Voyage Updates
Hōkūleʻa San Diego Public Events
Hōkūleʻa is on the way to San Diego! Join us at these public events to learn more about Hōkūleʻa, her crew, and the Moananuiakea Voyage. SAN DIEGO November 8 - 14, 2023Maritime Museum of San Diego Read: Historic Voyaging Canoe Hōkūleʻa to Visit Maritime Museum of San...
November 4, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 13
November 4, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 13. Newport to Dana Point, California Welina. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to our ‘ohana in Newport for taking such great care of us. You nourished our minds, bodies and spirits - mahalo! We’ll always remember you. As we made...
November 3, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 12
November 3, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 12. Newport, California Today, we got to experience other aspects that affect the Pacific Ocean. In the morning we toured the OCC seamanship training center. We got to use their full mission bridge simulator and took the helm of several...
November 2, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 11
November 2, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 11. Newport, California. How do you write, about moments that leave you speechless? How do you share, about moments that drop you to your knees? If you have the answer, then holla atcha boy, because Thursday was unreal. Uncle Billy took...
November 1, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 10
November 1, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 10. Newport, California. We experienced a remarkable day conducting public tours for the Newport Beach community. The local heritage of sailing and canoe paddling enriched our interactions, allowing us to exchange our mutual passion for...
Hōkūleʻa Dana Point Public Events
Following Newport, CA, Hōkūleʻa's next stop is Dana Point. Join us for these public events to meet the crew and learn more about the Moananuiākea Voyage. Dates and times are weather dependent and subject to change. Dana Point November 4 - 8, 2023 Ocean Institute View...
October 30, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 8
October 30, 2032 | Leg 9 Day 8. Marina del Rey to Newport, CA Today was a day filled with family and fellowship. Early this morning, we bid farewell to Marina Del Rey and expressed our gratitude to all who have supported us. Hōkūle’a set sail on a course to Newport...
October 29, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 7
October 29, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 7. Marina del Rey, CA. Today was a tranquil day. In the morning, our crew began preparations for departure to Newport. During these preparations, I collected plankton samples. Fun fact: plankton produce half of the oxygen we breathe. As...
Hōkūleʻa Newport Public Events
Hōkūleʻa is headed to Newport, CA! Please join us at these public events to learn more about Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage. NEWPORT October 30 – November 4, 2023 Newport Sea Base View Newport Public Events Flyer Monday, October 30 4-6pm Welcome Ceremony...
October 28, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 6
October 28, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 6. Marina Del Rey, CA. Welina me ke aloha e nā hoa waʻa, We spent the day immersed in community and culture as we had a community festival ""Picnic In The Park"" event at Burton Chace Park, where the waʻa has been docked during our stay...
October 27, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 5
October 27, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 5. Marina Del Rey, CA. Today, we had a wonderful day with the community of Marina del Rey. In the morning, we hosted tours for some community members who had arranged for them in advance. In the afternoon, we opened the tours to the...
Hundreds Welcome Hōkūleʻa Crew in Marina Del Rey
Hōkūleʻa and her crew departed Ventura yesterday morning and set sail for Marina del Rey where they arrived in the afternoon greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of hundreds. The canoe was escorted by a flotilla of outrigger canoe paddlers who spread fresh flowers on the...