RICHARD BLACKBURN

OWNER

*Has owned Hobbie 16, Prindle 16 & 18, Cal 28, Ranger 33 and a J35.

*7 years of sailing in and around Puerto Rico, 46 years of Hawaiian Island sailing. Off shore and course racing in Hawaii.

* 4 Asahi Cups. First place in 1998. Third place in 1999 & 2000

*1998-2003 award for most Friday night races sailed.

* Father of Nate Blackburn, a two time Laser national competitor, representing Waikiki Yacht Club, and 2006 Jr. Yachtsmen of the Year.

Donna Domaisn Austin   

Watch Captain 

* Born and raised in Southern California. Moved to Hawaii at age 19.

* Married and raised my two children on an 80 foot steel hull schooner

* Extensive sailing around the Hawaiian Islands and the Central and South Pacific.

*18 years of competitive sailing. 17 years of Friday night races, 3 Asahi Cups, 1 Pacific Cup, 1 Transpac.

* Yachts Woman of the Year in 2007

* Wahine Skipper of the Year for 2001 and 2007

* One time commodore of sail for Pearl Harbor Yacht Club

* Two time commodore of sail for Hawaii Woman Yachts Racing Ass.

* One time vice commodore for Hawaii Woman Yacht Racing Ass. 

* One time and current commodore of power for Pearl Harbor Yacht Club

* Member of U.S. Sailing, Pearl Harbor Yacht Club

* Two years as a steward aboard the Hawaii Super Ferry.

* Mother of 2 ship Captains, Phillip Austin and Lindsey Austin  

  Mike Rush

    Go to Guy

* 6 Years Hawaii yacht racing circuit 

* 7 Years Hawaii sport fishing 

* 3 Years commercial fishing in Alaska

* Over 14000 ocean miles logged 

* Member of La Mariana Sailing Club, Poor Boys Yacht Club

Chase Hartzell

Computer Guy

* U.S.N Submarine Nuclear Mechanical Operator

* U.S Sailing Keelboat Certification

* Over 5000 hours of underway sea time

* 6 month tour at sea 

* Over 45 consecutive days underwater at sea

*One year experience as a J/35 crew mate 

* More then 10 years of hands-on experience in emergency medicine working with father (veterinarian) and mother (registered nurse)