by PVS Communications | May 2, 2020 | Video Stories, Voyaging, World Wide Voyage
May 1, 2020 is the 44th Anniversary ofʻdeparture for Hōkūleʻa’s maiden voyage to Tahiti from Honolua Bay, Maui. That day in 1976 was the first time in 600 years that a Polynesian voyaging canoe sailed deep sea. It would take them 34 days to reach Tahiti. ...
by PVS Communications | Apr 28, 2020 | Media, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
GivingTuesdayNow (May 5th) is a global day of giving and unity. It is a worldwide movement harnessing the power of people and communities. On this GivngTuesdayNow we call on our supporters to help us sustain the magic of Hōkūle’a. You can help us sail through...
by PVS Communications | Apr 21, 2020 | Media, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
Enjoy this video activity for teachers, students, parents and people of all ages. Imagine if you could use the stars in the sky to actually sail 2,400 nautical miles across open ocean from Hawaii to find an island called Tahiti, which is smaller than Maui, and then...
by PVS Communications | Apr 21, 2020 | Media, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, navigator Nainoa Thompson shares an update on PVS, a message on the importance of caring for the earth and a mahalo to our community for coming together during this time of uncertainty. . Earth Day Message from PVS President...
by PVS Communications | Apr 20, 2020 | Media, Newsletter, Teachers, World Wide Voyage
This Friday (April 24th) at noon HST, join PVS president and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson along with navigators Lehua Kamalu and Austin Kino for a live Town Hall hosted by Ocean Elders. Register now! The conversation will start with the reawakening of...
by Todd Yamashita | Apr 8, 2020 | Newsletter, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
During these challenging times, all of us here at Polynesian Voyaging Society are wishing safety and health for you and your family. In the spirit of aloha and mālama honua, we invite you to start your own voyage with the new Hōkūleʻa Home Activity Set. Set sail right...