Holopuni Iā Hawaiʻi

Holopuni Iā Hawaiʻi

“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...
Physical to Digital Outreach

Physical to Digital Outreach

“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...
Aʻo Hawaiʻi

Aʻo Hawaiʻi

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...
Haul Out for the Long Haul

Haul Out for the Long Haul

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...