by Jonathan Salvador | Mar 16, 2026 | Media Update, News
This year, the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) commemorates a defining moment in Hawaiʻi’s history: the 50th Anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa, which sailed from Hawaiʻi to Tahiti in 1976 using traditional, non-instrument...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 27, 2026 | News
A Tribute to Pwo Navigator Milton “Shorty” BertelmannFrom the Polynesian Voyaging Society 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...
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 hokulea | Nov 28, 2025 | News
As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) growing initiative to inspire a new generation of students who are globally competitive and locally committed, the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Mauliola Keʻehi, Kōkua Kalihi Valley (KKV), Education...
by hokulea | Nov 21, 2025 | News
The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and Puʻuhonua Society announce E Ola Mau Hōkūleʻa – Half a Century of Voyaging, an art exhibition honoring the 50th anniversary of the legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa. On view at the Inspiration Hawaiʻi Museum from December 7,...