Voyage Updates
Hōkūleʻa Returns to Oʻahu for Series of Public Engagements
Due to forecasted weather conditions, Hōkūleʻa departed Hawaiʻi Island’s Kawaihae a few days earlier than scheduled. The canoe arrived back at Mauli Ola (Sand Island) yesterday morning after spending 15 days on Hawaiʻi Island where the crew had the opportunity to host...
Hōkūleʻa Visits West Hawaiʻi Communities
Last week, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa arrived at Keauhou after spending a few days at the historic Hawaiian fishing village of Miloliʻi and on the bay off the shores of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau. During the two-week visit to Hawaiʻi Island, the crew is engaging with...
Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Miloliʻi
Hōkūleʻa’s voyage through the Hawaiian Islands continues with visits to Kahoʻolawe and Miloliʻi. Early Friday morning, Hōkūleʻa, along with Maui’s voyaging canoe Moʻokiha O Piʻilani of Hui O Waʻa Kaulua, departed Māʻalaea, Maui and arrived at Kahoʻolawe after sailing...
After Māʻalaea, Hōkūleʻa Headed to Kahoʻolawe
For the last two weeks, Hōkūleʻa has been docked at Māʻalaea where the crew has been hosting students and the community for tours and presentations as part of the Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail. The last crew engagement on Maui will be a presentation by Pwo Navigator Bruce...
Crew Reflection: Molokaʻi is a Quiet Old Soul, Tehinamai Tafiti
Moloka’i is a quiet old soul. The morning silence pierces you and opens you up as you breathe in gentle whispers of aloha. Bringing Hōkūle’a to one of her homes on Moloka’i, the crew felt such a privilege knowing that this had been a journey made through generations....
Hōkūleʻa to Sail to Māʻalaea
After spending a week in Mānele, voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is scheduled to depart Lānaʻi October 13 and head to Māʻalaea, Maui, the next stop on Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Pae ʻĀina Statewide Sail. Weather permitting, Hōkūleʻa will leave Mānele at approximately 7am...
Crew Reflection: Mahalo Piha Kalaupapa ʻOhana, Kai Hoshijo
Last weekend, wa‘a Hōkūle‘a departed Mala wharf in Lahaina, Maui for Kalaupapa, Kalawao on Moloka‘i Island. Our light crew prepared the canoe to depart after a beautiful week with the Maui community to continue onto Kalaupapa by towing up to Honolua Bay where our...
Hōkūleʻa’s Crew Connects with Molokaʻi Community, Prepares for Next Stop: Mānele
Hōkūleʻa is currently in Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi as part of the Statewide Pae ʻĀina Sail. For the last three days, the crew has been welcoming school groups and the general public on board to learn about Hōkūle‘a, traditional voyaging and Polynesian Voyaging Society’s...
Hōkūleʻa Sets Sail for Kaunakakai on Statewide Pae ʻĀina Voyage
Hōkūleʻa, Hawaiʻi’s iconic double-hulled voyaging canoe, will embark on the next leg of its statewide Pae ʻĀina sail this Sunday, heading towards Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi. During the week-long stop at Kaunakakai Harbor, the crew will welcome school groups and the general...
Hōkūleʻa Departs Waiʻanae and Honors Community Leader Twinkle Borge
After a week in Waiʻanae engaging with students and community, Hōkūleʻa departed Pōkaʻī Bay last Friday afternoon and returned to Sand Island. As the crew left the bay, they honored late houseless advocate Twinkle Borge with an Oli, Pū and flower drop. The Hawaiian...
Crew Reflection: He Lei Aloha, Kai Hoshijo
Hanalei was the first stop on the Pae ‘Āina-wide sail. The history of Hōkūleʻa staying in Hanalei goes back to the beginning. A sort of canoe genealogy that we felt in the stories, laughter, care, food, and music. Family members remembered the canoe coming to their...
Hōkūleʻa Arrives in Waiʻanae
Hōkūleʻa arrived in Waiʻanae’s Pōkaʻī Bay yesterday morning where she will remain docked for a week of school and community tours. As they approached the Bay, the canoe was escorted by a pod of dolphins as well as several turtles. The crew was greeted at the shore...