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A Tribute to Pwo Navigator Milton “Shorty” Bertelmann
The Polynesian Voyaging Society honors the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Pwo Navigator Milton “Shorty” Bertelmann, a foundational leader of Hōkūleʻa and a quiet pillar of the Polynesian voyaging renaissance..
Crew Reflection: Nā Inoa Kaulana
Aloha Kākou, Today was an important work day and connection point in the voyaging story. The drydock that was pretty quiet as...
Crew Reflection: Leave It Better Than You Found It
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 Aloha Kākou, We are coming up on a week in our time here in Aotearoa and it’s amazing to see how well our crew...
Crew Reflection: First Week of Dry Dock!
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 Aloha kākou, We just wrapped our first day with both canoes on the hard deck. The massive Travel Lift plucked...
