ʻImi Naʻauao 2014

ʻImi Naʻauao 2014

“At the very core of ʻImi Naʻauao is ʻOhana Waʻa. And I think at the very core of ʻOhana Waʻa are those who started Hōkūleʻa in the 70s. It’s perpetuating, It’s making sure that their legacy continues,” said Pōmai Bertelmann, a crewmember with Makaliʻi....
Hawaiʻiloa: The Legend Returns

Hawaiʻiloa: The Legend Returns

On March 24, 2014, the traditional sailing canoe Hawaiʻiloa returned to the sea after more than a decade on land. Led by master canoe builder Uncle Jerry Ongies, a small, committed group of volunteers has worked tirelessly to accomplish this historic task. “It has...
Hikianalia Crew Training

Hikianalia Crew Training

“We’re in continual process of crew training. And what we did today was kind of break up into our watches and the purpose for that was to familiarize ourselves and build that cohesiveness,” said Kealoha Hoe, a watch captain on Hikianalia. Led by their watch...