by PVS Communications | Sep 5, 2020 | 1 MadMimi Lists, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
Mahalo to everyone who contributed $50 or more towards their Polynesian Voyaging Society membership to receive a stunning Hōkūleʻa Twilight pareu! This campaign was only available while supplies lasted. It was open to current and new members. Mahalo for your continued...
by PVS Communications | Aug 31, 2020 | Newsletter, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Polynesian Voyaging Society is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program. The program honors Foodland’s founder, Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan, and continues his legacy of giving back to the community. How It Works From September...
by PVS Communications | Jun 4, 2020 | Education, Video Stories, Voyaging, World Wide Voyage
On the 44th anniversary of Hōkūleʻa’s historic arrival into Papeete, Tahiti after her maiden voyage from Hawaiʻi, John Kruse takes us back to that day on June 4, 1976, and shares what it was like to be part of the crew that was greeted by 17,000 Tahitians. 1976...
by PVS Communications | Jun 1, 2020 | World Wide Voyage
Forty-four years ago today (June 1, 1976), Hōkūleʻa and crew made the first landfall at Mataiva on their maiden voyage to Tahiti. 1976 Hōkūleʻa crew member John Kruse shares his recollections of sighting land for the first time and their time on Mataiva. 1976 video...
by PVS Communications | May 30, 2020 | World Wide Voyage
Tonight is the best time to see the navigational constellation Hanaiakamalama, also known as the Southern Cross. The Southern Cross has guided voyagers from ancient times to the Hawaiian Islands on their journeys from Tahiti. Enjoy this video in which navigator Nainoa...