The Captain

Captain Kelly Faulkner first arrived in Hawaii in 1964. He spent his formative years on the beautiful windward Oahu bays of Kailua and Kaneohe learning the ways of the islands and the ocean. Sailing, surfing and diving since the age of six, Kelly was the proud owner of his first vessel, a classic El Toro, at the age of nine.

He took his first sailing lessons at the Kaneohe Yacht Club in 1967 on Flying Juniors. He learned to sail catamarans aboard an AquaCat, the first production catamaran ever made. His family acquired the 121st Hobie 14 catamaran made. Kelly and his family sailed the catamaran off the world famous Outrigger Canoe Club, at Diamond Head in Waikiki. He was often seen catching and surfing waves as big as 12 feet with the Hobie. At age 13, Captain Kelly was bumming his way on deep sea fishing vessels at the Ala Wai Harbor and spent time crewing on offshore racing yachts.

Kelly learned surfing from the legendary Rabbit Kekai and was NAUI certified as a diver at the age of 15. He has spent time on the shores and in the ocean from the south shores of the Big Island of Hawaii to the far northern reaches of Kauai's legendary Na Pali Coast. With a passion for fishing gained from his grandfather, Kelly has fished and dove for virtually every species of fish and crustacean available in Hawaiian waters.

Hawaii Charter Sailboat

Join Captain Kelly for an Hawaii Sailboat Charter. His passion is sharing with you the many unique and special experiences available in Hawaii.