by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 26, 2026 | Crew Reflection
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 Aloha Kākou, We are coming up on a week in our time here in Aotearoa and it’s amazing to see how well our crew has found our rhythm to accomplish the tasks at hand. As a crew, we want to thank Captain Bruce for his leadership and hard work in keeping...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 26, 2026 | Crew Reflection
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 Aloha kākou, We just wrapped our first day with both canoes on the hard deck. The massive Travel Lift plucked each canoe out of the water with ease. Hōkū came out first and then Hiki. We spent the day getting set up under the cover to work on the...
by Jonathan Salvador | Jan 15, 2026 | News, Newsletter
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...
by hokulea | Nov 19, 2025 | Moananuiākea Voyage
The Polynesian Voyaging Society’s double-hulled canoes Hōkūleʻa and her sister vessel Hikianalia received a powerful and deeply moving welcome into Ōkahu Bay, Auckland from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei yesterday morning. The canoes were joined by Haunui, a waka hourua...
by Jonathan Salvador | Nov 19, 2025 | Crew Reflection
We were honored to have had the privilege to be welcomed at Mangahāwea. Even from a mile out, there was an indescribable aura surrounding this sacred place as Motorua grew larger with the closing distance. As we approached, we saw our Māori ʻohana waiting for us along...