at Kahului is 76 degrees Winds 10 mph NNE with the High Surf and SC advisory.

 

Hilo may not be much better for the day after next - Kona may have rough tendering sea to contend with.

Nawiliwili port of Lihue on Kauai is sheltered but the spectacular trip around the north side of that island

to see the Na Pali coast maybe a not so smooth ride.

 

Picture High Surf as being a mini-tsunami - ships small and big (POA) get banged around in and near port.

[don't-use-real-name]

The POA has left Maui and is presently in the Maui Channel northwest of the Big Island - destination Hilo.

 

Hilo weather 65 degrees expected high 80.

WindSW 6 mph Humidity82%Dew Point59°Pressure30.10 in Visibility10.0 mi

 

Business Cruising as usual no high surf or small craft advisories noted.