by DND | Jun 16, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
He hana nui, ʻaʻole ia he hana maʻalahi wale nō, he ʻike kapu kekahi. Navigation is hard work, and the knowledge is sacred as well. ʻO Kaleo Manuiwa Wong koʻu inoa, no Koʻolaupoko Oʻahualua kēia kanaka. Ma hope o ka puka ʻana aku mai ke kula kiʻekiʻe kamaʻīlio ana au...
by DND | Jun 13, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
My sea legs are very short, but I just love learning. My name is Austin Kino. I’m 25 years old, and I was born and raised in the valley of Wailupe on the south side of Oʻahu. Our family’s really big on the ocean, specifically with canoe paddling. So...
by DND | Jun 13, 2014 | Environment, Polynesian Voyaging Society
Being out on the open ocean for an extended period of days requires lots of mathematical planning, especially with limited room for fresh water storage. “For the water that we load on board, we have allotted a gallon per person per day, and that’s only for...
by DND | Jun 12, 2014 | Culture, Polynesian Voyaging Society
[spb_tabs width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_tab title=”ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi”] ʻO ke alanui polohiwa a Kāne ma ka ‘Ākau, ʻo ke alanui polohiwa a Kanaloa ma ka Hema, ʻo ke ala ‘ula a Kāne ma ka Hikina, ʻo ke alanui maʻawe ʻula a...
by DND | Jun 12, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
I really want to know that I did my absolutely best in staying awake, in being accurate, in remembering all the lessons. “A deep sea voyage, I would say is being away from the sight of land for any amount of days. It’s not something that you’re used to. Even if...
by DND | Jun 11, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
The ultimate goal is to teach us how are we going to feel and how to deal with that exhaustion…and still make safe decisions for your crew during the voyage. “Whenever you go on a sail, each person is always given a different kuleana. Our trip to Tahiti is...
