November 10, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 19
November 10, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 19.
San Diego, California.
Today we had a full day of public tours with the local community of San Diego. We were grateful as a crew to allow the people from the area to get a little history about Hokuleʻa and to get a glimpse of what life is like aboard the wa’a. Lunch was graciously provided by the local L&L restaurant with food and drinks that reminded us of home. We continued on with tours that took us up into the afternoon.
In the evening, we participated in a crew panel at Silvergate Elementary where we were hosted by Na Koa Kai, a local canoe club that focuses on giving kids access to canoe paddling and other water activities and providing a cultural foundation. We were blessed with some hula performances and a wide variety of questions from both the keiki and adults about Hokuleʻa.
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.
