by Todd Yamashita | Mar 6, 2017 | Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa and her crew were welcomed and celebrated by the Rapa Nui community at a traditional landing ceremony held Saturday. Hosted at the historic Anakena Beach, Hokulea’s official arrival marks her second visit to Rapa Nui since 1999 and her...
by Todd Yamashita | Mar 3, 2017 | Photo Galleries, Updates, World Wide Voyage
After voyaging approximately 1,900 nautical miles over 16 days, Leg 28 crewmembers landed in Rapa Nui and we were greeted by long time friends and family that have been close to Hōkūleʻa for decades. Because Captain Archie Kalepa needed to depart the evening...
by Alison Andrews | Feb 27, 2017 | Nav Reports, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
The crew of Hōkūleʻa arrived safely at Rapa Nui today after sailing for about 16 days across approximately 1,900 nautical miles of deep ocean. A team of four apprentice navigators successfully lead Hōkūleʻa and the major navigational challenge of spotting the tiny...
by Todd Yamashita | Feb 27, 2017 | Nav Reports, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Aloha Hōkūleʻa fans and followers, this gorgeous sunset update is brought to you by all four of our apprentice navigators: Jason, Haunani, Noe and Lehua. With the outline of Rapa Nui on the horizon, sighted on their 17th day out of the Galapagos, the crew and...
by Todd Yamashita | Feb 15, 2017 | Nav Reports, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Good afternoon Worldwide Voyage followers. Our navigation update here comes from Lehua Kamalu. She notes that the day was beautiful with consistent winds that pushed the crew a good 60 miles along their course. Hōkūle‘a Homecoming – Save the Date Sign up for...