Congrats Kayakmann50!
Nope Pirate, were a couple of islands and 100 miles away (on Maui), though we could get together using the Superferry. With a couple of nasty channels between us, we probably wouldn't be sailing between either. With 20-30 AI's here on Maui, I would think you'll find even more AI's on Oahu (the largest population center).
You may run into Boogie-D over there. Be careful, he's as (crazy?)
enthusiastic as me and may drag you out fishing miles from shore for big game fish if you're not careful.
(say HI for me)
Be safe, the weather's been wild and unpredictable in Hawaii this winter, with the forecast being revised almost daily and many sites disagreeing. Usually the weather forecast here is almost boring with with more than a handful ways of saying "warm and mostly sunny".
Start putting together your emergency gear, tools and spare parts. Then find some others, just a little crazier than yourself to sail with, and you'll be off to a great start.
Plus we're always here to help, (and antagonize) and we understand that "ear to ear" grin you'll be wearing.
Kayaking Bob