by PVS Communications | Jun 27, 2021 | News, World Wide Voyage
After eight days of training and exploring the islands and waters of Papahānaumokuākea, the crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia returned to the Marine Education Training Center at Sand Island on Oʻahu at 7:15 am this morning. Themed “Navigating the Kupuna Islands,” the...
by PVS Communications | Jun 25, 2021 | News, World Wide Voyage
(Papahānaumokuākea) — While diving to survey coral reefs on Wednesday, Hikianalia crew members discovered two large anchors in about 20-feet of water in Lalo’s 14-mile wide lagoon, as well as two pots about 2 to 3 feet wide. The features look to be...
by PVS Communications | Jun 24, 2021 | News, World Wide Voyage
(Papahānaumokuākea) — Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) last night, passed Mokumanamana this morning and are expected to arrive in Nihoa tomorrow morning. As the canoes make their way home, training for the young navigators and crew...
by PVS Communications | Jun 23, 2021 | News, World Wide Voyage
(Papahānaumokuākea) — Since arriving at Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) yesterday morning, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crew members have been spending time underwater to conduct the first marine survey of the area since Hurricane Walaka swept through in 2018. The crew...
by PVS Communications | Jun 22, 2021 | News, World Wide Voyage
(Papahānaumokuākea) — The navigation students successfully led Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to Mokumanamana yesterday. They arrived at about 6 pm yesterday and paid respect to the small basalt island with the blowing of the pu, chant and song before continuing on to...
by PVS Communications | Jun 21, 2021 | News, World Wide Voyage
(Papahānaumokuākea) — Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed Nihoa at approximately 3 pm yesterday and began their journey to Mokumanamana (Necker Island), located 155 miles northwest of Nihoa. The crew may arrive at the small basalt island around 6:30 pm this...