• Every year since embarking on the Worldwide Voyage in 2014, Hōkūleʻa has taken several weeks of downtime annually to ensure she is safe, seaworthy and beautiful for the thousands of nautical miles that lay ahead. (hokulea.com)
  • The success of these long voyages -navigated entirely by traditional wayfinding (guided by stars and sea swells)-lends proof to the theory that ancient mariners capably traversed thousands of nautical miles to settle an incredible expanse of islands. (mauimagazine.net)
  • Howland Island is an uninhabited island located just north of the equator in the central Pacific Ocean at 0°48′N 176°38′W, about 3,100 km (1,675 nautical miles) southwest of Honolulu. (wikimedia.org)
  • Baker Island (previously New Nantucket [1] ) is an uninhabited atoll just north of the Equator in the central Pacific Ocean about 3,090 km (1,920 mi) southwest of Honolulu . (wikisort.org)
  • For most newcomers to the island of O'ahu, Waikiki Beach in the city of Honolulu is the first stop: the white sand beach strip acts as the heart of both the surfing and nightlife scenes. (dujour.com)
  • Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii), 08 May 1852. (loc.gov)
  • It is near the northwestern end of the Hawaiian archipelago, about one-third of the way from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Tokyo, Japan.Midway Atoll is an unorganized, unincorporated territory of the United States, and the former home of the Naval Air Facility Midway (former ICAO PMDY). (studyres.com)
  • In order to survive the coming massacre, Zac and his family have to make the hard decision to abandon their home and hide in Honolulu, the most dangerous part of the island as zombies roam unchecked through the streets. (cassiopeiafletcher.com)
  • The archipelago has about 500 islands, islets and skerries - roughly one for every resident! (visitnorway.fr)
  • Palawan is a gorgeous cluster of beautiful islands ranked multiple times as the most beautiful archipelago in the world. (reliablecounter.com)
  • The Paracel Archipelago consists of 130 coral islands, reefs and banks distributed across 5,800 squares miles of maritime area almost equidistant from China's Hainan Island (162 nautical miles) and Vietnam's port of Da Nang (200 nautical miles). (historynet.com)
  • Its runway is the biggest of only two in the Spratly archipelago that straddles the South China Sea, and the island has its own fresh water source. (straitstimes.com)
  • Located in the Indian Ocean, it is an archipelago of 1,192 coral islands that offers a variety of attractions for tourists. (photoatlas.com)
  • The United States claims an exclusive economic zone of 200 nautical miles (370 km) and territorial sea of 12 nmi (22 km) around Baker Island. (wikisort.org)
  • Find a park by selecting a point on the map below, or zoom in for regional options.The Office of Coast Survey depicts on its nautical charts the territorial sea (12 nautical miles), contiguous zone (24nm), and exclusive economic zone (200nm, plus maritime boundaries with adjacent/opposite countries). (adamantas.it)
  • Beijing had decided to solve the Paracel Islands territorial dispute by force if the opportunity presented itself. (historynet.com)
  • day the ship joined a convoy bound via Saipan for Hawaii and reached Oahu on 19 July. (hullnumber.com)
  • Learn more about beach weddings in Oahu, HI , when you contact us today. (mauimarryingman.com)
  • You can count on Maui Marrying Man for romantic beach weddings in Oahu, HI. (mauimarryingman.com)
  • North Shore Snorkel & Sail DESCRIPTION This Oahu snorkeling tours take you sailing along the laid back coast of the North Shore to the best snorkel spots in the clear tropical water near the famous Waimea Bay. (thehawaiiconcierge.com)
  • Together, they had gone on every hike listed on the Hike Oahu website, even the forbidden ones, climbed every tree she could put her hands on, and spent hours and hours just laying half-submerged in the surf as the tide rose in around them because she never learned how to swim. (cassiopeiafletcher.com)
  • The land fauna and flora are oceanic in character, derived from the west, and, like Hawaii, with little or no American affinity. (archive.org)
  • This oceanic migration extended north to Hawai'i, south to New Zealand, and east to Rapa Nui, ultimately forming the geographic triangle we call Polynesia. (mauimagazine.net)
  • In Hawaii, your ocean and my ocean, that is where the oceanic realm welcomed me. (visionroot.org)
  • The mission of TF 94 was to harass Japanese outposts in the Kuril Islands, northeast of Japan proper and west of the Aleutian Islands. (wikipedia.org)
  • From the American side, a western defensive line of sorts was imagined to arc from the Aleutian Islands around to the Panama Canal. (atlanticcouncil.org)
  • The terrain is low-lying and sandy: a coral island surrounded by a narrow fringing reef with a depressed central area devoid of a lagoon with its highest point being 8 m (26 ft) above sea level. (wikisort.org)
  • The narrow fringing reef surrounding the island can be a maritime hazard, so there is a day beacon near the old village site. (wikisort.org)
  • For extra fun and relaxation on the water, rent a boat and sail off into the sunset on the most romantic nautical getaway. (reliablecounter.com)
  • On 16 January, Stoddard and Rowe (DD-564) headed south for operational training in the Hawaiian Islands. (wikipedia.org)
  • We have since been cruising around the Hawaiian Islands getting used to our new Nautical Flow. (mauimarryingman.com)
  • The main islands of the Samoan group, like the Hawaiian group are high islands, the summits of a great range of volcanic mountains. (archive.org)
  • By virtue of the canoes' masterful construction and the sailors' extraordinary maritime knowledge, the Hawaiian Islands were populated, and Hawaiian culture given root. (mauimagazine.net)
  • Hokule'a inspired Hawaiian communities throughout the Islands to build their own canoes. (mauimagazine.net)
  • For three decades, Mo'olele has plied the waters around Maui and its neighboring islands, its crab-claw sail fluttering as a visible banner of Hawaiian pride. (mauimagazine.net)
  • At the entrance lay a weary 19th-century whaling ship, long in the rigging, and over its shoulder was an old missionary plantation home and museum adorned with whaling artifacts and reminders of the invasion of the Hawaiian Kingdom centuries ago. (algora.com)
  • The United States had a coaling station at Pearl Harbor, and possession of small Christmas (Kiritimati) Island and smaller Midway Island. (atlanticcouncil.org)
  • The Port of San Francisco lies on the northeastern shores of a peninsula that separates San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. (worldportsource.com)
  • Just four kilometers west of the Port of Oakland , the Port of San Francisco is some 375 nautical miles north-northwest of America's biggest Port of Los Angeles . (worldportsource.com)
  • When Mexico's taxes on whaling became onerous, local whalers relocated from the Port of San Francisco to Hawaii in 1843. (worldportsource.com)
  • The island, administered by Taiwan's coastguard, is some 1,600 km southwest of Taiwan, out of range of its US-made F-16 warplanes. (straitstimes.com)
  • There still remained unexplored ocean to the east of New Zealand, where a great continent could lie. (learnz.org.nz)
  • I was on the beach in Huahine, set to hitch a berth to New Zealand, when "Hurricane Annie" Musselman, a striking female sailor fresh ashore after a 20-day sail from Maui, convinced me of the fun awaiting me in Hawaii, where I could then catch a boat to New Zealand next season. (algora.com)
  • As its name suggests, Midway is roughly equidistant between North America and Asia, and lies almost halfway around the world longitudinally from Greenwich, UK. (studyres.com)
  • Sailing upwind through the San Pedro Channel faster than the winds of 8-11 knots, they passed the west end of Santa Catalina Island 20 miles offshore - the only mark of the 2,225-nautical mile course - in 1 hour 45 minutes in a straight line with Pyewacket leading Genuine Risk by 100 yards and Morning Glory another 100 yards back. (yachtingworld.com)
  • HQ-16 arrived off Robert Island on Jan. 16 and found it occupied by Chinese "fishermen" from two boats anchored offshore. (historynet.com)
  • Kayak to offshore islands, hidden tide. (thehawaiiconcierge.com)
  • This involved the disappearance of two divers at Cocos Island, nearly 500 miles offshore of Costa Rica. (undercurrent.org)
  • Træna, which lies 33 nautical miles from the mainland, is one of our country's smallest municipalities. (visitnorway.fr)
  • The island is connected to the mainland by the bridge, so it's actually quite easy and hassle free to go on & off the island! (soniaverardo.com)
  • This wreck RMS Mulheim lies beneath beneath the cliffs at Lands end at the most westerly point on the British mainland, at the tip of Cornwall. (lovethesepics.com)
  • In Hawaii, an endless arrival of passagemakers and wannabe sailors from the mainland made Lahaina their first stop. (algora.com)
  • Following her shakedown training out of San Diego and post-shakedown availability at Seattle, Stoddard screened a convoy to Pearl Harbor, departing the west coast on 16 July and reaching Hawaii on the 29th. (wikipedia.org)
  • Snorkel the coral reefs at Lanikai and visit the Mokulua Islands. (thehawaiiconcierge.com)
  • Manila occupies eight reefs and islands and Malaysia seven. (straitstimes.com)
  • There are also plenty of opportunities to explore uninhabited islands which hide hidden coves full of coral reefs perfect for scuba diving activities. (photoatlas.com)
  • Videos from the Maldives show just how breathtaking this island nation is with its stunning white sand beaches, exotic fish species and vibrant coral reefs. (photoatlas.com)
  • Following shakedown in waters off Miami and Key West Fla. PCER-853 proceeded via the Panama Canal to Hawaii. (hullnumber.com)
  • Tourists have flocked to the azure waters of the ever-popular island of Aruba for decades. (dujour.com)
  • The bulky bivalves - the largest of which can measure 1.2 meters long and weigh up to 200 kilograms - are mainly found in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific, including the South China Sea, on the shores of which lie Tanmen and Li's shop. (sixthtone.com)
  • Taiwan is building a US$100 million (S$125.3 million) port next to an airstrip on the lone island it occupies in the disputed South China Sea, a move that is drawing hardly any flak from the most assertive player in the bitterly contested waters, China. (straitstimes.com)
  • b) on the inland waters of Canada together with any part of a lake or river forming part of the inland waters of Canada that lies within the United States, or on Lake Michigan. (gc.ca)
  • From crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant marine life to pristine white sand beaches and lush green islands, this paradise has something for everyone. (photoatlas.com)
  • With its pristine white-sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and abundant marine life, there's no wonder why so many people flock to these islands each year. (photoatlas.com)
  • From the crystal clear waters of the Maldives to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii, these luxurious escapes offer something for everyone. (photoatlas.com)
  • Known in Chinese as Huangyan Island, the shoal was at the center of a 2012 standoff between China and the Philippines, both of whom regard it as their sovereign territory. (sixthtone.com)
  • The specific alignment of the Philippines today seems very important, but in the United States' very first round of thinking about war in the Pacific, the islands weren't a factor. (atlanticcouncil.org)
  • It lies between the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia. (straitstimes.com)
  • The Japanese government, which had previously transferred coast guard vessels to the Philippines to assist Manila in patrolling areas claimed by China, immediately affirmed the PCA's decision, but also reiterated Japan's claim to Okinotori's status as an island, Okinotorishima. (doam.org)
  • Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio noted that the court's verdict applied only to the issues between China and the Philippines, adding that Okinotori had been regarded as an island since 1931 - presumably because the Japanese government's declaration of sovereignty over it as a shima, island, in that year was uncontested - and, further, that the court had not set the standards for what constitutes a rock. (doam.org)
  • Lahaina, the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which Kamehameha violently united, became the whaling capital of the world and commanded respect. (algora.com)
  • Howland Island , as well as ► Baker Island , ► Jarvis Island , ► Johnston Atoll , ► Kingman Reef , ► Midway Atoll , ► Wake Island , and ► Palmyra Atoll , lies in the Pacific Ocean, south of Hawaii. (wikimedia.org)
  • On 15 January 1770 Cook brought the Endeavour to anchor at Ship Cove in Queen Charlotte Sound at the top of the South Island. (learnz.org.nz)
  • He then sailed south down the east coast of the South Island and round the southern tip of Stewart Island. (learnz.org.nz)
  • On Jan. 11, 1974, South Vietnamese officials received reports of Chinese activity on two of their islands in the Paracel Island chain. (historynet.com)
  • HQ-4 arrived Jan. 17 and put a 40-man South Vietnamese SEAL unit on Robert Island and nearby Money Island to remove the Chinese flags. (historynet.com)
  • The two fishing boats off Robert Island reported to China's South Sea Fleet headquarters. (historynet.com)
  • Although both Vietnam and China trace their claims on the Paracel Islands to long-ago imperial dynasties, the roots of the modern Sino-South Vietnamese dispute lie in the 1930s and France's colonial ambitions. (historynet.com)
  • But instead of deterring a Japanese move into the South China Sea, the French occupation of the Paracels provoked Japan, which landed a small naval infantry unit on Woody Island in 1938 just months after the French occupation. (historynet.com)
  • It should place islands in that triangular area uniting these four and go in all four directions - North, South, East, and West - matching everything in the end. (visionroot.org)
  • After days at sea, every south sea island is an intoxicating rebirth of the senses, a virginal stirring of the heart. (algora.com)
  • The Nationalist Chinese Kuomintang government occupied the Amphitrite Group two months later and put a garrison on Woody Island in January 1946. (historynet.com)
  • For other uses, see Baker Island (disambiguation). (wikisort.org)
  • The island now forms the Baker Island National Wildlife Refuge and is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the U.S. which vouches for its defense. (wikisort.org)
  • Baker Island and Howland Island are also the last pieces of land that experience the New Year (furthest behind time zone - UTC−12:00). (wikisort.org)
  • Baker Island is one of the most remote U.S. equatorial possessions. (wikisort.org)
  • Orthographic projection over Baker Island. (wikisort.org)
  • The best it could manage, as we now remember in the heroic war stories, was a last-ditch defense of the Bataan Peninsula and the Island of Corregidor, on the western side of strategically important Manila Bay. (atlanticcouncil.org)
  • Viewing the new land sometimes from well out to sea, he made two famous mistakes, charting Banks Peninsula as an island and Stewart Island as a peninsula. (learnz.org.nz)
  • On Jan. 16, the fleet ordered two Hainan Island-based Kronstadt -class subchasers to rush Maritime Militia to the scene, officially to protect fisherman but more likely as part of a force buildup. (historynet.com)
  • From the magical sunset of Oia to blue-domed churches among cascading whitewashed buildings, to red sand beaches and active volcanoes, this mesmerizing island combines nearly all the fantastic tourist attractions at the same place. (reliablecounter.com)
  • From the necessary theme park pit stop to the sun-soaked beaches of Hawaii to the icy landscapes of Alaska, these distinctive Starbucks locations encapsulate the diverse tapestry of American culture, blending the joy of coffee with a sense of community in unique ways. (tastingtable.com)
  • Rich rainforests, shimmering beaches, and infectious aloha energy have drawn travelers to Hawaii for years. (dujour.com)
  • Sanna is an island known for its iconic mountains, great hiking trails, sandy white beaches and dark caves. (visitnorway.fr)
  • The Maldives is a paradise on Earth and its beaches, islands, and wildlife make it one of the best tourist destinations in the world. (photoatlas.com)
  • and shortly thereafter got underway to join the 7th Fleet in the Admiralty Islands. (hullnumber.com)
  • USAAF aircraft based at the original Henderson Field on Eastern Island joined the attack against the Japanese fleet, which suffered losses of four carriers and one heavy cruiser.Travel to the atoll in 2013 was not possible even through organized tour companies or as a Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer. (studyres.com)
  • Until 1939, the (Pacific) Battle Fleet was mostly based in California, 6300 nautical miles away. (atlanticcouncil.org)
  • The United States took possession of the island in 1857, claiming it under the Guano Islands Act of 1856. (wikisort.org)
  • France, a colonial power in Vietnam since 1858, established its claim on the Paracels and the nearby Spratly Islands in 1932 but wasn't initially concerned about actually occupying them. (historynet.com)
  • By contrast, an island is a naturally formed area of land surrounded by water that stays above water at high tide, and which can sustain human habitation. (doam.org)
  • According to Article 121 (3) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), entities that are above water at high tide but cannot sustain human habitation or economic life of their own are not considered islands but rocks, and are not entitled to an EEZ. (doam.org)
  • Most of the islands are grouped in the northeast Amphitrite Group or the western Crescent Group, which are separated by 39 nautical miles. (historynet.com)
  • The same year, the United States annexed Hawaii, at the request of its not-exactly-representative government. (atlanticcouncil.org)
  • The Northern Shrimp Zone will be closed to shrimping at night all year from the shoreline out to 5 nautical miles. (texas.gov)
  • Taiwan Coast Guard patrol ships are seen during a drill held about 30 nautical miles northwest of the port of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on March 30, 2013. (straitstimes.com)
  • The beautiful landscape and wildlife offered at Galapagos island can never be seen anywhere else on the planet. (reliablecounter.com)
  • Though the Okinawa campaign was rapidly nearing its conclusion, the proximity of airfields in Japan and on Formosa allowed enemy air power to continue to harass the ships around the island. (wikipedia.org)
  • The French, concerned that either China or Japan might seize the islands, put a Franco-Vietnamese garrison of about 100 men on Woody Island in 1938 as a buffer to extend the defensive perimeter of France's Indochina colonies. (historynet.com)
  • Japan annexed the Paracel and Spratly islands in 1941, claiming they were part of Japanese-occupied Taiwan. (historynet.com)
  • After the U.S. atomic bomb drops on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945, Japan started removing its forces from the islands, completing the withdrawal by the end of August. (historynet.com)
  • There are some 600 million tons of this metal hidden in the area of Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo Island, and Japan. (visionroot.org)
  • If Okinotori were recognized as an island, Japan would be entitled to an additional 116,474 sq. nautical miles, or about 400,000 sq. km, of EEZ. (doam.org)
  • The island of Krk is situated actually quite close to my hometown, Rijeka, so every summer, when I'm home in Croatia, I try to skip to the island of Krk, at least for one day! (soniaverardo.com)
  • The distance from Rose Atoll on the east, to the west end of Savaii is about 290 nautical miles. (archive.org)
  • After a week in the Bay of Islands, he rounded the top of the North Island in a storm and sailed down its west coast. (learnz.org.nz)
  • Taipei knows it is the only claimant that (China) will not bother, so it is free to upgrade its facilities on Tai Ping without fear of criticism from China," said Denny Roy, a senior fellow at the Hawaii-based East-West Center think tank. (straitstimes.com)
  • Also worth seeing is Træna-Hawaii, an outdoor exhibition on the 20th century seen through the eyes of two people living in island communities on the opposite sides of the world. (visitnorway.fr)
  • The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea. (nationmaster.com)
  • Between 60 and 70 miles eastward of Tutuila are three small islands, together called the Manua Group, and with a combined area of 18 square miles. (archive.org)
  • The area of economic activities was determined to be 200 nautical miles. (visionroot.org)
  • Between Savaii and Upolu are two small islands. (archive.org)
  • While Itu Aba, also called Tai Ping, is small, no other disputed island has such sophisticated facilities. (straitstimes.com)
  • Part of the Ogasawara (Bonin) island chain, Okinotori is so small that that it is not even marked on most maps. (doam.org)
  • The Arctic Circle cuts through the islands, which means that from late May to mid July you can enjoy the midnight sun - and savour Træna's natural attractions round the clock. (visitnorway.fr)
  • I did a round up of some fun nautical options for babies and kids. (nauticalbynatureblog.com)
  • In denying that many of the entities claimed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) were islands, which would entitle them to exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of 200 nautical miles from their base lines, but rocks, which are entitled to only a 12-mile exclusion zone, the tribunal also undermined the Japanese government's claim that Okinotori is an island. (doam.org)
  • The length of the island is traversed by a range of mountains of rather uniform height and uniform slope with higher elevation about 3,608 feet. (archive.org)
  • Selvær, the second-biggest island, is a quiet and cosy fishing community. (visitnorway.fr)
  • Ah Hee is a longtime member of Hawai'i's voyaging community. (mauimagazine.net)
  • However, as soon as we get around the north-eastern point of Magnetic Island the wind gets much stronger, over 22 knots at time. (michaelmcfadyenscuba.info)
  • The other two islands, Ofu and Olosega (pronounced o-lo-seng-a for the 'g' in Samoa is pronounced 'ng'-- now Swains Island) are separated by only a shallow water. (archive.org)
  • The tropical climate and Pacific Island atmosphere are what make Hawaii a special travel destination for tourists. (reliablecounter.com)
  • This beautiful nation lies off the coast of East Africa, and you'll need at least one week or two to fully experience this faraway dreamy island. (reliablecounter.com)
  • Limit Gulf trawls within the Northern Shrimp Zone (from zero to 5 nautical miles) to a total width of 130 feet, as measured from back of door along the corkline to back of door, with a single trawl not to exceed 65 feet in width, as measured from back of door along the corkline to back of door. (texas.gov)
  • But Uniworld's newest line of ships is redefining the idea of nautical travel, in the form of intimate vessels for the boutique hotel crowd. (dujour.com)
  • During a 1935-1942 colonization attempt, the island was most likely on Hawaii time, which was then 10.5 hours behind UTC. (wikisort.org)
  • [5] Since it is uninhabited the island's time zone is unspecified, but it lies within a nautical time zone 12 hours behind UTC (UTC−12:00). (wikisort.org)
  • Instead, Cook had to work out the time in Greenwich by making a long series of calculations, using his own observations and the lunar tables in a nautical almanac. (learnz.org.nz)
  • Waikiki Surf or SUP Lessons DESCRIPTION Fulfill your dreams by surfing in beautiful Hawaii with Surf HNL's amazing surf instructors! (thehawaiiconcierge.com)
  • Sneaking out at all hours of the night to walk on the beach or prodding Jason into taking her for mid-night rides around the island on his moped. (cassiopeiafletcher.com)
  • A spectacular start in moderate breeze sent Roy Disney's Pyewacket, Randall Pittman's Genuine Risk, and Hasso Plattner's Morning Glory off to Hawaii shoulder-to-shoulder in the Centennial Transpacific Yacht race to Hawaii Sunday. (yachtingworld.com)
  • He was aboard Hokule'a , the mother of Hawai'i's modern sailing canoes, during its watershed voyage to Tahiti in 1976, and has participated in all of its pan-Pacific journeys since. (mauimagazine.net)
  • Here, we have compiled a list of the top 10 islands that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. (reliablecounter.com)
  • Luckily, this wasn't the case when we went to the island, so we spent the perfect day, laying at the beach & walking around the old town's centre. (soniaverardo.com)
  • If you are looking for the perfect destination to explore during your next vacation, there is no shortage of incredible resorts and islands. (photoatlas.com)