USCGC HOLLYHOCK (WLB 214)

"Pua of the Pacific"

Welcome Aboard

Welcome (E komo mai) to Hawaii

Aloha and congratulations on your assignment to USCGC HOLLYHOCK. Check with your sponsor and running mate if you have any questions.  This list is in no way comprehensive and is intended to supplement the information provided to you by your sponsor, running mate, servicing personnel office, welcome aboard message, entry approval guidelines message, and entry approval granted message.

Area Information

Education:

There are a multitude of education opportunities both aboard and ashore, and HOLLYHOCK works closely with Base Honolulu in maximizing their availability to our crew. Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University and Wayland Baptist University are among a handful of private schools that offer classes to service members.  State schools like University of Hawaii System and several local community colleges offer a variety of degrees featuring flexible class schedules.

Weather:

Weather is very consistent, with only moderate changes in temperature throughout the year due to the year-round warm sea surface temperatures. The average summer temperature is 85 degrees and in winter 78, with extremes of only 59 and 94. The winter season (November to April) is also windier and a bit wetter. While the overhead sun can be hot, the action of trade winds most always provides a cooling breeze. Severe storms are not a common occurrence.

Attractions:

Honolulu has all of the amenities of any major metropolis including several malls and most of the stores you’ll find on the mainland. But just minutes from town you’ll find a variety of outstanding hiking trails, beaches for any number of water sports, deep sea sport fishing, a waterslide park, and a great night life in Waikiki. To sample Hawaii’s unique culture, you can check out the historic Bishop Museum or visit the attractions at the Polynesian Cultural Center, including a luau at night. With no ethnic majority, Hawaii is the most diverse state in the U. S. and the islands have developed into a unique mixture of tropical allure and a melting pot of cultures.

Reporting In:

If the cutter is underway, all members should report into Base Honolulu’s SPO as soon as possible so that you may begin receiving your entitlements. If it is after hours, you may contact the Base Honolulu OOD at 808-842-2970. All members should report to the cutter in the Tropical Blue (Long) uniform with combo cover.