Several days ago a catamaran ride was sponsored for some of our monks and for our taskforcers. The afternoon catamaran tours depart midday from the west side of our island and make their way north, up and around the Napali Coast--the beautiful northern cliffside of our island. You might recognize these cliffs from Hollywood films such as Jurassic Park or Pirates of the Caribbean. These are some of the most quickly eroding geological formations of this scale and can be seen to drastically change in just one lifetime. Upon reaching the top of the island the catamaran turns around and raises its sail for the ride back, making for a relaxed dinner cruise before sunset.

Did you know that the word "catamaran" comes from the Tamil language. It is originally "kaṭṭumaram." Kattu means "to tie" and maram means "tree," describing a vessel made with wooden outriggers.

5 Responses to “Napali Coast Catamaran”

1. Savitri Palani says:
   July 21st, 2019 at 2:40 am

   Aum Jai Ganesha!

2. Tasha Natarajan says:
   July 22nd, 2019 at 4:35 am

   Thanks for sharing this gorgeous adventure. What a day!

3. Rajen Manick says:
   July 23rd, 2019 at 4:46 am

   Wow! What a trip!

4. Adi Sankara Peruman says:
   July 24th, 2019 at 9:52 am

   Aumsivaya
   Wonderful team.
   Aum from Mauritius through London.
   Regards
   Adi Sankara Peruman

5. Kevina says:
   July 24th, 2019 at 10:20 pm

   Aum Namah Sivaya

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