by DND | Feb 22, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“When we went down to Kaʻū, we sailed and got to see all of the volcanoes, erupting and flowing into the ocean. I was on Hoʻokela, but, I have this beautiful image of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia in the background with just this steam, of the lava going into the ocean, and...
by DND | Feb 18, 2014 | Education, Polynesian Voyaging Society
“The goal is by March the canoes are ready to start sea trials and testing. So this last month is to try and get as many kids and teachers as possible to be a part of the outreach. Today was ʻIolani school, my alma mater. The kindergarteners came today,” said Hōkūleʻa...
by DND | Feb 12, 2014 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Pow! Wow! Hawaiʻi and 808 Urban team up to add artistic expressions on Hōkūleʻa and...
by DND | Feb 4, 2014 | Education, Polynesian Voyaging Society
To teach the students, you have to engage the teachers first. And the teaches need to believe in what you are doing is meaningful and transformative. Aʻo Hawaiʻi is a partnership between the College of Education at UH-Mānoa, the Polynesian Voyaging Society and other...
by DND | Dec 28, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
In 2013, Hōkūle’a and Hikianalia visited 33 communities on all islands, sailing 2,495 nautical miles and engaging more than 20,000...
by DND | Dec 23, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
As the first international leg of the Worldwide Voyage quickly approaches, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are undergoing final preparations for their most ambitious journey to date. “This is actually the third dry dock we’ve done in preparation for the voyage. As we went...