After a one-day delay due to weather, legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa departed Sand Island, Oʻahu today and is sailing to Hanalei, Kauaʻi, the first stop on the Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail. While on Kauaʻi, the Hōkūleʻa crew will host canoe tours and activities for schools and the community while docked in Hanalei and Nāwiliwili.

WHAT: Hōkūleʻa departure from Oʻahu to Kauaʻi
(Launch of Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail)
WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1pm (weather-permitting)
WHERE: METC, Sand Island

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WHAT: Hōkūleʻa arrival to Hanalei, Kauaʻi
WHEN: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at approximately 10am (weather-permitting)
WHERE: Hanalei Pier

The seven-month voyage around the Hawaiian Islands will cover 3,000 miles, stopping at 31 ports and reaching 34 communities, before Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia resume the Moananuiākea Circumnavigation of the Pacific in March 2025. The Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail is lifted by the generous support of Hawaiian Airlines and DAWSON.

Hōkūleʻa Kauaʻi Public Events

August 17–29

Hanalei Arrival at Hanalei Pier
Sat, Aug 17th, approximately 10am

Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours at Hanalei Pier
Sat, Aug 17, 2-5pm
Sun Aug 18, 10am-Noon and 1-4pm
Mon-Wed (Aug 19-21), 4-7pm
*Mon-Thurs, 9am-Noon reserved for school tours

Nāwiliwili Arrival at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor
Sat, Aug 24, approximately 10am

Hōkūleʻa Dockside Canoe Tours at Nāwiliwili Harbor
Sat, Aug 24, Noon-4:30pm
Sun, Aug 25, 10am -Noon and 1-4pm
Mon-Thurs, (Aug 26-29), 4-7pm
*Mon-Thurs, 9am-Noon reserved for school tours