by Jonathan Salvador | Sep 30, 2026 | Moananuiākea Voyage, News
What began with a powerful pōwhiri grew into days of sharing stories, knowledge, culture, and a shared vision for Moananuiākea.This is the story of a welcome that became a deeper connection between Pacific peoples. Now, experience this special moment in this new...
by Jonathan Salvador | Sep 9, 2026 | Crew Reflection
Kaleohano Farrant, Hikianalia Crew Member Leg 16 – Aotearoa to Fiji – Most of our Leg 16 crew for Hikianalia and Hōkūle’a arrived in Auckland on Monday night, and the next morning I woke to my first birthday in Aotearoa. After breakfast, we checked on the...
by Jonathan Salvador | May 28, 2026 | News
Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui (KNTV), the ocean council of Rapa Nui, together with the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) and Pacific Pwo Navigators, hosted Te Piri mā’ohi o Te Moana Nui a Hiva, a gathering of Pacific community and government leaders held in May...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 27, 2026 | News
A Tribute to Pwo Navigator Milton “Shorty” BertelmannFrom the Polynesian Voyaging Society The Polynesian Voyaging Society honors the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Pwo Navigator Milton “Shorty” Bertelmann, a foundational leader of Hōkūleʻa and a quiet pillar...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 26, 2026 | Crew Reflection
Aloha Kākou, Today was an important work day and connection point in the voyaging story. The drydock that was pretty quiet as today is the first day of the three day weekend here in Aotearoa but we had a few visitors who braved the rain to see friends on the crew and...