What makes a good team?

At Paragon Sailing Charters, our staff are the very heart of our business.  From the Captains and crew on PARAGON & PARAGON II, to our reservationists and office management, we are dedicated to you, our guests and friends.  We hire only the highest trained USCG 100 ton licensed Captains.  Our crew are highly skilled in ocean sailing and have fulfilled rigorous sailing maneuvers prior to any placement on the boats.  Our office ohana are filled with the Aloha spirit that permeates the travel industry on Maui.  

And even with all this training, our team at Paragon Sailing Charters remains a close knit family. We work hard together, share thoughts and ideas, and are committed to sharing our passion for real ocean sailing.  Even with the current changes in our economic environment, the team comes together to streamline our communication channels and openly share ideas for green changes.  Improvements within our company are the results of a team effort; with our special group of professionals, our team,  we could not do what we do for those seeking the best sailing experience not only on the island of Maui, but also in the State of Hawaii.

So we invite you to come sail with us, join our team, and leave Maui with more knowledge of sailing and the ocean around you.  Witness the beauty of Molokini or Lana'i, with a whale breech nearby.  Be a part of a small group environment, where you have the space to relax, without being crowded.  And enjoy the personal service of our team.  Our dedication to you, and our commitment to our passion, is the heart and soul of Paragon Sailing Charters.

Visit www.sailmaui.com for reservations and pricing information.

Paragon announces "Retro Molokini"

This February marks our 15th anniversary in business here on the beautiful island of Maui.  And as a token of our appreciation for all the years of sharing our love of performance sailing, we have gone Retro!

Through www.sailmaui.com, you can now book our Molokini Snorkel & Performance Sail for our 1994 price of $68 per person*!  This tour price includes all the regular offerings, such as food & beverages, snorkel gear & flotation devices.  You bring the towels and sunscreen, we will provide the fun!

So join us as we pursue our green goals and touch a bit of retro pricing while we are at it.  Remember, aboard PARAGON & PARAGON II, getting there and back is the best part of the trip!

*plus 7.167% tax, kids 12 & under sail for 1/2 price.  Offer valid through June 29, 2009.

Paragon Sailing Charters set "green" goals!

Economic conservation seems to be the theme for todays businesses, and Paragon Sailing Charters is taking this action to heart.  Our company has recently changed our software programs within our office that directly affects our paper consumption, and therefore, our efforts at conservation.  Our new program is so basic in concept, we are amazed we did not take advantage of it sooner!

Our Captains & crew are now able to log onto one website to see our charter activities for now and in the future.  In the past, we would need to print manifests and fax to our respective employees.  With our new software, we are able to allow employee access to this same information.  And as a result, we have reduced our paper consumption by more than half!

These and other green efforts motivate all of us at Paragon Sailing Charters.  As stewards of our planet, we continue to strive for positive visitor experiences with minimal environmental impact.  

Whales are here!

Since this is the first blog of the New Year, all of us at Paragon Sailing Charters wish you a very happy & prosperous New Year!  We have been blessed this year, again, with the arrival of our annual visitors, the humpback whales.  They swim all the way from Alaska to birth and breech in the waters off Maui, and enhance any tour taken on either PARAGON or PARAGON II.

In fact, some of the highlights of their annual visit include the whale encounters during the crossing from Lahaina Harbor to Manele Harbor on Lana'i.  Captain Ray, our chief PARAGON Captain, shares that just before Christmas he not only encountered whales on the crossing, he also felt "surrounded" by their majesty!  The passengers were treated by a spectacular breeching contest, as males tend to be overactive in their hopes of attracting female whales.  Our passengers that day were thrilled by the experience, and several have written our office to share their joy!

We invite you to come see the whales with us!  They are active any time of the day, either during our sail back from Molokini where you can see their antics across Maalaea Bay, or on our day trip to Lana'i.  Our Lahaina Sunset Sail features the whales who are also active at or near sunset.  A breech combined with a pleasant sail makes for a wonderful evening on the water!

From December to May, the whales come out to play.  So join us!  Visit www.sailmaui.com for our best fares, and check out our "All Access Pass" to either Molokini or Lana'i.  More sailing for less money, and more time to check out the beauty of our winter/spring visitors!

Speed Sailing in Maui

The twin vessels, PARAGON & PARAGON II are amazing high performance sailing catamarans!  Each has reached speed records above 20 knots.  If you visit www.sailmaui.com, you will read an article by Jace Panebiano, a professional windsurfer & photo journalist.  This article was picked up by SAILING magazine, and tells the story about speed sailing across Maalaea Bay with PARAGON II.  

Come sailing with us, the pros of speed sailing on Maui!  Molokini, with PARAGON II will feature Captain Greg at the helm.  Or, visit Lana'i on PARAGON,  and speed sail with Captain Ray or Captain Ryan.  Either tour will feature the best performance sailing on Maui.

And be sure to read all about us at sailmaui.com.  Talk about fun on the water!

Paragon Sailing Charters Chosen by University of Portland!

A few months ago, we were selected by University of Portland Pamplin School of Business Administration to conduct a study on Organizational Management within Paragon Sailing Charters.  This selection was an honor, as the student-team analyzed all aspects of our family-run business, from communications in the office to the unique relationships on the boats.  Their 21-page paper was submitted to us for final analysis, and the recommendations for improvement were spot on!

Its always nice in these times to see University students taking the tourism industry and the real business world seriously.  These students at the University of Portland utilized Harvard Business School Studies, Management Analysis Media, and other incredible sources as they worked on Paragon.  All told, this paper was given a "A" by their Professor.  This type of analysis typically costs companies thousands in consulting hours.  All it took for us was a selection by the University and a willingness to cooperate.  Pretty cool, huh?

Holidays in Maui

Hawaii in the winter is just too beautiful to miss.  The daytime highs are around 85 and the evenings are balmy and perfect for strolling on the shore after a Mai Tai.  Better yet, a sunset sail with Paragon Sailing Charters is the BEST way to enjoy a Maui sunset, before a romantic dinner on Front Street in Lahaina.

Since our All Access Pass debuted 2 weeks ago, we have found that the combination of the Lahaina Sunset Sail with either our Molokini Tour or Lana'i Beach Picnic & Performance Sail is more popular than expected.  And our guests are choosing these tours during the most beautiful winter months.

Why not come to Maui this winter?  Prices are lower than we've seen in a long time; hotel rooms seem to be more plentiful, and the island awaits you.  We await you.  A sail with us, aboard PARAGON or PARAGON II is just the perfect way to be in Maui this winter.  Visit sailmaui.com and save yourself time and a bit of money, too!  

And Happy Holidays from all of us at Paragon Sailing Charters.  We look forward to you becoming a part of our Paragon family!