Updates
Thousands Gather in Papeʻetē to Celebrate the Arrival of Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia, and the 50th Anniversary of Hōkūleʻa
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived in Papeʻetē on June 28th to a breathtaking celebration that brought together thousands of people...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia make Landfall at French Polynesia’s Taputapuātea
At approximately 9:45am on June 24, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, accompanied by Tahiti’s...
Crew Reflection: Reuniting with Faʻafaite
It was just before sunset, we received a radio call: “Hikianalia… Hikianalia… this is Faʻafaite.” All of our eyes lit up with excitement as we tuned in. Captain Archie Kalepa, with a big smile, responded: “Aloha Faʻafaite, this is Hikianalia.”
Hōkūleʻa Crew Sights Land In The Tuamotus, Continues Toward Taputapuātea
Last night at approximately 9:30 p.m. Tahiti time, the crew of Hōkūleʻa sighted distant lights on the horizon—marking their first visual...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Cross the Equator
Hawaiʻi’s voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have reached a major milestone on their journey to French Polynesia, having crossed Ka Piko o...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Reach the Doldrums in Voyage to Tahiti
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, the voyaging canoes of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, have reached the Intertropical Convergence Zone, commonly known as...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Crews Sail Steadily Toward French Polynesia, Nearing the Equator
Nearly a week since departing Hilo, Hawaiʻi Island, the voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are making steady progress on their sail to French...
Crew Reflection: Today Felt Like an Embrace, Tehinamai Tafiti
Today felt like an embrace. We are getting closer to Ka Piko o Wākea on our wa’a and in our spirits. We watch and learn as Uncle Archie and Bruce...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Depart Hilo for French Polynesia to Continue Moananuiākea Voyage
On Tuesday morning at approximately 11:30 a.m., voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed from Palekai in Hilo for French Polynesia,...