TS GOLDEN BEAR ARRIVES INTO HONOLULU HARBOR TOMORROW

The GOLDEN BEAR will be at the Honolulu Harbor Pilot Station at 1145 tomorrow, Tuesday 30th. Capt Ed Enos (CMA '87) and Apprentice Pilot Capt Ryan Hopkins will conduct the pilotage inbound. The BEAR should be alongside Pier 9 at Aloha Tower around 1230. The public is invited to greet the ship as she comes alongside. The pier is open to the public. Capt Ed will attempt to do some 'live feed' video on his Instagram account starting around 1115. See his account on Instagram @hicapted  

FOSS will be providing tug assist service for free. Hawaii Pilots Association will also be providing their services for free.

WE HAVE 240 CONFIRMED GUESTS SO FAR!

In the last few days before our event, we have over 240 guests confirmed attending our fundraiser. While we expect a few more last minute calls, we encourage everyone to contact Leilani first thing on Tuesday AM at her office (848-1259). We will not turn anyone away at the door, but seating for dinner may be a challenge. Please ensure you call in a reservation ASAP on Tuesday morning. SEE YOU ALL THERE!

ONE WEEK UNTIL THE 2017 LYMAN FUNDRAISING EVENT

LAST CALL! If you haven't already called Leilani, please do so today and reserve your seats now. Meeting with Gordon Biersch folks tomorrow for a head count and discuss details. So we want to ensure all who plan to go get on our list. We can likely take a few more next week at last minute. But best to let us know ASAP. Gonna be a great event!

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE EVENT

We are attending to all the details of our fundraiser as we count down just a few more days until our June 1st event. I spoke with Captain Harry while at sea just the other day and he reports, "Everyone can't wait until we get to Hawaii!" Excitement is brewing aboard the BEAR. I know there are many families here in Hawaii that can't wait until the ship's arrival, too! Come on down to Aloha Tower on Wednesday the 30th. Meet the ship as it docks around 1530 (3:30 PM).

Our 2016 scholarship recipient Duke Quitevas, working on his sail bag creation while on the training cruise headed to Hawaii.

Our 2016 scholarship recipient Duke Quitevas, working on his sail bag creation while on the training cruise headed to Hawaii.

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.