Hometown
Heʻeia, Oʻahu
Voyage(s)
Moananuiākea Voyage – Leg 14 | Hōkūleʻa: Tahiti to Rarotonga
Bio
Emily just started sailing on a waʻa kaulua in 2025. It was a training sail on Hikianalia in Māmala Bay. Emily is an environmental scientist, and says “I hope that voyaging inspires others to adventure, observe, and connect with the world around them. I hope the story of Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia can touch others throughout the Pacific and inspire the next generation to live for what they believe in.”
To Emily, “Hōkūleʻa represents the interconnectedness among Hawaiʻi, Polynesia, and the world. Over the years, Hōkūle‘a has brought together people across diverse backgrounds through shared values and sparked immense social and cultural change. Hōkūle‘a inspires me to care for the world around us and reflect on our position here in the universe.”
The Moananuiākea Voyage is her first voyage and she looks forward to seeking “connections to our Pacific relatives. We are one big nation connected by water,” and to being “a part of something much much bigger than me - something that will transcend time to inspire others.
While at sea, Emily thinks she’ll probably “miss seeing my family and hugging my dogs every day. I would miss looking out at the Koʻolau Mountains and surfing in the afternoon to unwind.” And upon returning home from a voyage she imagines she’ll “miss being immersed in nature and disconnected from the troubles of everyday life. I would also miss all of the constant learning while on board.”
To Emily, “Hōkūleʻa represents the interconnectedness among Hawaiʻi, Polynesia, and the world. Over the years, Hōkūle‘a has brought together people across diverse backgrounds through shared values and sparked immense social and cultural change. Hōkūle‘a inspires me to care for the world around us and reflect on our position here in the universe.”
The Moananuiākea Voyage is her first voyage and she looks forward to seeking “connections to our Pacific relatives. We are one big nation connected by water,” and to being “a part of something much much bigger than me - something that will transcend time to inspire others.
While at sea, Emily thinks she’ll probably “miss seeing my family and hugging my dogs every day. I would miss looking out at the Koʻolau Mountains and surfing in the afternoon to unwind.” And upon returning home from a voyage she imagines she’ll “miss being immersed in nature and disconnected from the troubles of everyday life. I would also miss all of the constant learning while on board.”