OK, so we’ve all been to christenings, but none like this.  This is a Hawaiian style christening that starts with friends and family onboard, tea leaves tied to the bow rail and tea leaf leis around your neck. The local preacher is there to give his blessing to the vessel to insure safe passages in the future and of course the ceremonial champagne bottle broken across the bow. A moment in paradise not to be forgotten by anyone who was lucky enough to be there.

Leaving the Keehi Shipyard

Crossing over to Maui from Diamond Head, Oahu

Christening with tea leaves