Hōkūleʻa crewmember Kaniela Anakalea-Buckley recaps the marine adventures on the island of Aitutaki.
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Hikianalia approaching the low lying island of Aitutaki.Bonnie Kahapea-Tanner keeps focused in the early morning.Galen Macanas steers closer to the island.Kalani and Kaniela appreciate the morning view.Towing into the harbor.Crew ready for enterance.Docking can be very dangerous and every precaution is taken.Kala Baybayan pays homage to the poaki manuili that is a ritual perfomed by voyagers once they step on land.Newest Hokulea crew member Cesi Hao meets up with the canoes at Aitutaki.Group photo with the two Sams of Rarotonga who were aboard the Hawaiian canoes for the short trip to Aitutaki.A bit of sail repair work while docked.Needle and string still the best way to patch a sail.Captain Onohi Paishon shows Kala and Keala some of his sewing skills.Tedious work, but someone has to do it.Tours were open to the public of Aitutaki.Locals of all ages enjoyed participating in the peace flag project.Keala Kahuanui spending some time with the youth.A young Aitutaki boy focuses intently on his craft.
