by hokulea | Nov 4, 2023 | Crew Update, Moananuiākea Voyage, Newsletter
November 3, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 12. Newport, California Today, we got to experience other aspects that affect the Pacific Ocean. In the morning we toured the OCC seamanship training center. We got to use their full mission bridge simulator and took the helm of several...
by hokulea | Nov 3, 2023 | Crew Update, Moananuiākea Voyage, Newsletter
November 2, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 11. Newport, California. How do you write, about moments that leave you speechless? How do you share, about moments that drop you to your knees? If you have the answer, then holla atcha boy, because Thursday was unreal. Uncle Billy took...
by hokulea | Nov 3, 2023 | Crew Update, Moananuiākea Voyage, Newsletter
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...
by hokulea | Oct 31, 2023 | Crew Update, Moananuiākea Voyage, Newsletter
October 30, 2032 | Leg 9 Day 8. Marina del Rey to Newport, CA Today was a day filled with family and fellowship. Early this morning, we bid farewell to Marina Del Rey and expressed our gratitude to all who have supported us. Hōkūle’a set sail on a course to Newport...
by hokulea | Oct 30, 2023 | Crew Update, Moananuiākea Voyage, Newsletter
October 29, 2023 | Leg 9, Day 7. Marina del Rey, CA. Today was a tranquil day. In the morning, our crew began preparations for departure to Newport. During these preparations, I collected plankton samples. Fun fact: plankton produce half of the oxygen we breathe. As...