by Jonathan Salvador | Sep 30, 2026 | Moananuiākea Voyage, News
What began with a powerful pōwhiri grew into days of sharing stories, knowledge, culture, and a shared vision for Moananuiākea.This is the story of a welcome that became a deeper connection between Pacific peoples. Now, experience this special moment in this new...
by Jonathan Salvador | Sep 25, 2026 | News
Moananuiākea Voyage Update from Pwo Navigator and Hōkūleʻa Senior Captain Russell Amimoto The ongoing weather uncertainty associated with super El Niño continues to impact sail plans for the Moananuiākea Voyage. The voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, along with...
by Jonathan Salvador | Sep 15, 2026 | News
Hauʻoli Lā Hānau, Hikianalia! 🌺 Today we celebrate 14 years of Hikianalia! She was born on September 15, 2012 in Aotearoa. For 14 years, she has sailed alongside Hōkūleʻa, carrying our people, our stories and our ʻike across Moananuiākea. She is more than a voyaging...
by Jonathan Salvador | Sep 9, 2026 | Crew Reflection
Kaleohano Farrant, Hikianalia Crew Member Leg 16 – Aotearoa to Fiji – Most of our Leg 16 crew for Hikianalia and Hōkūle’a arrived in Auckland on Monday night, and the next morning I woke to my first birthday in Aotearoa. After breakfast, we checked on the...
by Jonathan Salvador | Aug 26, 2026 | News
Six Hawaiʻi captains and navigators were recently inducted into the voyaging leadership position of Pwo Navigator. A sacred Pwo induction ceremony was held in Niu Valley, Oʻahu on July 30, 2026, and conducted by Pwo Navigators from Satawal, Micronesia on behalf of the...