by DND | Aug 7, 2013 | Environment, Polynesian Voyaging Society
While in West Hawaiʻi, Hōkūleʻa and Makaliʻi crewmembers sailed to Miloliʻi, one of the last traditional fishing villages in Hawaiʻi! “He ʻōlelo kā kākou, ʻo ia hoʻi, he waʻa he moku, he moku he waʻa. Ma ia manaʻo, ʻike ʻia, ʻo ka waʻa, he mokupuni nō ia, aia ka...
by DND | Jul 30, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
As Hōkūleʻa docked in Kaunakakai harbor, crewmembers experienced sustainable life on Molokaʻi as they met with local residents around the island. “Just everyone that we met, kind of each person had their own mana to share their own stories. They just grab you and hold...
by DND | Jul 17, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
“It’s always a special feeling, you know, it’s always a real special thing to greet Hōkūleʻa; to be able to have her in Kaunakakai, or on our ʻāina is a good thing.” says Hōkūleʻa crewmember, Penny Martin. Hōkūleʻa crewmember, Mahina Ross says that, “it was great to...
by DND | Jul 16, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Throughout the week that Hōkūleʻa was docked in Mānele Bay, community members of Lānaʻi and visitors alike were encouraged to visit the canoe, take tours, and learn about the vessel and its upcoming worldwide mission. One of the student groups that joined in were the...
by DND | Jul 15, 2013 | Polynesian Voyaging Society
Pwo Navigator, Nainoa Thompson says that, “when we look at success of our organization we don’t see it as the lens that we do it in isolation. We look at other organizations, primarily non-profits that need to raise funds but are going to support our values in ways...
