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A Life at Sea and a Legacy of Aloha <\/p>\n From Balboa Island to the Open Ocean Alongside his service in the California National Guard, Reg found himself deeply involved in the world of yachting. He sold and outfitted yachts for the California Yacht Company and Hatteras Yachts, while running his own yacht repair business, Mickey Mouse Marine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A New Chapter in Hawaii In 1980, Reg returned to Windjammer, taking on the ambitious task of converting the neglected former ferry \u201cGeorge Washington\u201d into the magnificent four-masted, 1,200-passenger vessel Rella Mae.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Building Dreams on the Water<\/strong><\/p>\n Reg was not just a captain \u2014 he was a visionary. Teaming up with Ron and Mitzi Howard, he helped operate a fleet of sailing vessels on Waikiki excursions. His talents extended to inter-island tugboat operations with P&R Water Taxi, and he later took the helm as General Manager of Paradise Cruises.<\/p>\n In 1990, Reg undertook the design and oversaw construction of the \u201cStar of Honolulu.\u201d Built on Whidbey Island, this state-of-the-art, 1,500-passenger dinner cruise vessel redefined luxury experiences with vastly upgraded capabilities including ADA and restaurant level accommodations, steady ride, and exclusive areas for private charter. Reg saw the project through to completion on time and on budget, and in April 1992, the Star of Honolulu set sail for a new era of ocean tourism in Hawaii.<\/p>\n Reg\u2019s dedication to the success of the \u201cStar of Honolulu\u201d focused always on the core values of Aloha for guests and \u2018ohana, paving the way to rewarding long term employees with 100% ownership of the company.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Life Well Lived<\/strong><\/p>\n In retirement, Reg found peace on Whidbey Island, indulging in his love of yachting, spending time with his beloved wife Connie, and managing his investments. He also shared precious years with his younger brother Richard \u201cChip\u201d White, who retired nearby \u2014 reuniting after decades apart.<\/p>\n Reg\u2019s impact on the maritime world, Hawaii\u2019s tourism industry, and the lives of those around him will never be forgotten. His legacy sails on in the ships he built, the people he inspired, and the countless journeys he made possible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Aloha, Captain Reg. Fair winds and following seas.<\/strong><\/p>\n Memorial Service: Star of Honolulu, Pier 8 Aloha Tower Marketplace<\/em><\/p>\n February 1, 2025, Boarding 10:45AM, Cruise 11:00AM – 12:00PM<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Life at Sea and a Legacy of Aloha The maritime world lost a true legend when Captain R.A. \u201cReg\u201d White…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":380003,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-380005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=380005"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380005\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":380017,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380005\/revisions\/380017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/380003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=380005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=380005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starofhonolulu.com\/jp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=380005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n<\/strong>The maritime world lost a true legend when Captain R.A. \u201cReg\u201d White passed away peacefully at his home on Whidbey Island in October 2024 at the age of 89. Reg\u2019s legacy is etched not only in the vessels he captained and built but also in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. His journey was one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering love for the sea.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Reg\u2019s maritime journey began at just 16 years old when he started working for the Balboa Island Ferry. While pursuing a Drama major at Whittier College, Reg took a pivotal step in his career by obtaining his captain\u2019s license at the age of 21, allowing him to command passenger vessels and start what would become a storied profession.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The 1970s saw Reg set sail for Hawaii, where he would leave an indelible mark on the maritime industry. He captained the Sea Flight Hydrofoil \u201cKamehameha\u201d for inter-island voyages and lent his expertise to Windjammer Cruises. His talents soon took him to the Gulf of Mexico, where he captained Texas Instruments\u2019 \u201cCecil Green,\u201d exploring for oil.<\/p>\n