We are proud to introduce you to Maui's fastest, high performance sailing
catamarans. The twin vessels Paragon
and Paragon II, owned and operated
by the Barto family, each feature new construction techniques and hull
design paired with state-of-the-art rotating carbon fiber masts. This
mast technology was used by the America's Cup winning catamaran, Stars
and Stripes, and results in each ships ability to achieve incredible
speeds while ensuring your safety and comfort.
The
Barto family grew up in Southern California in one of the world’s
most competitive sailing environments. Captain Eric grew up racing Hobie
Cat’s on the lakes of the south west, including Lake Havasu and
Vail Lake, as well as numerous off-shore yacht races between the west
coast of the United States and Mexico. He qualified for the Olympics
twice in Tornados. He is a master navigator as well, navigating several
Transpac and Mexican races aboard several vessels, both catamaran and
monohulls alike. His sailing adventures have taken him across the equator
to the south pacific, through the Panama Canal to the Caribbean, and
representing the Western Zone in the United States Yacht Racing Union
National competition at Annapolis.
Taking this love of sailing and racing into the waters off Maui allowed
Eric the opportunity to develop Paragon Sailing Charters with his wife,
Tamara. Together, Eric and Tamara developed four tours out of two harbors,
with each tour focusing on their mutual love of the ocean and sailing.
Even the company name, Paragon Sailing Charters, reflects their passion
in creating the most personal, exclusive tours for the visitors to Maui.
Their passion for customer service has been acknowledged by Five Diamond
Resorts including the Four Seasons, Maui at Wailea; The Grand Wailea
Resort & Spa; The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua; and the Hyatt Regency Maui,
to name just a few. Paragon Sailing Charters is a preferred vendor with
many of these fine resorts.
Experience the ultimate as you sail with us from Lahaina
Harbor to Lanai aboard Paragon,
or from Maalaea Harbor to Molokini
and Coral Gardens aboard Paragon
II.