by Brandi Cutler | Dec 20, 2022 | Newsletter, World Wide Voyage
During this holiday season, we want to express our sincerest mahalo for the support of our many volunteers, partners and supporters who make it possible for Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to continue voyaging, connecting and inspiring. 2022 has been another year of immense...
by PVS Admin | May 23, 2022 | All Updates, Kealaikahiki - Voyage Updates, Moananuiakea, World Wide Voyage
In addition to cultural protocol, crew training and canoe preparations, the crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia participated in ocean conservation events during the Blue Climate Summit while in Tahiti last week. Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) president Nainoa Thompson...
by PVS Admin | May 7, 2022 | All Updates, Kealaikahiki - Hokulea - Leg 2, Kealaikahiki - Voyage Updates, Moananuiakea, World Wide Voyage
Hawaiʻi’s voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia sailed into Papeete, Tahiti and received a large royal welcome from the Tahitian community, including French Polynesia President Édouard Fritch and other dignitaries. Once the canoes were moored at Hōkūleʻa beach, the...
by Kaimana Pine | Apr 28, 2022 | All Updates, Kealaikahiki - Hokulea - Leg 2, Kealaikahiki - Voyage Updates, Moananuiakea, World Wide Voyage
Timi and the 75lb ʻono he caught One of the most valuable parts of catching a fish on a voyage is not only the delicious food that our crew gets to eat, but a sign that we are on the right path. In the morning on Day 7 of our Kealaikahiki voyage from Tahiti to...
by PVS Admin | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 MadMimi Lists, All Updates, Kealaikahiki - Hikianalia - Leg 2, Kealaikahiki - Voyage Updates, Media, Moananuiakea, Newsletter, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
After a cool evening of sailing through the end of the doldrums region and studying the latitude stars, the crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia woke up early to conduct a traditional cultural ceremony as they crossed Ka Piko o Wākea, also known as the Equator. This point...
by PVS Admin | Apr 27, 2022 | All Updates, Kealaikahiki - Hokulea - Leg 2, Kealaikahiki - Voyage Updates, Moananuiakea, World Wide Voyage
In the dark early morning hours of Day 5 on our Kealaikahiki voyage, Lehua quietly walked around the waʻa, waking up our crew one by one. Our mizzen (back) sail had suddenly ripped near the top tricing line and needed to be changed, slowing our speed and taking our...