by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 26, 2026 | Crew Reflection
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 Aloha kākou, We just wrapped our first day with both canoes on the hard deck. The massive Travel Lift plucked each canoe out of the water with ease. Hōkū came out first and then Hiki. We spent the day getting set up under the cover to work on the...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Newsletter
Become a Supporting Member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society in 2026 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hōkūle’a’s 1976 maiden voyage to Tahiti and back. Be a part of honoring her legacy by fueling education, crew training, cultural perpetuation, and the...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 3, 2026 | Media Update, News
Aloha to our supporters, partners, friends, and voyaging ʻohana, As we reflect on 2025, we do so with deep gratitude and humility. This year has been filled with extraordinary milestones: moments that honor our past, strengthen our present, and guide our future. PAE...
by Jonathan Salvador | Nov 19, 2025 | Crew Reflection
We were honored to have had the privilege to be welcomed at Mangahāwea. Even from a mile out, there was an indescribable aura surrounding this sacred place as Motorua grew larger with the closing distance. As we approached, we saw our Māori ʻohana waiting for us along...
by Jonathan Salvador | Nov 5, 2025 | Crew Reflection
We’ve felt sudden and vibrant shifts in our natural observances across the beautiful Moananuiākea/Te Moana-nui-ā-Kiwa. Over the past week, we’ve experienced mostly overcast skies and have seen little to no sea life… but that has changed drastically. In just the...