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Hōkūleʻa Visits West Hawaiʻi Communities

11.12.24 | Moananuiākea Voyage

Last week, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa arrived at Keauhou after spending a few days at the historic Hawaiian fishing village of...

Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Miloliʻi

10.28.24 | Moananuiākea Voyage

Hōkūleʻa’s voyage through the Hawaiian Islands continues with visits to Kahoʻolawe and Miloliʻi. Early Friday morning, Hōkūleʻa,...

After Māʻalaea, Hōkūleʻa Headed to Kahoʻolawe

10.24.24 | Moananuiākea Voyage

For the last two weeks, Hōkūleʻa has been docked at Māʻalaea where the crew has been hosting students and the community for...

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After an inspiring stay in Miloliʻi, we made our

After an inspiring stay in Miloliʻi, we made our way to Hōnaunau where upon arrival into the bay, we were greeted by naiʻa (dolphins) jumping just off Hōkūleʻaʻs bow. A fitting welcome since Hōnaunau Bay was among Hōkūle'a's first stops in 1975 as PVS co-founder Herb Kawainui Kane said "it was important that Hawaiians accepted the canoe." He said that when Hōkūle'a arrived, deftly guided in to shore by a kupuna of the area, people just sat silently looking at her for hours. Now, many years later, Weʻre grateful for our cherished time with community at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Park - Captain Bruce Blankenfeld shared a presentation on the Moananuiākea Voyage, we had visits from the keiki of Hoʻokena Elementary and Hōnaunau Elementary, as well as community tours. Mahalo all for sharing your aloha with our crew and Mama Hōkūleʻa.

During her time in Keauhou Bay, the Hōkūle’a c

During her time in Keauhou Bay, the Hōkūle’a crew went on a huakaʻi up mauka to Kāneaka Hōlua Slide with Uncle Māhealani Pai, a Cultural Resource Specialist with Kamehameha Schools, cultural practitioner, and member of the team dedicated to restoring and preserving the Hōlua slides of South Kona for continued cultural and ceremonial use. After sharing about the history, construction and modern restoration of Kāneaka, Uncle Māhealani lead the huaka’i makai to He’eia Bay. There, the crew was greeted by the stunning and powerful sight of Kāneaka slide layered into the mountainside, heading straight towards where they stood in He’eia. In Uncle Māhealani’s mo’olelo, he shared how Hawaiians raced in two directions; one person barreling down the slide, and the other surfing in from the sea, racing to the finish line in a trial of land and sea. The crew will cherish these stories and the knowledge and time Uncle Māhealani shared with them.

- Hana Yoshihata

This past week, Hōkūleʻa and her crew completed

This past week, Hōkūleʻa and her crew completed their sail from Kawaihae, Hawaiʻi, back to Mauli Ola, Oʻahu. Departing earlier than planned due to weather concerns, the crew experienced an incredible voyage, navigating through six channels: ʻAlenuihāhā, Kealaikahiki, ʻAlalākeiki, ʻAuʻau, Kalohi, and Kaiwi to return home safely.

Lāʻie! Hōkūleʻa and crew are so honored and e

Lāʻie! Hōkūleʻa and crew are so honored and excited to see you this upcoming week! Here is our schedule of events, we hope to see you there and talk story!

Mahalo nui to the Polynesian Cultural Center for this beautiful graphic!