Waikiki
Friday Night Special
Every Friday afternoon the Waikiki Yacht Club holds its weekly sailing yacht race. The motivation to win is strong with a bottle of champagne being the grand prize.
Captain Doug Smoyer
This is also a weekly “happening” for Doug and Joan Smoyer with a small group of selected friends that are invited to go out on their motor yacht and watch the race up close. Besides seeing Waikiki from this special perspective, Doug’s guests are often times entertained by his ukulele or harmonica playing.
It’s EASY
I feel honored to be among the invitees occasionally, and always cherish the time. There is always plenty of good vibes to go along with the great company, views, food and drink.
Peter and Bonea
This past Friday Doug granted my request to invite some of my own friends. Peter Skaaning has a tough time breaking away from the Honolulu Design Center, but the opportunity to get out on the ocean with Bonea and friends was one he could not resist.
(R-L) Steen and Carsten
The invitation was especially timely because Peter’s brother Steen from INspiration BC was in town, as was BoConcept boss Carsten Pedersen. Carsten logs over 250,000 air miles every year, so the relaxation was a welcome break for him.
Picture Post Card
I heard someone say, “Now that’s a post card moment” as we watched the yachts reach the half way point with the sun dropping down on the horizon. My thought at the moment was, “Lucky we live Hawaii”.
Tasks
Just like at the store, there are always some tasks to be done. Normally Doug and Joan can avoid this part since they have a “crew”. On this day the normal ”crew” wasn’t there, so the guests got a chance to help out. I didn’t hear any complaining, and I heard a lot of gratitude expressed from all for the experience.
Captain Doug Smoyer at the Helm
Mahalo Doug, you are Da Man! I Love You.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Dear Ron, Moments like these are exactly when we remember the best (and appreciate it) that we live in Hawaii….. Great night in great company! Thank you for making it happen and thank you Doug & Joan for inviting. Peter
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Now I am REALLY jealous of you guys living out there in paradise. It’s MUGGY here in Texas today and the weather can’t decide if it is going to be too hot or too cold. I hear that is never either one of those extremes there.
Oh well, we all have to live somewhere and this is my home, so I will just stop complaining.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Yes; lucky we live Hawaii.