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 the sea in a very intimate manner. Our crew had the pleasure of dining at the Balboa Yacht Club, where we enjoyed tasty cuisine accompanied by the soothing sounds of a Hawaiian slack key guitarist. The afternoon was filled with more public canoe tours, during which we continued to spread the message of the Moananuiākea voyage. We emphasized the importance of responsible ocean stewardship and its significant impact on communities throughout the Pacific.
-Jordan Jacobson
Become a Supporting Member of the Polynesian Voyaging Society in 2026 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hōkūle’a’s 1976 maiden voyage to Tahiti and back. Be a part of honoring her legacy by fueling education, crew training, cultural perpetuation, and the continued journey of the Moananuiākea Voyage and beyond.
It was through grassroots community support that Hōkūleʻa sailed that historic voyage, revived our voyaging and navigation traditions and reignited pride throughout Polynesia.
In recognition of this milestone, PVS has reissued archival membership designs originally created to support the 1976 voyage. These designs honor the foundations of the voyaging movement and the shared responsibility that carried Hōkūleʻa to sea.
